Shopify

Best For

Small to medium-sized eCommerce businesses (on Standard plan) or larger businesses (on Advanced Shopify plan).

Product Details

Provides free or paid templates and a secure payment cart. Shopify offers marketing tools, abandoned cart recovery, and detailed reporting. Includes tools required to start a dropshipping business and tools to sell offline. Other notable features include a blogging platform, automatic taxes, and free email templates.

Shopify Pricing Overview

Shopify has three price plans - Basic, at $29 per month, Shopify, at $79 per month, and Advanced Shopify, at $299 per month. They also offer a 14-day free trial.

Shopify homepage screenshot

Starting Price

$29/month

Free Trial

Yes, get a free trial

Platform

Installed - Mac

Cloud, SaaS, Web

Installed - Windows

Mobile - iOS Native

Mobile - Android Native

Training

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Not Offered

Support

24/7 (Live Rep)

Business Hours

Online

Email

Phone

Shopify Features

Web-based platform

Safe shopping cart

Customer accounts

Over 100 professional themes

Custom domain name

Automatic shipping rates and taxes

Customer refunds

Abandoned cart recovery

SEO + marketing tools

Detailed analytics

Dropshipping compatible

Blogging platform

Order fulfilment

SSL certificate included

Inventory management

Free trial

Discounts + vouchers for customers

Brands that use Shopify

Katrina Verso (founder)

How I started a business making Italian made ballet flats and sneakers designed to empower women to feel great in flat shoes!

also uses

Google Analytics

The Sustainable Life Co

Nancy Shah (co-founder)

How we started a sustainable home decor and lifestyle wares company selling products made to be lived in and loved for years to come

also uses

Google Analytics

Jamie Skinner and Christopher Chalk (co-founders)

How we started a business selling zero waste and plastic-free products to impact the environment positively

also uses

Google Analytics

Mya Brown (founder)

How I started an online fashion brand that crafts sustainable, carefully crafted clothes with only $600

also uses

Adobe Illustrator

Steve Raggiani (co-founder)

How getting ‘hangry’ inspired us to create the simplest way to find the best food

also uses

How I started a non-profit organization dedicated to tackling the world’s water crisis, activating millions of young people to provide clean water to over 500,000 people

also uses

Adobe Illustrator

Geri Gash (founder)

How motherhood inspired me to start a business that empowers children to build emotional resilience and positive connections

also uses

Amber Duggan (founder)

How I launched an all Australian made and owned wine brand during covid lockdown

also uses

Chris, Greg & Mike (co-founders)

How we concepted the world’s first four square volleyball sport in CROSSNET

also uses

Adobe Illustrator

Jillian McGary (founder)

How I started a gourmet no-prep meal company after a family illness inspired me to find a way to provide quick, healthy dinners

also uses

Jocey Davidson (founder)

How I’m a proud boss lady who started a sustainable business selling reusable, personalised cups and bottles

also uses

Mckenzie & Colby Bauer (co-founders)

How losing a wallet in the ocean inspired us to start our own company selling functional and stylish wallets

also uses

Dharmesh Suraj Bali (founder)

How I started a sustainable activewear brand that rejects fast fashion production methods

also uses

Google Analytics

John Sherwin (co-founder)

How we saw sales increase after switching from a direct-to-consumer company to an omnichannel business

also uses

Adobe Illustrator

How becoming a mother inspired me to launch my online babywear business

also uses

Lauren Simonelli & Joe Budzienski (co-founders)

How we started an eco-friendly cleaning product business that leverages a successful subscription-based model

also uses

Adobe Illustrator

Google Analytics

How in less than 5 years, my eco-friendly brand Coconut Bowls has grown to over $5M annual revenue

also uses

How I started a sustainable activewear and body movement company that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes

also uses

Google Analytics

How I started a vegan and gluten-free baking mix company and turned a $3k investment into $30k in six months

also uses

Better Than Belts

Tori and Tyler Farley

How we launched a stylish suspenders company that raised $11,400 from 225 backers on Kickstarter

also uses

The Inappropriate Gift Co

How I started an Inappropriate Gift Company that all 5 Shark Tank Judges wanted to invest in

also uses

Microsoft Teams

Pristine Cleansing Sprays

Brandon Karam & Jess Karam Oley

How we started a toilet paper spray company that replaces environmentally harmful wet wipes

also uses

Google Analytics

Stagekings Pty Ltd

Jeremy and Tabitha Fleming

How We Started A Home Office Furniture Company In 48 Hours After Covid19 Forced Us To Rethink Our Business Model

also uses

Yugen Adventure

Michelle Tommosgard

How I started a foldable kayak company that generates $15k/month in sales and helps people reconnect with nature

also uses

Google Analytics

Sheets & Giggles

How I started my sustainable bedding brand selling eco-friendly products made from eucalyptus trees

also uses

Google Analytics

Adobe Illustrator

How I started $100k/month sustainable and ethical denim brand that delivers high-quality clothes at a fair price

also uses

Google Analytics

The Good Gift Co

How my passion for gifting led me to build my premium gift hamper company from scratch

also uses

Consequences of Change

Beverley Johnson

How I started a bespoke bag brand by collaborating with emerging and established artists

also uses

Google Analytics

Boredwalk Tshirts

Matt & Meredith

How quitting the 9 to 5 led us to create a witty apparel and accessories brand

also uses

Google Analytics

Taylor Wiegele (co-founder)

How we built an odor-eliminating shoe insert company that grew its sales by over 400% in 2019

also uses

Affinity Designer

Jordana Edwards

How my organic tea company has generated $1.7M in sales from Facebook ads

also uses

Facebook Reviews

How I started a $150k+/ month portable shower company for people to clean off outdoors

also uses

How I spotted a gap in the sports recovery market and am on track to become a market leader in my field

also uses

Google Analytics

How solving a personal problem led to starting a $30k/month brand with the mission of creating the world’s comfiest apparel products

also uses

Firefighter Turnout Bags

How I Started A Sustainable Bag Business Using Retired Firefighting Gear

also uses

Google Analytics

How I started an eco-friendly, sustainable wine company that makes buying wine simple

also uses

Google Analytics

Brian Scott (CEO)

How this eco-friendly soil company is disrupting the market and planning to achieve $25M in sales by 2025

also uses

How I Started A Company Selling The World’s Healthiest Nut

also uses

How I Started a Bottle Cap Business that Promotes Sustainability while Saving Time and Money

also uses

Cedar and Stone

Kate Samson & Anna Hamilton (co-founders)

How we started an all-natural skincare brand that makes up to $90,000 per month

also uses

Lisa Mullan (co-founder)

How I Started a $30k/mo Underwear Brand That is Achieving 40% Customer Retention

also uses