Shopify

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by Shopify · Ottawa, Canada · Since 2006

Leading hosted e-commerce platform with a huge app ecosystem.

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Starting price: ₹1,994/mo; per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating: 4.6; transparency & India fit

What is Shopify?

Shopify is e-commerce platforms & website builders from Shopify, based in Ottawa, Canada and has been building software since 2006. Leading hosted e-commerce platform with a huge app ecosystem.

E-commerce platforms let you build and run an online store — catalogue, checkout, payments, shipping and marketing — and sync with marketplaces. Global platforms dominate D2C; Indian products compete on price, UPI checkout and WhatsApp commerce.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹1,994 per month.

What works well

+Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
+20 years in business — a mature, stable product
+Native mobile apps for work on the go
+One of the top-ranked e-commerce platforms & website builders options in our catalogue

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Shopify features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Shopify adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Storefront themes and mobile checkout
Indian payment gateways and COD
Shipping integrations
Marketplace sync (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)
Discounts, coupons and abandoned cart recovery
WhatsApp commerce
Apps and plugins
Analytics and SEO
Mobile apps for Android and iOS

Shopify pricing

Entry price

₹1,994/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Shopify charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on shopify.com.

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Specifications

Category: E-commerce platforms & website builders
Vendor: Shopify
Headquarters: Ottawa, Canada
Founded: 2006
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: ₹1,994/mo
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Shopify — frequently asked questions

What is Shopify?+

Shopify is e-commerce platforms & website builders by Shopify. Leading hosted e-commerce platform with a huge app ecosystem.

How much does Shopify cost?+

Shopify starts at about ₹1,994 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Shopify offer a free trial or free plan?+

Shopify typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Shopify made in India?+

No. Shopify is developed by Shopify in Ottawa, Canada, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Shopify best suited for?+

Shopify suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for e-commerce platforms & website builders.

What are the best alternatives to Shopify?+

Popular alternatives in e-commerce platforms & website builders include Swiggy Minis, Instamojo Store, Instamojo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Shopify deployed?+

Shopify is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.