Flex vs Rio: which Nuvemshop theme should you pick?
Side-by-side comparison of price, features, niches and architecture for the Flex and Rio themes.
| — | Flex | Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid · R$ 799 | Free |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Developer | FlexCommerce | Nuvemshop |
| Architecture | Classic (editable via FTP) | Classic (editable via FTP) |
| Featured-product showcases | — | — |
| Recommended niches | Apparel, Fashion, Sports, Electronics, Jewelry, Health & beauty | Fashion, Apparel, Accessories, Health & beauty, Home & decor, Textiles |
| Availability | Nuvemshop (Brazil) | Nuvemshop (Brazil) · Tiendanube (LATAM) |
Only in Flex
- Configurable product card (grid, carousel, horizontal)
- Advanced product page: thumbnails, WhatsApp, badges and testimonials
Shared
- Reorderable homepage sections
- Quick add-to-cart from listings
- Editable title, text and button on slideshow banners
Only in Rio
- Flexible header: logo position, search and announcement bar
- Autoplaying homepage video
- Unlimited homepage banners
- Choose products per row (mobile and desktop)
Summary
Pick Flex if…
Established merchants who want more conversion control without building a custom theme.
Watch out for: It is paid and only offered on Nuvemshop Brazil; support comes from FlexCommerce, not Nuvemshop.
See Flex theme details →Pick Rio if…
Fashion, beauty and home brands that want an elegant storefront at no cost, with lots of control over the top of the page.
Watch out for: Because it is so popular, Rio stores can look alike — lean on your own photography and fonts to stand out.
See Rio theme details →