Flatsome vs Shoptimizer

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFlatsomeShoptimizer
Our score6.7/10Not rated
Starts at$59 lifetime$49/year
Free versionNoNo
Refund window–10 days
BillingOne-time paymentSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorUX ThemesCommerceGurus
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Flatsome if…

  • WooCommerce store owners
  • Freelancers building small shops for clients

Choose Shoptimizer if…

  • WooCommerce store owners
  • Stores focused on speed and conversions

Features

Flatsome

  • UX Builder
  • Header and footer builder
  • Pre-designed layouts
  • WooCommerce store setup
  • Blog element
  • Parallax and promo sections

Shoptimizer

  • Fast WooCommerce performance
  • Conversion-focused design
  • SEO enhancements
  • Accessibility
  • Page builder support

Pros and cons

Flatsome

  • Top-selling ThemeForest WooCommerce theme with 270,820 sales
  • ThemeForest rating of 4.83 out of 5 from 8,154 ratings
  • Regular license is a one-time $59 for one end product
  • Pre-designed layouts and a Wireframe Kit to start from
  • Support is included for 6 months only
  • Resale use needs the $2,950 Extended license
  • Some Reddit users report moving existing stores off the theme

Shoptimizer

  • Fast default performance per the vendor
  • GPL license allows use on unlimited sites
  • 10-day money-back guarantee
  • One domain per license
  • No free version listed
  • Updates and support are included for one year, then renew

Pricing plans

Flatsome

  • Regular (Classic)Starts here

    $59 lifetime

    1 end product sites

    • Lifetime license
    • 6 months of support from UX Themes
    • Updates included
  • Extended

    $2,950 lifetime

    extended use sites

    • Lifetime license for a product sold to end users
    • 6 months of support from UX Themes

Shoptimizer

  • ShoptimizerStarts here

    $49/year

    1 domain sites

    • 1 year of updates and premium support
    • GPL license
    • Regular price $99

What Reddit says

Flatsome

Reddit users are split on Flatsome. Some say it is manageable and has been used for good-selling sites, while others report slow lab speed scores, responsive layout problems, and difficulty moving pages out of UX Builder.

Shoptimizer

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Flatsome vs Shoptimizer questions

Is Flatsome better than Shoptimizer?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Flatsome or Shoptimizer?

Flatsome starts at $59 lifetime and Shoptimizer starts at $49/year.

Can I get Flatsome or Shoptimizer cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Flatsome

6.7/10

Flatsome is a multipurpose WooCommerce theme with a drag-and-drop UX Builder and pre-designed layouts.

Free version
No
Price
From $59 lifetime
Category
Themes

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