Digital Downloads by Shopify vs. Digital Downloads Pro

Are you among the many who aspire to sell digital products online? Great choice! But wait… which platform should you use to make the most of your digital downloads business - Digital Downloads Pro or Digital Downloads by Shopify?

Find out everything you need to know about Digital Downloads Pro vs. Digital Downloads by Shopify below. Then you’ll be better equipped to decide which one will suit your needs and streamline your selling process!

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Digital Downloads Pro Is Easy To Use

One of the biggest differences between Digital Downloads Pro vs. Digital Downloads by Shopify is the ease of use.
Digital Downloads Pro is among the simplest and easiest-to-use platforms out there. With an intuitive interface and easy navigation, you quickly get up and running with your online store.

On the other hand, Digital Downloads by Shopify requires more technical know-how and proficiency to manage its features properly. It can be difficult to add files to the store, update product images or fix any technical glitches.

Set up your products quickly
Save time with easy access to your digital products
Add and manage digital content for your products

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Enjoy Better Security With Digital Downloads Pro

Another area where Digital Downloads Pro outshines Shopify’s Digital Downloads is its security features.

With Digital Downloads Pro, you can protect your content with advanced fraud, access control, delivery, and payment protection settings. This means that you can rest assured knowing your store is safe from malicious activity. At the same time, you can ensure that customers have a secure shopping experience.
Even though Digital Downloads by Shopify has some basic security protections, it doesn’t offer the same protection level as Digital Downloads Pro.

Provides granular access control settings, allowing you to limit who can access your store
Offers a secure payment with advanced fraud protection features
Ensures content remains secure and only authorized customers have access to it

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Digital Downloads Pro Offers Personalized Branding Customization

Digital Downloads Pro provides users with full branding flexibility. You can customize your brand logo, colors, and fonts and even add custom HTML code without any prior knowledge or experience. This makes it easy for you to create a unique look and feel for your store.

On the other hand, you need to understand liquid and HTML coding to customize the look of your store with Digital Downloads by Shopify. This can be a challenge for many users who are not tech-savvy.

Reinforce your brand image with branding customization
Create custom branded emails and download pages to match your brand
Build a memorable brand image that will stick in the minds of customers

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The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for full branding features as well as ease of use and security, then Digital Downloads Pro by FORSBERG+two is the clear winner. It’s an all-in-one solution that can meet the needs of any brand selling digital products through Shopify.

FORSBERG+two’s apps are used and trusted by over 100,000 store owners. So try Digital Downloads Pro today to see how it can streamline your business. It has everything you need to manage and deliver your digital products with ease!

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