# Shopify Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Shopify Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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Shopify

## What is Shopify?

Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to easily sell online, at a retail location, and everywhere in between. Shopify offers a professional online storefront, a payment solution to accept credit cards, and the Shopify POS application to power retail sales. Shopify currently powers over 160,000 retailers in 100 different countries, including: Tesla Motors, Gatorade, Forbes, Amnesty International, Encyclopedia Britannica, Maxim Magazine, CrossFit, Black Milk Clothing, Herschel Sup

## What is Shopify used for?

[eCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/ecommerce-software/)[Shopping Cart](https://www.capterra.com/shopping-cart-software/)[Small Business eCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/small-business-ecommerce-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 6,657 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

93%

Neutral

5%

Negative

2%

Pros & cons

Comprehensive e-commerce website builder

Scalable solution for small businesses

Frequent technical glitches and bugs

Expensive monthly subscription costs

Starting price

$29

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Shopify

4.5 (6,657)

VS.

[4.2 (1,291)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)

Starting Price

$29

Flat Rate, Per Month

Starting Price

$31.1

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.5 (6,139)

Ease Of Use

4.0 (1,020)

Value For Money

4.3 (5,067)

Value For Money

4.1 (825)

Customer Service

4.4 (4,847)

Customer Service

3.9 (714)

## Shopify alternatives

[4.2 (1,991)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

[4.4 (191)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124180/Brightpearl/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Highest Rated

[WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/)

[4.5 (1,039)](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/)

[Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)

[4.4 (10,598)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/reviews/)

Starting price

$17.00

Per User, Per Month

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/alternatives/)

## Who uses Shopify?

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## Pros and Cons

Comprehensive e-commerce website builder

96% positive reviews out of 847

Most reviewers describe e-commerce website setup as fast, intuitive, and packed with essential sales tools.

RUBY C

MARKETER, 1 employee.

"Shopify's user-friendly design enabled me, a beginner, to create an attractive online store quickly, utilizing customizable themes, app integrations, and reliable hosting for efficient e-commerce operations."

Frequent technical glitches and bugs

64% negative reviews out of 543

Most users report recurring bugs, slowdowns, and inconsistent support, causing frustration and workflow interruptions.

Debasish R

Tech Lead, 10,001+ employees.

"App is pretty unstable. when you select any navigation it took longer time to load."

Scalable solution for small businesses

93% positive reviews out of 444

Most reviewers indicate small business growth is supported by user-friendly tools and affordable entry-level plans.

Erin P

Owner, 1 employee.

"After trying a couple of different platforms, I have found Shopify to be the most robust and customizable and very accessible for small businesses."

Expensive monthly subscription costs

64% negative reviews out of 243

Most reviewers describe monthly subscription fees and paid add-ons as costly, especially for startups and small shops.

Eldar P

Media Editor And Manager, 2 - 10 employees.

"In my opinion, the monthly cost is expensive for someone who is just starting out with an online store. If you don't sell on a regular basis, the monthly cost can be a issue and not worth it."

Streamlined online selling platform

93% positive reviews out of 432

Most users report online selling is simple, with broad sales channels and efficient payment processing features.

Matt B

Account Executive, 2 - 10 employees.

"Shopify is a fantastic website than enables small businesses or sole traders to quickly comprise a online business to sell their products - me and many clients i work with use shopify and would not consider moving away"

High transaction fee structure

77% negative reviews out of 239

Most reviewers find transaction fees, especially with third-party gateways, significantly increase overall operating costs.

Rabie D

designer, 51 - 200 employees.

"These transaction fees, though they vary depending on the pricing plan, can significantly reduce profits, especially for companies with high sales volumes or low-priced goods."

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Order Management

4.5 (1,400)

59.00% of 1400 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Shopify helps you efficiently process, track, and fulfill orders from a centralized dashboard. Reviewers appreciate real-time updates, automated customer notifications, easy refunds, and integrations with shipping and CRM apps. Some mention occasional technical delays or limited post-processing edits.

Website Management

4.5 (1,266)

58.61% of 1266 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

You can easily customize and manage your online store with Shopify’s user-friendly website management tools. Users value the intuitive interface, variety of templates, and integration with apps, though some mention extra costs for advanced customization and limited free themes.

Shopping Cart

4.6 (1,213)

58.29% of 1213 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With Shopify’s shopping cart, you can offer customers a smooth, secure, and customizable checkout. Users highlight easy payment integration (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal), abandoned cart recovery, and guest checkout. Some wish for more checkout customization without upgrading plans.

Mobile Access

4.6 (1,178)

60.02% of 1178 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Shopify gives you comprehensive mobile access, letting you manage orders, update products, track inventory, and monitor analytics from anywhere. Reviewers appreciate the responsive design, real-time notifications, and seamless experience, though some wish for more mobile customization options.

