Side by side
Porto vs Shopkeeper
Both stand on wordpress themes. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Porto offers a broad set of building tools for WordPress sites, including store-specific features and AI content tools. Check the license's website limit and choose among annual or one-time plans to match your needs.
Visit PortoChoose Shopkeeper if you want a WooCommerce-oriented WordPress theme with starter sites, shop customization, and several listed compatibility options. Look elsewhere if you need author support with the ThemeForest Regular License or want ongoing updates through that edition; future updates and support are offered through Get Bowtied’s Professional, Business, and Agency plans.
Visit ShopkeeperThe facts
| Porto | Shopkeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 Website — annual: $25 a year | ThemeForest Regular License: $29, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | portotheme.com | shopkeeper.getbowtied.com |
| On wordpress themes | #28 of 34 | #32 of 34 |
Porto: what it does well
- Works with Elementor, WPBakery, and Gutenberg.
- Lists more than 105 prebuilt websites.
- Includes WooCommerce shopping and search features.
- AI tools generate titles and content.
- Active licenses include support and updates.
What to know first
- Requires an existing WordPress installation.
- No free plan.
- One purchase code covers one live site.
- The one-site annual plan costs $25 a year.
Shopkeeper: what it does well
- Includes 23 starter sites and predefined templates.
- Supports WooCommerce quick view, ratings, related products, and image zoom.
- Includes the WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
- Compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg/Block Editor, WPML, and other listed products.
- Supports child themes, RTL, and responsive retina graphics.
What to know first
- ThemeForest Regular License excludes author support.
- ThemeForest editions no longer receive future updates or support through the new platform.
- The price excludes tax and handling fees.
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