Ground shipping is where most Shopify merchants find their cost-efficient baseline. But within FedEx’s ground service family, there’s a meaningful choice to make: FedEx Ground, the standard day-definite ground service, or FedEx Ground Economy, a lower-cost alternative for non-urgent residential shipments. They’re priced differently, work differently, and suit very different order types. Picking the wrong one for your Shopify store either costs you margin or leaves customers waiting longer than necessary. This guide breaks down FedEx Ground vs Ground Economy across every dimension that matters for Shopify merchants.