Idea vs Rio: which Nuvemshop theme should you pick?
Side-by-side comparison of price, features, niches and architecture for the Idea and Rio themes.
| — | Idea | Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Developer | Nuvemshop | Nuvemshop |
| Architecture | Classic (editable via FTP) | Classic (editable via FTP) |
| Featured-product showcases | — | — |
| Recommended niches | Apparel, Home & decor, Accessories | Fashion, Apparel, Accessories, Health & beauty, Home & decor, Textiles |
| Availability | Nuvemshop (Brazil) · Tiendanube (LATAM) | Nuvemshop (Brazil) · Tiendanube (LATAM) |
Only in Idea
- Two different visual versions
Shared
- Choose products per row (mobile and desktop)
- 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
Summary
Pick Idea if…
Apparel, home and accessories stores that want a modern, flexible look without complexity.
Watch out for: It is one of the older themes in the catalog; if you want the newest features consider Rio or Ipanema.
See Idea 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 →