Digistore24 vs Shopify
Last updated November 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Shopify? Here's how Digistore24 compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Digistore24. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Sell digital products with a German marketplace and affiliate network
Hosted ecommerce platform for building and managing online stores.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇨🇦 CA · 2006
EU data residency
not established
Yes, for all customersNew European merchants have store, order, and customer personal data stored at rest in Europe by default.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
PCI DSS Level 1, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
$47/mo
$29/yr
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Shopify, Fulfillment.com, ShipOffers, EagleLabs, JetPack +8
Amazon, TikTok, Meta, Google Shopping, Walmart +9
Where each one wins
Digistore24
Strengths
- +Automated payment processing, bookkeeping and tax handling
- +Built-in affiliate network with commission tracking
- +Customizable order forms, one-click upsells, order bumps and subscription tools
- +Sales analytics and reporting features
- +No mandatory monthly fee for basic use
- +Fast and helpful buyer support for cancellations and refunds
- +Handles international payments across multiple countries
Limitations
- −Transaction fees of 7.9% plus €1 per sale
- −Dated and complex interface for advanced use
- −Inconsistent support response times
Shopify
Strengths
- +Extensive app ecosystem for added functionality
- +Reliable uptime and performance
- +User-friendly interface for beginners
- +Strong multi-channel selling tools
Limitations
- −Transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments
- −Limited customization without coding
- −Costs can escalate with apps and add-ons
- −No native support for all data export formats
Data residency & compliance
Digistore24
Shopify
EU data residency
not established
Yes, for all customersNew European merchants have store, order, and customer personal data stored at rest in Europe by default.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
PCI DSS Level 1, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Pricing
Digistore24
- Digibiz24 LIGHT $47/month per month7.9% + $1 transaction fee · Unlimited products and customers · Customizable order forms
- Digibiz24 PREMIUM $97/month per month7.9% + $1 transaction fee · Multi-Upsell feature · Advanced analytics and reporting
- Digibiz24 ENTERPRISE $297/month per month7.9% + $1 transaction fee · Full platform access · Custom integrations
- Affiliate Program Free no monthly feeCompletely free for affiliates · Earn on 10,000+ offers across 44 niches · Automatic commission payouts
- Standard (Custom Pricing) On request custom pricingCustom pricing for enterprise needs · Full feature set · Dedicated support
Transaction fee of 7.9% + $1 applies per sale. Affiliate program is free. Custom pricing available for Standard plan.
Shopify
- Starter $5 MonthlyBasic online store features · Billed monthly
- Basic $29 AnnuallyOnline store · 2 staff accounts · Billed annually
- Grow $79 AnnuallyOnline store · 5 staff accounts · Billed annually
- Advanced $299 AnnuallyOnline store · 15 staff accounts · Billed annually
- Plus On request Custom termEnterprise-grade features · Custom pricing · Term commitment
Prices vary by region and billing cycle. Euro prices are displayed on Shopify’s pricing page but not tied to the USD annual figures above.
Features
Digistore24
- Checkout & Payments
- Fully customizable order forms with 20+ high-converting templates, One-time, subscription, and installment payment plans, Multi-Upsell feature for post-purchase offers, Cart Builder with drag-and-drop interface
- Affiliate & Sales Automation
- Automatic affiliate commission payouts, Global tax and VAT calculation and remittance, Fraud and chargeback handling, Real-time tracking (iOS 14.5+ compatible)
- Integrations & Fulfillment
- Direct integrations with Shopify, Fulfillment.com, ShipOffers, EagleLabs, JetPack, Automated physical order fulfillment end-to-end, CRM, email, membership, and webinar platform connections, Zero setup fees for integrations
- Analytics & Reporting
- Real-time analytics and reporting, Transaction monitoring, Visual analytics dashboards, User and sales data filtering
- Branding & Customization
- Custom branding for order forms, Individual withdrawal periods, Unlimited products and customers, White-label options
Shopify
- Storefront and design
- Online store builder, Themes and customization tools, Hosting and SSL, Headless commerce support
- Products and operations
- Product catalog management, Inventory and order management, Abandoned checkout recovery, Up to 200 inventory locations on Plus
- Payments and in-person sales
- Checkout, Shopify Payments, Shopify POS for in-person selling
- B2B capabilities
- B2B catalogs (up to 3 on standard plans, unlimited on Plus)
- Marketing and analytics
- Customer segments, Email campaigns, Customer chat, Marketing automations