Platform Comparison
Shopify (or WooCommerce/BigCommerce) vs. Fitzy for Tire & Wheel Shops
General-purpose ecommerce platforms weren't built for fitment. Here's the mathematical reality of stitching apps together — and what Fitzy already includes all-in-one.
Stack Cost: Stitched Shopify vs. All-In-One Fitzy
Shopify plan ranges and third-party app fees are typical public list prices for the layer named — your stack may cost more once custom API work starts.
| Feature / cost layer | The Shopify route (stitched together) | The Fitzy route (all-in-one) |
|---|---|---|
| Base platform | $39 – $399/mo (Shopify plan) | Included ($500/mo flat or $0 revenue-share) |
| Fitment engine | $50 – $150/mo (third-party YMM app) | Included — proprietary wheel/tire logic |
| Inventory sync | $100 – $300/mo (custom API work) | Included — live 1M+ SKU feed pre-loaded |
| Wheel visualizer | $150 – $400/mo (plugin) | Included — native visualizer |
| Supplier sourcing | Months of credit checks & individual setups | Instant — pre-vetted access to 75+ suppliers |
| Estimated monthly total | $339 – $1,049+/mo + transaction fees | $500/mo OR $0/mo upfront |
Capability Checklist
| Capability | Fitzy | Generic Platform (Shopify / Woo / BigCommerce) |
|---|---|---|
| Built for tires & wheels specifically | ||
| Bolt pattern / offset / load rating fitment logic | ||
| 1M+ SKUs from 75+ tire & wheel suppliers, pre-loaded | ||
| Live supplier inventory sync | Requires a custom app/integration | |
| Package builder (pair wheels + tires, see it together) | ||
| AI sales assistant for fitment questions | $49/mo add-on (FitzyChat) | Third-party app, separate cost |
| Order fulfillment & supplier payments handled for you | ||
| Typical monthly cost for equivalent setup | $500/mo or $0/mo (10% rev share) | $29–$300+/mo, plus paid apps for fitment & inventory |
| Time to launch with tire/wheel catalog live | Days to weeks | Months of app configuration + custom dev |
Fulfillment Managed vs. Fulfillment Nightmare
On Shopify, a wheel-and-tire package often means you become the logistics coordinator. Fitzy routes suppliers, payments, and tracking automatically.
Shopify / DIY stack
- Manually send the wheel line to Supplier A
- Manually send the tire line to Supplier B
- Coordinate cross-shipping for mount & balance
- Juggle split tracking numbers for one customer
- Chase invoices and supplier payments yourself
Fitzy — fulfillment managed
- Backend routes the order to the supplier(s) with stock
- Wholesale cost is routed; you keep your markup
- Ship to customer door or your bay for install
- Unified order flow — not three portals and a spreadsheet
- Returns / shipping issues coordinated through the platform
More on how money and logistics work in the Fitzy FAQ.
Aggressive Fitment — Where Generic Apps Break
Standard YMM plugins often stop at “size fits.” Fitzy checks bolt pattern, offset, and clearance — the stuff that matters on lifted trucks, staggered BMW setups, and plus-size builds.
Example scenario
2022 Ford F-150 · 20×9 / 20×10 staggered · 5×150 · aggressive offset
A generic “tire size” app may show both diameters as available. Fitzy still has to confirm the hub pattern, load rating, and offset/clearance against that truck’s data — so a customer can’t checkout a setup that will rub or won’t bolt on. That’s the difference between a shopping cart and a fitment engine.
Common Questions
Can't I just use a Shopify app for tire fitment?
There are general-purpose fitment apps, but they're built for the aftermarket long tail across every part category, not tire and wheel-specific bolt pattern, offset, and load rating logic tied to live supplier inventory. Most tire shops end up stitching together 3–5 paid apps to approximate what Fitzy does natively.
Is Fitzy a full replacement for Shopify/WooCommerce, or does it work with my existing site?
Both work. Fitzy is a widget that drops into any existing website (Shopify, WooCommerce, custom-built, anything), or we can build you a complete standalone site for $29/mo if you don't have one.
What about checkout and payments?
Fitzy includes checkout, tax, shipping, and financing (Affirm/Snap) built in — you don't need a separate payment app.
How does pricing compare over a year?
A generic platform plan plus the fitment, inventory-sync, and AI-chat apps needed to match Fitzy typically runs $150–$500+/mo before you've sourced a single supplier relationship. Fitzy includes all of it for $500/mo flat, or $0/mo on revenue share.
Can I keep my Shopify storefront and only swap the tire/wheel backend?
Yes. Drop the Fitzy widget into Shopify (or share your store URL below) so customers still shop on your brand while Fitzy handles fitment, live inventory, and fulfillment.