With JustOrder.Today, you start at RM58/month, pay 0% on transactions, and the theme, apps, and most extras are already in the box — no developer required, no surprise bills. Shopify starts higher at RM90/month, can nibble up to 2% per sale, and the “nice” stuff (premium themes RM300–1000+, bundle promos, flash sales, loyalty points) often means buying apps on top.

When something goes wrong, JustOrder picks up the phone, replies on WhatsApp, and has a local Malaysia team that actually gets your market. Shopify leans on email and self-service — great if you like figuring things out solo, less great at 11pm before a big sale. The one spot Shopify pulls ahead: it has a built-in AI assistant, which JustOrder doesn’t (yet).

Day to day, JustOrder is the easier ride — near-perfect ease-of-use scores and a low learning curve, versus Shopify’s medium. And for local-flavored selling, JustOrder ships things Shopify makes you bolt on: express order forms, multiple price lists, and WhatsApp order notifications, all out of the box.

Bottom line: If you want lower costs, a gentler learning curve, and hands-on local support, JustOrder is the comfy choice. If a built-in AI helper is a dealbreaker for you, that’s Shopify’s one clear edge — everything else tilts JustOrder’s way.