Install App 
ClaudeList non-negotiable requirements
Include design changes, payment availability, subscriptions and fulfillment workflows.
Compare current plans
Check the official pricing and product documentation for each platform.
Test the critical journey
Build one product flow and run a supported test order before deciding.
Start with the website you already have
Webflow is often chosen for visual website design; Shopify is often chosen as a commerce-centered platform. That distinction is a useful starting point, not a universal verdict. If you already have a Webflow website, include the time and risk of a migration in the comparison. If you are starting from scratch, consider the tools your team can maintain confidently.
Write down your checkout requirements
Compare the exact changes you need rather than saying one platform is customizable and the other is not. Native Webflow supports custom cart and checkout design. Shopify checkout capabilities depend on the current plan and supported extensions. Consult their official documentation for the specific change you want to make.
Compare operations as well as storefronts
List product types, recurring purchases, shipping destinations, payment providers, reporting and staff workflows. A site that looks perfect can still create unnecessary operational work. Ask who will manage catalog changes and fulfillment after launch, then test those tasks in each proposed setup.
Consider adding commerce to Webflow
Moving platforms is not the only option. An integration such as Penni Cart can add products, cart and a customized checkout to an existing Webflow site. Evaluate this against native Webflow Ecommerce and Shopify using the same requirements, costs and test scenarios. The right choice is the one you can launch and operate reliably.