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What is Shopify?
A hosted commerce platform for managing a storefront, products, checkout and orders, with paid plans for additional staff and selling needs.
Shopify
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See the vendor’s current capabilities, product information and plan details.
Visit Shopify ↗Who should take a closer look?
Retail teams wanting a hosted store with connected checkout, inventory and sales operations.
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Explore the relevant plan and workflow differences before choosing your shortlist.
Shopify features
Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
- Hosted online store
- Product and inventory management
- Checkout and payment integrations
- Order management
- Additional staff on Grow and higher
Shopify pricing considerations
Paid plans / trial
Paid Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus packages. Confirm the local currency, billing commitment, payment provider and app charges at purchase.
A short trial and conditional introductory offer are separate from a permanent free full-store plan.
Calculate costs from your vendor quote →What to check before choosing
- Basic does not include additional staff accounts; Grow allows five and Advanced fifteen.
- Apps, payment processing and applicable third-party transaction fees can add to the subscription.
Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
Shopify FAQs
Does Shopify have a free plan?
A short trial and conditional introductory offer are separate from a permanent free full-store plan.
Who is Shopify for?
Retail teams wanting a hosted store with connected checkout, inventory and sales operations.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.