5 reasons Wave Grocery is a better Shopify Plus alternative.
Wave Grocery starts at $299/month. Our Pay as you Grow model aligns our fees with the actual results you achieve using the platform.
Your customers can customize their orders of weighted and fresh products, just like they would in a physical store, for a seamless experience.
Powered by Nash Delivery, our delivery software reduce costs by up to 45% by optimizing routes, balancing delivery loads, and keeping live track of orders.
Out-of-stock product replacement offers personalized suggestions and live updates to customers for top satisfaction.
Turn your stores into micro fulfillment hubs and expand the delivery reach of your online stores quickly without heavy investment.
Moving platforms shouldn't disrupt operations. Our team handles the migration end-to-end data transfer, integrations, and go-live so you can switch with zero data loss and minimal downtime.
What we migrate
Our 5-step migration process
Discovery & migration plan
We map your setup, integrations (ERP/CRM/POS), catalog structure, and fulfillment workflows.
Data import & configuration
We migrate your catalog and configure weighted items, cutting options, substitutions, and delivery logic.
Integrations
We connect Wave Grocery to your systems and validate real-time stock and pricing sync.
Testing & training
QA on ordering, picking, delivery, and admin flows. Your team gets training and a go-live checklist.
Go-live & hypercare
We launch and monitor performance closely, with fast support to resolve anything immediately.
Wave Grocery keeps your customers delighted.
Our clients love us. With a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 59, Wave Grocery significantly outperforms Shopify (NPS 35). We're dedicated to providing grocery retailers with the tools and support they need to succeed.
Net Promoter Score measures if Wave Grocery customers would recommend the product, using a scale from -100 to 100
Double your conversions with Wave Grocery.
In grocery ecommerce, higher conversion rates come from operational consistency, not aggressive promotions.
Wave Grocery outperforms the industry standard.
With a web conversion rate of 2.9% and a mobile app conversion rate of 6.2%, we deliver twice the results of Shopify (1.4%) and well above the industry average (3%).
Conversion rate comparison
All the out-of-the-box features you need.
Online grocery requires functionality that goes beyond standard ecommerce capabilities.
Most teams underestimate the true cost of running grocery on a general ecommerce stack. Beyond subscription fees, costs often include:
Drive exceptional results with our advanced features.
Advanced AI-powered search engine
Product discovery in grocery requires relevance, synonyms, and category awareness. Wave Grocery’s AI-powered search engine is optimized for grocery catalogs, helping users find products even when searches are vague or incomplete.
Easy integrations
Wave Grocery integrates with key systems (ERP, CRM, PoS) used by grocery retailers, reducing the need for custom connectors typically required when running grocery on Shopify.
FAQs
What is the best alternative to Shopify for grocery stores?
The best Shopify alternative for grocery stores is a platform designed specifically around grocery operations, not generic ecommerce. Grocery-specific platforms focus on fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and delivery workflows that are not natively supported by Shopify.
Is Shopify good for online grocery stores?
Shopify can work for small or simple grocery setups, but most grocery retailers encounter limitations as order volumes grow. Core grocery workflows often require multiple apps, manual processes, or custom development.
Why do grocery stores need a specialized ecommerce platform?
Online grocery has different operational needs than standard ecommerce. Frequent inventory changes, substitutions, delivery coordination, and fast fulfillment require systems designed specifically for grocery workflows.
Can grocery stores scale effectively on Shopify?
Many grocery stores struggle to scale on Shopify due to increasing operational complexity. As orders grow, fulfillment speed, error rates, and app dependency often become significant bottlenecks.
What is the difference between a standard ecommerce platform and a grocery-specific platform?
Standard ecommerce platforms optimize for storefronts and checkout. Grocery-specific platforms optimize for daily operations, including picking, substitutions, inventory accuracy, and last-mile delivery.
Can I keep my domain and URLs when switching from Shopify?
Yes. We help map URLs and set up redirects where needed so you can protect SEO and avoid broken links during the migration.
Do I need multiple apps to run grocery on Shopify?
Many grocers rely on multiple apps for delivery slots, substitutions, weighted items, and operational workflows. Those tools can increase costs and complexity as you scale. Wave Grocery includes these grocery features natively.
Grow your online grocery business with Wave Grocery
