Overview
A very comprehensive platform with many built in features and apps allowing the user to sell directly on their website or via multiple marketplaces including social media.
Best for
Larger stores interested in drop-shipping or scaling eCommerce
Paid Features
Free 14 day trial
Coding Skills
Not required
Additional Features
Professional reports (from Shopify plan and up)
Advanced report builder (only on the Advanced plan)
Third-party calculated shipping rate features (only on the Advanced plan)
Fraud analysis features (all plans)
Sales in 133 currencies features (all plans)
Sales in multiple languages (all plans)
International domains for SEO (from Shopify plan & up)
International pricing (from Shopify plan & up)
Discounts
10% discount on annual subscriptions and a 20% discount on biennial plans
Pricing Plans
29
user / month
79
user / month
Pros
Sophisticated inventory system to help you manage your store
Ability to sell across multiple channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and eBay
Very customizable – an extensive app store so you can add any features you require
Unlimited products in all plans
Cons
Due to its rich features, Shopify can seem more expensive for smaller businesses
Shopify revenue model is based on transaction fees which can add up
There is a dependency on Apps to build the store which can be costly over time