5 reasons Wave Grocery is a better Shopify Plus alternative.
Offers more. Costs less
Wave Grocery starts at $299/month. Our Pay as you Grow model aligns our fees with the actual results you achieve using the platform.
Weighted & cutting options
Your customers can customize their orders of weighted and fresh products, just like they would in a physical store, for a seamless experience.
Built-in delivery management
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.
Smart replacement
Out-of-stock product replacement offers personalized suggestions and live updates to customers for top satisfaction.
Micro fulfillment hubs
Turn your stores into micro fulfillment hubs and expand the delivery reach of your online stores quickly without heavy investment.
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.
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.