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Shopify Theme Comparison Pesto vs Empire

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

Let's compare Pesto and Empire

Pesto
Pesto
$260

Perfect for Food & Restaurants, Coffee, Cake, Bakery, Meat, Juice

100%
View on Shopify
Empire
Empire
$340

Optimized for big catalogs with advanced filters and shoppable images

80%
View on Shopify
Features
Pesto
Empire
Cart and checkout
Cart notes
In-store pickups
Quick buy
Slide-out cart
Pre-order
Marketing and conversion
Blogs
Countdown timer
EU translations (EN, FR, IT, DE, ES)
FAQ page
In-menu promos
Promo banners
Promo popups
Quick view
Recommended products
Age verifier
Cross-selling
Press coverage
Product badges
Promo tiles
Quick order list
Recently viewed
Stock counter
Trust badges
Merchandising
Animation
Color swatches
High-resolution images
Image galleries
Image zoom
Product options
Product tabs
Product videos
Shipping/delivery information
Slideshow
Image hotspot
Image rollover
Product discovery
Back-to-top button
Breadcrumbs
Collection page navigation
Enhanced search
Mega menu
Product filtering and sorting
Recommended products
Sticky header
Recently viewed
Swatch filters

Comparing Features: Pesto vs Empire

Empire offers 44 features compared to Pesto's 31 features. With 13 additional features, Empire 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 Pesto and Empire

Pesto comes in at a price of $260 while Empire comes in at $340. 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.

Pesto Theme Details

Perfect for Food & Restaurants, Coffee, Cake, Bakery, Meat, Juice

Price:$260
Reviews:8
Rating:100%
Features:31 features

Empire Theme Details

Optimized for big catalogs with advanced filters and shoppable images

Price:$340
Reviews:437
Rating:80%
Features:44 features
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