commerce
eBay vs Shopify
eBay started first, in 1995, 11 years before Shopify.
Why eBay lasted
- Auctions plus used goods plus collectibles is a graph Facebook Marketplace still cannot fully price.
- Sellers with feedback from 2004 are a trust layer you cannot bootstrap with ads.
Why Shopify lasted
- It is the default way a merchant gets a store without becoming a developer.
- The app ecosystem is a jobs program, same as WordPress, for commerce.
Questions
Which is older, eBay or Shopify?
eBay started first, in 1995, 11 years before Shopify.
How long has eBay been running?
eBay has been up 31 years 14 days, since 1995-09-03.
How long has Shopify been running?
Shopify has been up 20 years 108 days, since 2006-06-01.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest commerce still running.