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Shopify Plus vs Stoll

Shopify Plus logo

Shopify Plus

Fashion

Enterprise e-commerce for fashion brands

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Shopify Plus starting at $2,500/month with 1-year minimum commitment, no upper limit specified; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: Shopify Plus covers Unlimited bandwidth, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shopify Plus and Stoll actually diverge.

Attributes where Shopify Plus and Stoll differ
AttributeShopify PlusStoll
Starting price$2000/month$300/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Pos, ApiWindows
Founded20061880

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Shopify Plus

  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Shopify Flow automation
  • Multi-store management
  • Wholesale B2B portal
  • Advanced reporting
  • Headless commerce
  • International selling
  • POS integration

Only in Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • User authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Shopify Plus

  • D2C e-commercenot Stoll
  • Wholesale B2Bnot Stoll
  • Omnichannel retailnot Stoll
  • International expansionnot Stoll
  • Flash salesnot Stoll

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not Shopify Plus
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Shopify Plus

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Shopify Plus

  • Starting at $2,500/month with 1-year minimum commitment, no upper limit specified
  • Additional stores cost $300/month each, or require negotiating revenue share for more complex operations

Stoll

  • No pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • Production site in Reutlingen closed as of October 31, 2025
  • Only spare parts and legacy service support remain available

Pricing, plan by plan

Shopify Plus

$2000/month
  • Plus$2000/month
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Shopify Flow automation
    • Wholesale channel
  • Plus Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Custom checkout
    • Dedicated infrastructure

Stoll

$300/month
  • Basic$300/month
    • Basic design
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Shopify Plus if

  • You need unlimited bandwidth.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Pos, Api.
  • You also want shopify flow automation.

Choose Stoll if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pattern creation.

Questions people ask

Is Shopify Plus or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. Shopify Plus starts at $2000/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shopify Plus or Stoll?
Shopify Plus starts at $2000/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does Shopify Plus or Stoll run on more platforms?
Shopify Plus runs on Web, Mobile, Pos, Api. Stoll runs on Windows.
What is Shopify Plus best used for?
Shopify Plus is most often used for d2c e-commerce, wholesale b2b, omnichannel retail, international expansion. Of those, d2c e-commerce and wholesale b2b are not what Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can Shopify Plus do that Stoll cannot?
Shopify Plus covers Unlimited bandwidth, Shopify Flow automation, Multi-store management, Wholesale B2B portal. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopify Plus: How much does Shopify Plus cost?

Shopify Plus starts at $2,500 USD per month on a 1-year term or $2,300 USD per month on a 3-year term.

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Stoll: Is STOLL still selling knitting machines?

No, STOLL's flat knitting machine business has been discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed on October 31, 2025. Only spare parts availability and legacy service support remain.

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Shopify Plus: How much do additional stores cost on Shopify Plus?

Additional stores cost $300 USD per month per store, or customers can choose a variable revenue share model for more complex business operations.

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Stoll: Where can I get spare parts for STOLL machines?

STOLL spare parts remain available through their support channels. The company has consolidated service operations under KARL MAYER ownership. Customers should contact STOLL's helpline or webshop for parts availability.

Source
Shopify Plus: What features are included in Shopify Plus?

Shopify Plus includes B2B tools, headless commerce APIs, POS system, checkout customization, analytics, automation tools, and unlimited online stores (main plus 9 expansion stores included).

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