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Shopify Theme Comparison Publisher vs Zora

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

Let's compare Publisher and Zora

Publisher
Publisher
Free

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

50%
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Zora
Zora
$300

A content-first theme for content creators built with memberships

100%
View on Shopify
Features
Publisher
Zora
Cart and checkout
Cart notes
In-store pickups
Quick buy
Slide-out cart
Sticky cart
Marketing and conversion
Blogs
Cross-selling
FAQ page
Promo banners
Recommended products
Stock counter
Customizable contact form
EU translations (EN, FR, IT, DE, ES)
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
Before/after image slider
Product discovery
Enhanced search
Mega menu
Product filtering and sorting
Recommended products
Sticky header
Swatch filters
Breadcrumbs
Collection page navigation
Infinite scroll

Comparing Features: Publisher vs Zora

Publisher offers 30 features compared to Zora's 24 features. With 6 additional features, Publisher 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 Zora

Publisher is a free theme, while Zora is a premium theme at $300. 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.

Zora has a higher rating than Publisher. Premium themes have a lot to offer and often their support is underrated. If you're going to put invest a lot of time setting up a store, you might as well invest in a premium theme as you will most likely be using it for a long time.

Publisher Theme Details

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

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

Zora Theme Details

A content-first theme for content creators built with memberships

Price:$300
Reviews:1
Rating:100%
Features:24 features
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