Compare Section Shop
Page builders, section libraries, and where 164 free native sections fit in. Every comparison names what the other tool does better — a comparison you can’t trust is worthless.
The whole market, one table
Click any column header for the full comparison. Competitor pricing is the publicly listed pricing at the time of writing.
| Feature |  Section Shop Built for Shopify |  PageFly page builder |  GemPages page builder |  Shogun page builder |  EComposer page builder |  Replo page builder |  Section Store sections app |  SectionStore.io sections library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Per section | Lifetime license |
| Native theme sections | ||||||||
| Work survives uninstall | Native files | |||||||
| Edit in Shopify theme editor | Sections & templates | |||||||
| Store coverage | Free everywhere | 1 store | 1 store | 1 store | 1 store | 1 store | Per store | Unlimited |
| Price | Free | See current plans | See current plans | See current plans | See current plans | See current plans | See current plans | See current plans |
vs page builders
Different philosophies: page builders replace your editor, Section Shop extends your theme.
page builder Section Shop vs PageFly
PageFly is one of the longest-running Shopify page builders. Merchants design entire landing pages, product pages and blog layouts in its drag-and-drop editor, starting from ready-made templates, with A/B testing and CRO tooling on paid plans.
Free vs See current plans
page builder Section Shop vs GemPages
GemPages is a Shopify page builder focused on conversion landing pages. Its editor can generate layouts from AI prompts or reference images, and its template library covers most campaign page types DTC stores run.
Free vs See current plans
page builder Section Shop vs Shogun
Shogun is a premium page builder positioned for larger brands and teams. Beyond visual editing it sells A/B testing, personalization and SEO tooling on its higher plans, with team workflows agencies rely on.
Free vs See current plans
page builder Section Shop vs EComposer
EComposer is a fast-growing Shopify page builder with a generous free tier and a very large element catalogue. It covers every page type — landing pages, product pages, even headers and footers — inside its own live editor.
Free vs See current plans
page builder Section Shop vs Replo
Replo is a landing-page platform aimed at DTC brands and agencies. Its Figma-like editor, shared design systems and template marketplace (with templates from known brands) make it a favorite of design-heavy teams shipping many campaign pages.
Free vs See current plans
vs other section apps
Same native-sections philosophy, different pricing and workflow.
sections app Section Shop vs Section Store
Section Store (section.store) popularized the "buy sections, not a page builder" model on Shopify: a large library sold individually as one-time purchases, installed as native theme sections.
Free vs See current plans
sections library Section Shop vs SectionStore.io
SectionStore.io sells conversion-focused Shopify sections with a pay-once model — check the provider for current membership and store limits. Sections are delivered as Liquid code you paste into a Custom Liquid block or theme file.
Free vs See current plans
Comparison questions, answered
Is Section Shop really 100% free?
Yes — today the app is free to install and every one of the 164 sections in the library is free, with no subscription and no per-section charge. If premium sections are ever added, each will show its price clearly before you add it.
Can I switch from a page builder without losing my store?
Yes. Section Shop doesn’t touch pages built in PageFly, GemPages or any other builder — it adds sections, templates and optional app-powered tools. A common migration path is to rebuild key blocks with free native sections first, then wind down the builder subscription once nothing depends on it.
Why do native sections beat builder pages for speed?
Native sections render through Shopify. Interactive features may load JavaScript, and media and configuration affect performance. Compare your actual pages with the same content and enabled features; no app can guarantee an unchanged speed score.
What does the “Built for Shopify” badge mean in these comparisons?
It’s Shopify’s own quality bar — awarded to apps meeting its highest standards for performance, design and admin integration. Section Shop carries the badge on its App Store listing; you can verify it there directly.
How do you keep these comparisons honest?
Every page names what the other tool does better, competitor pricing is the publicly listed pricing at the time of writing, and we only claim things about Section Shop that the app really does. A comparison you can’t trust is worthless — including to us.
Your next storefront starts here
Explore 164 sections, complete page templates and shopping tools. Install Section Shop free and build on your existing theme.
Built for Shopify · Free to install · For Online Store 2.0 themes · No code