Free
All sections included · Built for Shopify
Section Shop
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Section Store
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| Feature | Section Shop Free | Section Store |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
| Pricing | Free app — every section in the library is free today | See the provider’s current plans |
| Store coverage | Works on the store where the app is installed | Sections bought per store |
| Workflow | ||
| Approach | Native theme sections and page templates, plus app-powered shopping tools | Native theme sections, like Section Shop |
| Where you edit | Theme editor for sections/templates; in-app editors for bundles and cart drawer | Shopify theme editor |
| Theme compatibility | Any free or paid Online Store 2.0 theme | Any free or paid Online Store 2.0 theme |
| Ownership & speed | ||
| After uninstall | Native section files remain; app blocks, bundles and cart drawer depend on the app | Sections stay in your theme after uninstall |
| Storefront weight | Native Liquid sections; interactive and app-powered features can load JavaScript | Native sections, light on the storefront |
Where Section Store shines
- A large library of section designs
- One-time purchases, no subscription required for base sections
- Same healthy native-section philosophy: sections survive uninstall
- Long track record with a large review base
Plans, feature limits and prices change. Check the provider’s current listing before deciding.
The honest verdict
Choose based on the pages you need, the editor you prefer and the features you will use. Preview Section Shop’s sections and templates, and compare them with Section Store using your own products and theme.
Try Section Shop freeWhat you get with Section Shop — 164 sections, free
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Free Product Gallery
65 installsProduct Showcases
Product with image gallery and thumbnails. Main image display with thumbnail navigation, zoom on hover, and product info section with price and CTA.
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Free Reviews Marquee
61 installsTestimonials & Reviews
Infinite scrolling ticker-style reviews with modern design. Continuous horizontal scroll, pause on hover, customizable speed, and clean card design.
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Free Rotating Carousel Banner
55 installsHero & Banners
Interactive carousel with JavaScript controls, Ken Burns zoom effect, progress bar, dot indicators, navigation arrows, and touch support. Features autoplay, glass/solid/outline buttons, and smooth slide transitions.
View section →Section Shop vs Section Store — FAQ
What is the main difference between Section Shop and Section Store?
Both take the native-sections approach, so the difference is workflow and pricing. Plans, feature limits and prices change. Check the provider’s current listing before deciding. Section Shop is a free Built for Shopify app: you browse the library in the app, click Add, and the section lands in your theme editor ready to customize — every section free, no code handling.
Is Section Store or Section Shop better for Shopify?
Compare Section Store with Section Shop for your actual workflow. Section Shop offers native sections and ready-made page templates, product blocks, and beta bundle and cart drawer tools. Neither replaces the other for every store: the honest answer depends on whether your next project is covered by the free library or needs something only the other catalogue has.
How much does Section Store cost compared with Section Shop?
Plans, feature limits and prices change. Check the provider’s current listing before deciding. Section Shop is free to install and every section in its 164-section library is free today — there is no subscription, no per-section charge, and the app carries Shopify's Built for Shopify badge.
Will Section Shop or Section Store slow my store down?
Performance depends on the layouts, images, videos and app features you enable. Section Shop installs native theme sections and also offers app-powered tools. Compare both apps on your own theme and measure the finished page on mobile before publishing.
What happens to my sections if I uninstall Section Store — or Section Shop?
Sections added by Section Shop are standard theme files: they remain in your theme after uninstall. App-powered blocks, bundles and Cart Drawer still require the app. With Section Store: sections stay in your theme after uninstall.
Can I use Section Shop and Section Store together?
Yes. Native sections can coexist. Test overlapping widgets and shopping features before publishing. A pragmatic path is to start with Section Shop's free library and only pay for a competitor's section when you need a specific layout that isn't covered.
Who should choose Section Shop instead of Section Store?
Choose Section Shop if you want your existing theme to look custom without a per-section bill: 164 free sections, one-click installs, native theme-editor customization, fonts inherited from your theme, and sections that remain yours after uninstall. Section Store remains the better fit for: a large library of section designs.