Shopify is global. Mrfqy is Arab-native. Compare RTL, local payments, app costs, and migration paths for MENA brands.
Shopify can run Arabic stores, but RTL layout, bilingual admin, and governorate-level shipping zones often require paid themes and apps. Mrfqy ships Arabic-first RTL as the default — storefront, admin, checkout, and emails. Merchants tired of patching themes after every Shopify update frequently migrate to Mrfqy for a stable bilingual experience.
Paymob, Fawry, Tap, and Moyasar are built into Mrfqy country packs. On Shopify, each gateway is often a separate app with monthly fees and fragile updates. Cash on delivery, InstaPay, and BNPL flows common in Egypt and GCC are configured from one payments screen.
Shopify's base subscription plus apps for RTL, local payments, shipping, and analytics adds up quickly for SMB Arab catalogs. Mrfqy Starter is free with core features included. Calculate 12-month TCO including gateway rates, app subscriptions, and theme costs before renewing Shopify.
Bottom line
Stay on Shopify if you sell primarily to US/EU customers and need Shopify's global app ecosystem. Choose Mrfqy when Arab markets are your core revenue and you want local payments, RTL, and AI without stacking apps.
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