Inventory Management

4.4 (1,166)

55.83% of 1166 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Shopify enables you to track, organize, and update inventory in real time, with alerts and bulk upload options. Reviewers like the intuitive interface, low stock warnings, and integration with third-party systems, but some note limitations compared to dedicated inventory software.

Catalog Management

4.5 (907)

53.58% of 907 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price

Shopify 58 features

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Alter the layout and content of reports

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Import and export data to and from software applications

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Integrates with eCommerce systems

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

Digitally sign online documents

Create and send email blasts/campaigns

Pre-made examples and templates for emails

For Retail Stores

Designed for small businesses

Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus

Shopify enables you to track, organize, and update inventory in real time, with alerts and bulk upload options. Reviewers like the intuitive interface, low stock warnings, and integration with third-party systems, but some note limitations compared to dedicated inventory software.

Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items

Collect, organize, and track inventory/product data including item numbers, descriptions, etc.

Shopify gives you comprehensive mobile access, letting you manage orders, update products, track inventory, and monitor analytics from anywhere. Reviewers appreciate the responsive design, real-time notifications, and seamless experience, though some wish for more mobile customization options.

Access the system via a mobile application

Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels

Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)

Manage and support multiple languages

Manage multiple teams and operations from a central location

Process payments via multiple modes directly through the application

Shopify helps you efficiently process, track, and fulfill orders from a centralized dashboard. Reviewers appreciate real-time updates, automated customer notifications, easy refunds, and integrations with shipping and CRM apps. Some mention occasional technical delays or limited post-processing edits.

Integration with payment gateways to facilitate online transactions

Offers multiple online payment options such as credit card, Paypal, gift cards, mobile payments, and more

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view

Customize the specifications of a finished product to meet the particular needs of a customer

Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action

Oversee the process of issuing refunds

Accept and track repeat orders

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Tracking, organizing, and controlling retail inventory throughout the supply chain and sales process

Manage sales in retail stores

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies

Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services

Optimize and manage the search engine optimization efforts for a website or digital content

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

With Shopify’s shopping cart, you can offer customers a smooth, secure, and customizable checkout. Users highlight easy payment integration (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal), abandoned cart recovery, and guest checkout. Some wish for more checkout customization without upgrading plans.

Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks

Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

You can easily customize and manage your online store with Shopify’s user-friendly website management tools. Users value the intuitive interface, variety of templates, and integration with apps, though some mention extra costs for advanced customization and limited free themes.

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Features

4.4 (6,041)

4.4

Based on 6,041 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.3 (5067)

Free Trial

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/pricing/)

Basic

$29.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   24/7 Support
-   2 Staff Accounts
-   77% Shipping Discounts
-   Abandoned Cart Recovery
-   Currency Conversion
-   Discount Codes
-   Fraud Analysis
-   Free SSL Certificate
-   Gift Cards
-   International Market Management
-   Language Translation
-   Local Payment Methods
-   Manual Order Creation
-   Market Domains and Subfolders
-   Online Store
-   Sales Channels
-   Shipping Labels
-   Shopify POS Lite
-   Unlimited Products
-   Up to 4 Inventory Locations

Shopify

$79.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   24/7 Support
-   5 Staff Accounts
-   88% Shipping Discounts
-   Abandoned Cart Recovery
-   Currency Conversion
-   Discount Codes
-   Fraud Analysis
-   Free SSL Certificate
-   Gift Cards
-   International Market Management
-   Language Translation
-   Local Payment Methods
-   Manual Order Creation
-   Market Domains and Subfolders
-   Online Store
-   Sales Channels
-   Shipping Labels
-   Shopify POS Lite
-   Standard Reports
-   Unlimited Products
-   Up to 5 Inventory Locations
-   USPS Priority Mail Cubic® Pricing

Advanced

$299.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   15 Staff Accounts
-   24/7 Support
-   88% Shipping Discounts
-   Abandoned Cart Recovery
-   Advanced Reports
-   Currency Conversion
-   Custom Pricing by Market
-   Discount Codes
-   Duties and Import Taxes
-   Fraud Analysis
-   Free SSL Certificate
-   Gift Cards
-   International Market Management
-   Language Translation
-   Local Payment Methods
-   Manual Order Creation
-   Market Domains and Subfolders
-   Online Store
-   Sales Channels
-   Shipping Labels
-   Shopify POS Lite
-   Third-Party Calculated Shipping Rates
-   Unlimited Products
-   Up to 8 Inventory Locations
-   USPS Priority Mail Cubic® Pricing

Plus

$2,300

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   200 Inventory Locations
-   24/7 Phone Support
-   Localized Global Selling
-   Unlimited Staff Accounts
-   Customizable Checkout Page

Value for money

4.3 (5,067)

4.3

Based on 5,067 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.4 (4847)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.4 (4,847)

4.4

Based on 4,847 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.5

Based on 6,657 reviews

Filter by rating

5(4268)

4(1906)

3(347)

2(74)

1(62)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

CD

Crystal D.

