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Shopify Theme Comparison Sense vs Startup

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

Let's compare Sense and Startup

Sense
Sense
Free

An energizing theme featuring extensive product detail layouts

38%
View on Shopify
Startup
Startup
$100

Sleek, minimalist design for single products and small catalogs

82%
View on Shopify
Features
Sense
Startup
Cart and checkout
Cart notes
In-store pickups
Quick buy
Marketing and conversion
Blogs
Cross-selling
FAQ page
Press coverage
Promo banners
Recommended products
Age verifier
Quick view
Merchandising
Color swatches
High-resolution images
Image galleries
Image rollover
Image zoom
Ingredients or nutritional information
Lookbooks
Product videos
Shipping/delivery information
Size chart
Slideshow
Usage information
Animation
Product options
Product tabs
Product discovery
Enhanced search
Mega menu
Product filtering and sorting
Recommended products
Sticky header
Swatch filters
Breadcrumbs

Comparing Features: Sense vs Startup

Sense offers 27 features compared to Startup's 22 features. With 5 additional features, Sense 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 Sense and Startup

Sense is a free theme, while Startup is a premium theme at $100. 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.

Startup has a higher rating than Sense. 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.

Sense Theme Details

An energizing theme featuring extensive product detail layouts

Price:Free
Reviews:66
Rating:38%
Features:27 features

Startup Theme Details

Sleek, minimalist design for single products and small catalogs

Price:$100
Reviews:102
Rating:82%
Features:22 features
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