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Shopify Theme Comparison Impulse vs Athens

Compare the Shopify themes Impulse and Athens side by side. How do they compare in features, pricing, and more?

Let's compare Impulse and Athens

Impulse
Impulse
$400

Flexible, fashionable, proven design with powerful promotions.

95%
View on Shopify
Athens
Athens
$320

Designed to host even the most demanding product inventories

100%
View on Shopify
Features
Impulse
Athens
Cart and checkout
Cart notes
In-store pickups
Quick buy
Slide-out cart
Pre-order
Sign in with Shop
Sticky cart
Marketing and conversion
Age verifier
Blogs
Countdown timer
Cross-selling
Customizable contact form
EU translations (EN, FR, IT, DE, ES)
FAQ page
Press coverage
Product badges
Promo banners
Promo popups
Promo tiles
Quick view
Recently viewed
Recommended products
Stock counter
Trust badges
Back-in-stock alert
In-menu promos
Right-to-left
Merchandising
Animation
Before/after image slider
Color swatches
High-resolution images
Image galleries
Image hotspot
Image rollover
Image zoom
Lookbooks
Product options
Product tabs
Product videos
Shipping/delivery information
Size chart
Slideshow
Usage information
Ingredients or nutritional information
Product discovery
Breadcrumbs
Collection page navigation
Enhanced search
Mega menu
Product filtering and sorting
Recently viewed
Recommended products
Sticky header
Back-to-top button
Swatch filters

Comparing Features: Impulse vs Athens

Athens offers 50 features compared to Impulse's 45 features. With 5 additional features, Athens provides more extensive functionality and customization options. This could translate to better flexibility for your store's unique needs, though consider whether you'll actually use all these extra features.

Comparing Shopify theme prices for Impulse and Athens

Impulse comes in at a price of $400 while Athens comes in at $320. Both themes are premium options that offer advanced features and professional support. The $80 price difference may reflect variations in feature sets, customization options, and ongoing development commitment from their respective creators. Consider your specific needs and budget when choosing between these premium themes.

Impulse Theme Details

Flexible, fashionable, proven design with powerful promotions.

Price:$400
Reviews:1181
Rating:95%
Features:45 features

Athens Theme Details

Designed to host even the most demanding product inventories

Price:$320
Reviews:51
Rating:100%
Features:50 features
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