Rocket.net vs Shopify
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Category Scores
Performance
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4.7
Customer Support
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3.8
Value for Money
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3.2
Features
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4.9
Rocket.net
Shopify
About the Providers
Rocket.net
Premium managed WordPress with Cloudflare Enterprise
Rocket.net is a premium managed WordPress hosting platform founded in 2020, delivering world-class performance through Cloudflare Enterprise CDN integration (275+ edge locations), advanced security with a dual WAF, and 24/7 expert support with a 45-second response time.
Founded
2020
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Jupiter, Florida, USA
Employees
10-50
Data Center
USA, Europe, Australia, Asia (origin servers) + 275+ Cloudflare Enterprise edge PoPs worldwide
Shopify
Full e-commerce platform with hosting included, for online stores of any size.
Shopify is the most popular e-commerce platform in the world, offering fully managed hosting, built-in payment processing, and an ecosystem of 13,000+ apps. Founded in 2006 in Canada, the platform hosts millions of online stores across 175+ countries.
Founded
2006
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Ottawa, Canada
Employees
500+
Data Center
Google Cloud + Cloudflare CDN (330+ global locations)
Pros & Cons
Rocket.net
Pros
Exceptional performance — ~83ms average global TTFB with Cloudflare Enterprise CDN and 275+ PoPs
Enterprise-grade security included on all plans — dual WAF (Cloudflare + Imunify360) and malware scanning
Unlimited PHP workers — no artificial limits on concurrent processing
All-inclusive pricing with no upsells — CDN, WAF, Redis, SSL, migrations all included free
24/7 expert support with a 45-second live chat response time
Cons
WordPress-only — no support for other CMSs, PHP apps, or static sites
Premium pricing — plans start at $25/month, with no entry-level option under $25
Limited storage on lower-tier plans — Starter only offers 10 GB
Shopify
Pros
All-in-one platform with Hosting, payments, and built-in management — no technical skills needed
Huge ecosystem with 13,000+ apps and 8,000+ themes
Top-tier infrastructure on Google Cloud with Cloudflare CDN and 99.99% uptime
Shopify Payments removes extra fees, supports 130+ currencies
Scalability from a single product to enterprise with Shopify Plus
Cons
Monthly costs can add up — extra fees without Shopify Payments
Advanced customization requires Liquid, migrating off Shopify is tough
Limited Basic plan — no extra personal accounts or detailed reports
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Rocket.net | Shopify | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | — | 29,00 USD/mo | — |
| WordPress | 25,00 USD/mo | — | — |
| VPS | — | 79,00 USD/mo | — |
| Dedicated | — | 299,00 USD/mo | — |
Support Channels
Rocket.net
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
Shopify
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
AI Assistance
Phone
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Rocket.net wins by 0.2 points
Winner
4.4/5
Rocket.net
4.2/5
Shopify
Rocket.net
Score: 4.4/5
From: 25,00 EUR/mo
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Shopify
Score: 4.2/5
From: 29,00 USD/mo
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