Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Shopify Inc.
- Pricing
- Subscription — From $29/mo
- Free tier
- Free trial (3 days)
- Platforms
- Web, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Ecommerce, Smb, Dtc Brands
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
What is Shopify?
Shopify is a ecommerce platforms tool from Shopify Inc.. Shopify is the dominant hosted e-commerce platform for online and retail selling.
Shopify uses subscription pricing with a 3-day free trial. From $29/mo.
It's best suited to ecommerce, smb, dtc-brands and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Standout strengths include easy to launch, huge app store, reliable & scalable. Worth weighing: transaction fees unless using shopify payments, app costs add up.
Shopify pricing
Pros
- Easy to launch
- Huge app store
- Reliable & scalable
Cons
- Transaction fees unless using Shopify Payments
- App costs add up
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shopify?
Shopify is the dominant hosted e-commerce platform for online and retail selling.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify is subscription-priced. Paid plans start at $29/mo.
Does Shopify have a free trial?
Yes — Shopify offers a 3-day free trial.
What platforms does Shopify support?
Shopify is available on Web, Ios, Android, Api.