Shopify
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5.0/10Shopify is a commerce software company that sells a hosted platform for building and managing online stores. Its tools also support in-person sales, payments, orders and other parts of running a retail business.
3 deals: Shopify Advanced (−100%), Shopify Grow (−99%), Shopify Basic (−96%)
Shopify plans compared
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4.1/10
- Price
- $1.12/mo −100% renews at $428.74/mo
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7.6/10
- Price
- $1.12/mo −96% renews at $31.26/mo
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5.8/10
- Price
- $1.12/mo −99% renews at $87.09/mo
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2.3/10
- Price
- $2,344.65/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 7 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Shopify Advanced | Shopify Basic | Shopify Grow | Shopify Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassasysteem (POS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VAT | Excl. VAT | Excl. VAT | Excl. VAT | Excl. VAT |
| Support | Live chat | Live chat | Live chat | Live chat, Telefoon |
| Vaste kosten per kaartbetaling | € 0.25 | € 0.25 | € 0.25 | € 0.25 |
| Online kaarttarief | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| iDEAL-tarief | € 0.29 | € 0.29 | € 0.29 | € 0.15 |
| AI-websitebouwer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intro price period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | – |
| Gratis proefperiode | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | – |
| 24/7 support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| B2B-catalogi | 3 | 3 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Builder | Webshop | Webshop | Webshop | Webshop |
| Prijs per maand bij jaarbetaling | € 289 | € 21 | € 59 | – |
| Minimum term | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Own domain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prijzen in lokale valuta | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aantal producten | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Extra medewerkersaccounts | 15 | 0 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Transactiekosten externe betaalprovider | 0.6% | 2% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Herstel afgebroken checkouts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voorraadlocaties | 10 | 10 | 10 | 200 |
About Shopify
Shopify Inc. was founded in 2006 after its co-founder encountered difficulty creating a professional online store. The company has since developed its platform into an all-in-one set of tools for selling online and in person. Shopify identifies Ottawa, Canada, as its corporate address; official materials also list principal executive offices in New York and Las Vegas. Shopify Inc. is publicly traded, and no parent company is identified in the sources reviewed.
Shopify products and services
Ecommerce platform plans
Shopify Basic, Shopify Grow, Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus are subscriptions for building and operating online stores. Shopify Plus is aimed at larger-scale commerce needs; check the plan details for the features included in each option.
Online storefront and checkout
The platform includes a store editor, themes, checkout and custom storefront tools. Hydrogen and Oxygen are available for businesses building a headless commerce setup.
Point of sale and retail
Shopify POS and related tools support in-person selling and connect with the company's broader commerce services.
Payments, shipping and operations
Shopify offers payment-related services including Shopify Payments and Shop Pay, as well as shipping, order, returns and fulfillment tools. Marketing, reporting, analytics and automation features help manage related business tasks.
Apps, themes and business finance
The Shopify App Store and Theme Store include Shopify products and third-party offerings. Eligible merchants may also have access to services such as Shopify Capital, Balance, Credit and Bill Pay; availability and eligibility vary.
Servers and support
Shopify says most platform operations use Google Cloud. Its published infrastructure information describes cloud servers in North America and Europe, with Cloudflare's global edge network. Specific data-centre cities for an individual store are not confirmed.
The Help Center and AI-powered search are available around the clock. Shopify lists 24/7 chat for all plans. Phone and email support are listed for Shopify Plus, with additional options for certain Retail and POS Pro users.
Who Shopify suits
Shopify is designed for businesses that want a managed commerce platform rather than a conventional web-hosting account. It may suit sellers who want store, checkout and retail tools together. Those who need general-purpose web hosting, or extensive customization without relying on code or apps, should compare other approaches.
For plan details, see our Read our full Shopify review and compare ecommerce hosting options.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shopify based?
Shopify identifies Ottawa, Canada, as its corporate address. Its official materials also list principal executive offices in New York and Las Vegas.
What does Shopify sell?
Shopify sells a hosted commerce platform for online stores, with tools for checkout, in-person selling, payments, shipping, store operations and related business tasks.
Does Shopify provide conventional web hosting?
Shopify hosts its managed commerce platform, but it is not a conventional web-hosting control panel for general-purpose websites. Its plans are built around creating and operating online stores.
How are Shopify plans billed?
Shopify offers billing cycles that vary by plan and offer. Annual billing is charged upfront for the billing period, and Shopify Plus agreements may be offered on one-year or three-year terms; confirm the terms before signing up.
