Shopify vs Verpex
Customer reviews (98)
4.4
VS
Customer reviews (62)
4.8
Category Scores
Performance
VS
4.2
Customer Support
VS
4.3
Value for Money
VS
4.1
Features
VS
4.0
Shopify
Verpex
About the Providers
Shopify
Full e-commerce platform with hosting included, for online stores of any size.
Shopify is the most popular e-commerce platform in the world, offering fully managed hosting, built-in payment processing, and an ecosystem of 13,000+ apps. Founded in 2006 in Canada, the platform hosts millions of online stores across 175+ countries.
Founded
2006
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Ottawa, Canada
Employees
500+
Data Center
Google Cloud + Cloudflare CDN (330+ global locations)
Verpex
Hosting focused on simplicity and ease of use
Verpex is a global web hosting Provider founded in 2018 in London, with 11 data centers across 5 continents, LiteSpeed infrastructure and NVMe SSD, plus a 45-day money-back guarantee.
Founded
2018
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Employees
50-100
Data Center
San Francisco (USA), New York (USA), Toronto (Canada), São Paulo (Brazil), London (UK), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt (Germany), Mumbai (India), Bangalore (India), Singapore, Sydney (Australia)
Pros & Cons
Shopify
Pros
All-in-one platform with Hosting, payments, and built-in management — no technical skills needed
Huge ecosystem with 13,000+ apps and 8,000+ themes
Top-tier infrastructure on Google Cloud with Cloudflare CDN and 99.99% uptime
Shopify Payments removes extra fees, supports 130+ currencies
Scalability from a single product to enterprise with Shopify Plus
Cons
Monthly costs can add up — extra fees without Shopify Payments
Advanced customization requires Liquid, migrating off Shopify is tough
Limited Basic plan — no extra personal accounts or detailed reports
Verpex
Pros
Global coverage with 11 data centers across 5 continents
45-day money-back guarantee — one of the most generous in the industry
Free, unlimited migrations for all accounts
24/7 tech support via live chat, email, and phone
Modern infrastructure with LiteSpeed, NVMe SSD, and Imunify360
Cons
Prices jump a lot at renewal compared to the promo rates
A relatively new company (founded in 2018) without the track record of established providers
Occasionally inconsistent performance — TTFB can fluctuate depending on location
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Shopify | Verpex | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 29,00 USD/mo | 0,60 USD/mo | Verpex |
| WordPress | — | 0,60 USD/mo | — |
| VPS | 79,00 USD/mo | 12,00 USD/mo | Verpex |
| Reseller | — | 11,99 USD/mo | — |
| Dedicated | 299,00 USD/mo | 23,40 USD/mo | Verpex |
| — | 1,25 USD/mo | — |
Support Channels
Shopify
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
AI Assistance
Phone
Verpex
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
It's a perfect tie
4.2/5
Shopify
4.2/5
Verpex
Shopify
Score: 4.2/5
From: 29,00 USD/mo
Customer reviews (98)
4.4
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Verpex
Score: 4.2/5
From: 0,60 USD/mo
Customer reviews (62)
4.8
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