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From $29/mo

The dominant ecommerce platform, from first store to large-scale DTC operations.

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Summary

Shopify is the default answer for 'I want to sell things online' — the checkout flow, app ecosystem, and payment handling are best-in-class. Costs add up with apps and transaction fees if you don't use Shopify Payments, and highly custom storefronts sometimes need developer help beyond the theme editor.

Strengths

Ease of Use
83
Value
76
Features
90
Support
79

Pricing

Starter
From $29/mo
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
From $29/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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