Comparison

9x12tools vs Shopify: E-commerce is Overkill

Shopify is the king of e-commerce, but you're not selling products online. For 9x12 postcard marketing, you need a lead generation site that launches in 60 seconds, not an online store.

60s
Launch Time
0
Hours of Setup
$41
/month (annual)
9x12
Purpose Built

Feature Comparison

See how 9x12tools.com stacks up against Shopify for 9x12 postcard marketing websites.

Feature9x12tools.comShopify
Setup Time
Time to launch a complete website
60 secondsDays/Weeks
9x12 Industry Templates
Pre-built templates for postcard marketing
Live Postcard Preview
Embed Canva designs directly on site
Lead Capture Focus
Built for leads, not transactions
E-commerce focused
Custom Domain Included
Free domain with subscription
Extra cost
No Transaction Fees
Keep all your earnings
0.5%-2% per sale
Mobile Responsive
Looks great on all devices
Campaign-Specific Features
Built for direct mail campaigns
Starting Price
Entry-level pricing
$41/mo (annual)$39/mo
Platform Purpose
What the platform is designed for
Lead GenerationSelling Products

Why Choose 9x12tools.com

  • Purpose-built for lead generation, not selling products
  • Launch your 9x12 site in 60 seconds, not weeks
  • Live postcard preview feature to showcase your designs
  • Built-in lead dashboard - no e-commerce clutter
  • Simple, flat pricing with no transaction fees
  • No inventory management or shipping features to ignore
  • Created by 9x12ers who understand service businesses
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Shopify Limitations

  • Built for e-commerce - wrong tool for lead generation
  • Complex setup process designed for online stores
  • Transaction fees eat into any payments you collect
  • Overkill features: inventory, shipping, tax calculations
  • No features specifically for postcard marketing
  • Expensive apps needed to customize for service businesses
  • Learning curve designed for product sellers
  • Support focused on e-commerce problems, not lead gen

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