Smith
Shopify is typically easier for non-coders and has better functionality right out of the gate. Woo takes a bit of setup and additional plugins to get the functionality you may need. I ended up integrating Stripe directly on my WordPress site without using Woo because I couldn't get what I wanted without a bunch of paid plugins. SEO-wise, I've heard both that Woo is better and that they're comparable. So, kinda a toss up in that regard.
Gee
This is an SEO focused group so you’re going to get a big skew toward WooCommerce. Why? Because SEO types are control freaks and Shopify won’t let them have control over many aspects of their website.
Cost—Don’t fall for the BS that WC is necessarily cheaper. For the regular small merchant (not a designer/developer turned merchant), to make your site not look crap on WC you’re going to have to get help setting it up. That’s several hundred, or a few thousand dollars, out of the gate. And don’t skimp on hosting.
I’m a merchant first and SEOer second. Shopify gets my vote on ease of use, the HUGE ecosystem of apps, themes, support materials, growth materials, and experts, and because it ‘just works’.
Which ever way you go don’t fall for the ‘with WC you get total control’ argument either. Are you wanting to sell product or endlessly fiddle with your website? Most merchants have a million other things they should be doing rather than tending to the window dressings.
Disclosure: I have a WP site too.
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Tommy
Shopify is super easy to use compared to WooCommerce.
WooCommerce allows you to edit more.
Both will probably cost the same in the long run.
Jeff
Shopify for direct marketing. Woo for organic … (and direct).

Maher
I'd like to go with Opencart instead – solid framework and site gives a solid look unlike WordPress which gives very soft look (no wonders, since wp is mainly focused around blogs).
If you'r focus is only selling products via social media without much customization or SEO then you can go with whatever option you'd like to go.
Most people recommend WordPress because of more control.
Bobby
Shopify is good for simplicity, but WooCommerce will offer more flexibility and therefore better for SEO.
Adel
There is not much you can do on server end, otherwise Shopify is fine.
Jared
If you are willing to do it properly woo commerce kicks ass. It costs you max a few hundred dollars with the paid plugins and advanced functionality which is well worth the money if you are serious. Comparative when u grow and make more sales costs increase for functionality however on Woo you just pay same cost and let the money roll in.
Kalpayita
Shopify or WooCommerce, Whatever it may be, Completely depends on how your marketing skills are and how you are promoting your business. It is not at all related to the platform you are using.

Mike
It depends based on skill and amount of resources available, along with business goals. Shopify is an out-of-the-box solution that allows you to plug and play. That includes the security certificate. The best is that it's already fully optimized for mobile responsiveness and has one of the best carts out there from a user experience standpoint. The downfall is that everything costs money. There are very few- if any- free apps. You also have very little control on hosting/page load issues, other than some minor site design. Again- great for the startup with limited time and knowledge to build.
WooCommerce is much more flexible and gives much more control. If you've got limited skill, there is a learning curve, which can result in lot of frustrations. If time is money, it could get costly. If you're going to do this regularly, it might be beneficial to go Woo.
From an SEO standpoint, Woo is better. From e-commerce/functionality (order management/ marketing/ centralized location to print labels), Shopify wins.
It all depends on what your business goals are.
Disclaimer: I've built several websites on both platforms.

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