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E-commerce Platforms

Shopify

A commerce-first website and store builder for sellers who need product catalogs, checkout, and commerce operations.

Quick decision

Best for
Ecommerce businesses
Price
The current US page surfaces Basic at $19/month yearly, Grow at $49/month yearly, and Advanced plans.
Main trade-off
Unnecessary for many simple content and portfolio sites.
Company:
Shopify
Category:
E-commerce Platforms

Key signals

Pricing model
Subscription
Free plan
No free plan listed
Starting price
Starting at $19 per month
Business sizes
Solo, Small Business, Mid Market, Enterprise
  • Basic
  • Grow
  • Advanced
  • Product catalog and checkout

Why choose it / Think twice if

Why choose it

  • Commerce-first product catalog and checkout workflow.
  • Basic, Grow, and Advanced tiers provide a clear commerce progression.
  • Designed around store operations rather than only page layout.

Think twice if

  • Unnecessary for many simple content and portfolio sites.
  • Transaction and payment-provider fees vary by plan.
  • Apps and commerce operations can add to ownership cost.

Use cases and fit

Primary use cases

  • Online store
  • Product catalog
  • Checkout and commerce operations

Ideal for

  • Ecommerce businesses
  • Online stores
  • Sellers needing product catalog and checkout

May not suit

  • Simple brochure or portfolio sites
  • Buyers who do not need commerce operations

Pricing snapshot

The current US page surfaces Basic at $19/month yearly, Grow at $49/month yearly, and Advanced plans.

  • Promotional offers may change.
  • Starting at $19 per month

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Editorial trust

Last verified: Aug 14, 2026Pricing and features can change. Verify current details on the official site.How SaaSvan evaluates software