Owner

Arts and Crafts

### "Easy but expensive if you need help or adsona"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

March 30, 2026

My feelings are mixed. If you don’t need live customer service or support it’s a good product. Better for larger businesses

Pros

I use Shopify because it is basically a solid platform that is easy to use and the themes that are included are nicer

Cons

I hate that unless you pay more you don’t have live phone support. Also the fact that they charge for things including other providers like ticketing, surveys, mass emails etc

Switched from

[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/)

Too much down time on a regular basis and not enough chouces

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Admin, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales Support

Consumer Services

### "Satisfied user"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 30, 2026

I have been able to run and update our company website with no issues. I have also had success using the help chat for information on how to fix or do something.

Pros

I like the ease of making changes and updates to our website. I also appreciate how easy it was for me to learn how to navigate and update the website.

Cons

I wish it had a separate log in for members to have their own portal without having to use another application.

Switched from

[Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)

Starting a new page. We wanted something easier to manage.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Andrea G.

Ristoratore

Restaurants

### "Recensione Shopify"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 30, 2026

La mia esperienza complessiva con Shopify non posso dire altro che ottima. Negozi online e spedizioni a portata di mano, ottimo!

Pros

Il vantaggio che ho trovato usando Shopify è che hai tutte le spedizioni in un unica applicazione a portata di mano

Cons

Da quando utilizzo Shopify sinceramente non ho trovato una nota negativa da dover segnalare, app molto utile.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

DB

Dean B.

Marketing manager

Building Materials

### "Shopify Review"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

March 27, 2026

Pros

Very good user experience, well thought out platform. Super easy to create and more importantly manage an eCommerce site.

Cons

Main issue is the lack of control over checkout and customer accounts. I know you can get a bit more with plus but the price jump is crazy.

Switched from

[Magento BI](https://www.capterra.com/p/167535/Magento-Business-Intelligence/)

Magento while super customizable, was too difficult to maintain.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MT

Miguel T.

Owner

Consumer Goods

### "Awesome selling tool"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 27, 2026

Made for simplicity, so anyone can jump in and start selling without needing technical skills. It’s a no brainer

Pros

It’s really easy to use for those that aren’t tech savvy , it’s simplified to make it easy for users to start selling

Cons

They NNED to increase the withdrawal limit up to 10k per day at least I sell a lot and would like to get my money out

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Diana F.

Owner

Retail

### "The way to go with Ecom"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 26, 2026

Pros

I've been using Shopify since 2016. Built everything myself and the evolution and ease of the platform has been great.

Cons

I guess just making edits myself to the theme would require a bit of work with coding etc but now with Ai it's much easier.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AA

Alex A.

Smokes distributor

Apparel & Fashion

### "Shopify review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

March 26, 2026

I love Shopify it’s been super helpful for me and my wife’s business we have had a great opportunity with using it

Pros

My wife loves Shopify she owns a small business and that is the platform she uses for her payment really love the payment options the way the website is created. Super easy to use. Customer support is great data management the value for the money do you Shopify is wonderful

Cons

Really wasn’t a fan of the hold it put on my wife’s account it took a while for the funds to get able to access other than that it’s a great

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Assistant manager

Retail

### "Shopify is a great deal. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 25, 2026

Very good. After initial setup there is not much to worry about as the system is basically automatic after that.

Pros

Shopify is an easy to use application with great value for money. It's intuitive with several features. It's website design and payment options make things simple and convenient.

Cons

I did not find any true negatives using this application. Product options can be a little overwhelming at first, however.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AS

ALFREDO S.

lead

Wholesale

### "shopify 100% "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 23, 2026

I like that I have the option to select my payment methods, and I feel safe because they have very strong cybernetic security. great experience every purchase.

Pros

100% recommendable, I do my accounts day by day. Easy to use. Customer service is excellent. Cyber security is extremely secure.

Cons

Only once I think I couldn't enter the website due to the shopping congestion, I had to wait around 4 hours to be able to access it and make my purchase.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AL

Angou L.

HR Manager

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "My Experience with Shopify"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 19, 2026

Overall, my experience with Shopify has been great. The tool has seamless features that makes things happen. The interface is easy to navigate which makes it an ideal tool for on-boarding.

Pros

I like that Shopify has great customer support team that is highly responsive and always ready to help. The offer efficient technical support which ensures teams do not under go down-time. The dashboard is intuitive and very easy to navigate even for users with no technical skills.

Cons

Shopify has been an exceptionally great tool for us. I have not experienced any issues with this tool. I really like it.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

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