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Gambio alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Gambio alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Shopware (2.4 GPA).

Gambio compared with 5 alternatives: Shopware, Shopify, JTL-Shop, PrestaShop and Ecwid.

Gambio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €29 per month, billed annually (€33 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GambioThis toolFree trial · from €29/moTrial onlyWeb
ShopwareFree plan · from €600/moYesWeb
ShopifyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
JTL-ShopFree plan · from €119/moYesWeb
PrestaShopFree plan · from €24/moYesWeb
EcwidFrom $5/moNoWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Gambio starts at about $32.40 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Shopify and Ecwid.

PrestaShop starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessGambioShopwareShopifyJTL-ShopPrestaShopEcwid

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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How each one differs from Gambio

  1. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan).
    • Shopware has a free plan, which Gambio lacks.
    • Shopware is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shopware does not cover templates and inventory, which Gambio does.

    Suits: Agencies and developers who want the source code and their own hosting

  2. Shopify

    Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling

    • Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Shopify also covers email campaigns and shipping labels.
    • Shopify does not cover templates, which Gambio does.

    Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count

  3. JTL-Shop

    Online shop module of JTL's ERP and multichannel selling packages

    • JTL-Shop starts at €119 per month (Advanced), with a one-year contract.
    • JTL-Shop has a free plan, which Gambio lacks.
    • JTL-Shop also covers shipping labels.
    • JTL-Shop does not cover templates, which Gambio does.

    Suits: German retailers who want shop, ERP and marketplaces in one package

  4. PrestaShop

    Open-source ecommerce software, free to self-host or sold hosted

    • PrestaShop starts at €24 per month excl. VAT, billed annually (Hosted; €29 billed monthly).
    • PrestaShop has a free plan, which Gambio lacks.
    • PrestaShop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • PrestaShop does not cover templates and inventory, which Gambio does.

    Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients

  5. Ecwid

    Online store you can add to any website or run as its own site

    • Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
    • Ecwid also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Ecwid also covers digital downloads and shipping labels.
    • Ecwid does not cover templates, which Gambio does.

    Suits: Owners of an existing website who want to add a store without rebuilding

Limits worth knowing in Gambio

  • Prices are in euros, and the page does not say whether they include VAT.
  • Each plan has a monthly free volume and a transaction fee, higher on cheaper plans (1.5% on Starter).
  • The Starter plan has one admin account; three accounts need Business.
Gambio pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Gambio?

The alternatives to Gambio in this directory are Shopware, Shopify, JTL-Shop, PrestaShop and Ecwid. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gambio.

Is there a free alternative to Gambio?

Yes. Shopware, JTL-Shop and PrestaShop have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Gambio alternatives work on Android?

The Gambio listing does not include an Android app. Shopify and Ecwid list one.

Which Gambio alternatives work on iOS?

The Gambio listing does not include an iOS app. Shopify and Ecwid list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gambio?

Shopware and PrestaShop are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.