Free
All sections included · Built for Shopify
Section Shop
$59 lifetime
Unlimited stores · copy-paste install
SectionStore.io
Competitor pricing is the publicly listed pricing at the time of writing.
| Feature | Section Shop Free | SectionStore.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
| Pricing | Free app — every section in the library is free today | $59 lifetime membership |
| Store coverage | Works on the store where the app is installed | Unlimited stores |
| Workflow | ||
| Approach | Native Online Store 2.0 theme sections, installed by the app | Section code you copy and paste into your theme |
| Where you edit | Shopify’s own theme editor, fonts inherited from your theme | Shopify theme editor after pasting |
| Theme compatibility | Any free or paid Online Store 2.0 theme | Any theme that accepts Custom Liquid |
| Ownership & speed | ||
| After uninstall | Sections are theme files — they stay and keep working if you uninstall | Pasted code lives in your theme |
| Storefront weight | Self-contained Liquid/CSS, no external scripts on your storefront | Depends on each section’s code |
Where SectionStore.io shines
- Pay once — $59 lifetime, no recurring fees
- Usable across unlimited stores, agency-friendly
- Conversion-first section designs with saved-template tooling
SectionStore.io is sold as a $59 lifetime membership covering unlimited stores (their published pricing at the time of writing).
The honest verdict
SectionStore.io’s lifetime deal is genuinely attractive for agencies running many stores. For a merchant running one store, Section Shop removes both the price and the copy-paste: install the app, click Add, customize in the editor — done.
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Section Shop vs SectionStore.io — FAQ
What is the main difference between Section Shop and SectionStore.io?
Both take the native-sections approach, so the difference is workflow and pricing. SectionStore.io is sold as a $59 lifetime membership covering unlimited stores (their published pricing at the time of writing). 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 SectionStore.io or Section Shop better for Shopify?
Section Shop wins on workflow and price: one-click installs from a free Built for Shopify app, no code handling at all. SectionStore.io wins if you specifically want a lifetime license usable across many stores and don’t mind the copy-paste workflow. 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 SectionStore.io cost compared with Section Shop?
SectionStore.io is sold as a $59 lifetime membership covering unlimited stores (their published pricing at the time of writing). Section Shop is free to install and every section in its 56-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 SectionStore.io slow my store down?
Section Shop sections are self-contained Liquid and CSS installed as native theme files — no external scripts, no iframes, nothing loaded from third-party servers on your storefront. SectionStore.io also produces native sections, so both stay light; the difference is workflow rather than performance.
What happens to my sections if I uninstall SectionStore.io — or Section Shop?
Sections added by Section Shop are standard theme files: uninstall the app and they stay in your theme and keep working. With SectionStore.io: pasted code lives in your theme.
Can I use Section Shop and SectionStore.io together?
Yes. Both install native sections, so they coexist without conflict. 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 SectionStore.io?
Choose Section Shop if you want your existing theme to look custom without a per-section bill: 56 free sections, one-click installs, native theme-editor customization, fonts inherited from your theme, and sections that remain yours after uninstall. SectionStore.io remains the better fit for: pay once — $59 lifetime, no recurring fees.