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Shopify Theme Comparison Publisher vs Effortless

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

Let's compare Publisher and Effortless

Publisher
Publisher
Free

An avant-garde theme inspired by independent studios and publishers.

50%
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Effortless
Effortless
$190

A quick-start premium theme with an effortless shopping experience.

26%
View on Shopify
Features
Publisher
Effortless
Cart and checkout
Cart notes
In-store pickups
Quick buy
Slide-out cart
Gift wrapping
Sticky cart
Marketing and conversion
Blogs
Cross-selling
FAQ page
Promo banners
Recommended products
Stock counter
Countdown timer
Customizable contact form
EU translations (EN, FR, IT, DE, ES)
In-menu promos
Product badges
Promo popups
Promo tiles
Quick view
Recently viewed
Trust badges
Merchandising
Color swatches
High-resolution images
Image galleries
Image rollover
Image zoom
Ingredients or nutritional information
Lookbooks
Product options
Product tabs
Product videos
Shipping/delivery information
Size chart
Slideshow
Usage information
Animation
Before/after image slider
Image hotspot
Product discovery
Enhanced search
Mega menu
Product filtering and sorting
Recommended products
Sticky header
Swatch filters
Back-to-top button
Breadcrumbs
Collection page navigation
Infinite scroll
Recently viewed

Comparing Features: Publisher vs Effortless

Effortless offers 46 features compared to Publisher's 30 features. With 16 additional features, Effortless 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 Publisher and Effortless

Publisher is a free theme, while Effortless is a premium theme at $190. While you might save on cost if you're looking to get started on a low budget, you could be missing out on some serious features and support.

Publisher has a higher rating than Effortless. It's not often a free theme that has a higher rating than a premium theme as the support is often lacking. However, it's not always the case.

Publisher Theme Details

An avant-garde theme inspired by independent studios and publishers.

Price:Free
Reviews:4
Rating:50%
Features:30 features

Effortless Theme Details

A quick-start premium theme with an effortless shopping experience.

Price:$190
Reviews:27
Rating:26%
Features:46 features
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