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What Shopify is

Shopify is hosted commerce software for businesses selling across channels, with web and mobile access and no coding required. It supports inventory management across 10 locations, order synchronization, sales reporting, automation, employee permissions, digital products, and abandoned-cart recovery. The Shopify App Store has more than 21,000 commerce apps. Plans include secure commerce hosting and unlimited bandwidth, and domains added to Shopify receive a free TLS/SSL certificate. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. Support options vary by plan and include live chat or priority support. A free three-day trial is available without a credit card, but there is no free plan. Most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months after the trial; paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly. Third-party transaction fees may apply, with rates depending on the plan. Staff-account allowances also vary, with unlimited accounts on Plus. Shopify was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Who it suits

Shopify may suit businesses selling through social channels, marketplaces, or other sales channels that need hosted commerce tools. Its features include inventory, order, campaign, and performance management.

What it does well

  • Runs on web and mobile without coding.
  • Supports digital products and abandoned-cart recovery.
  • Plans include secure hosting and unlimited bandwidth.
  • Free three-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Third-party transaction fees may apply.
  • Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly.

Limits

There is no free plan. The free trial lasts three days; after it, most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months, and paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Basicbilled yearly · 10 inventory locations$29 a month
Growbilled yearly · 10 inventory locations · 5 additional staff accounts$79 a month
Advancedbilled yearly · 10 inventory locations · 15 additional staff accounts$299 a month
Plusstarts at · 200 inventory locations · Unlimited staff accounts$2,300 a month
POS Proper location$89 a month

As shopify.com lists them, read 19 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the Shopify website.
  2. Start the free three-day trial without entering a credit card.
  3. Choose a visual configuration route: AI prompt, pre-built template, or custom design.
  4. Manage the store from the web or mobile.
  5. Select a paid plan after the trial if you want to continue.

Verdict

Shopify brings hosted commerce, inventory tools, and sales-channel support together. Check plan-dependent staff limits and transaction fees, and note the difference between the introductory offer and yearly paid-plan starting price.

Questions

Does Shopify have a free plan?

No. Shopify offers a free three-day trial, then paid plans.

How much do paid plans cost?

Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly. After the trial, most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months.

Is a credit card required for the trial?

No. The free trial lasts three days and does not require a credit card.

What platforms can I use Shopify on?

Shopify can be run from the web or mobile without coding.

Can Shopify charge transaction fees?

Third-party transaction fees may apply, and rates depend on the plan.

What support is available?

Support options depend on the plan and include 24/7 live chat, enhanced live chat, or priority support.

Facts from Shopify's own pages

Abandoned cart recovery
Yes · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
App ecosystem
The Shopify App Store has more than 21,000 commerce apps. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
App marketplace
Yes · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
Checkout performance
Shopify says its checkout converts 15% better on average than other platforms. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Company type
Shopify describes itself as a tech company, not a bank. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Digital products
Yes · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
Founded
2006 · shopify.com, 23 Sept 2026
Free plan
No · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada · shopify.com, 23 Sept 2026
Commerce hosting
Plans include secure commerce hosting and unlimited bandwidth. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Hosting model
hosted · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
Introductory offer
After the 3-day trial, most plans cost $1 per month for the first three months. · shopify.com, 19 Oct 2026
Inventory locations
10 · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026
Payment fees
Third-party transaction fees may apply, and rates depend on the plan. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Platform access
Businesses can run Shopify from web or mobile without coding. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Refund policy
The page says accounts can be canceled anytime but does not state a refund policy. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Sales channels
Shopify supports online, in-person, AI chat, social, marketplace, and global selling. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Security certification
Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Shop shoppers
Shopify says Shop provides access to more than 250 million shoppers. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
SSL certificate
Shopify includes a free TLS/SSL certificate for domains added to Shopify. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Staff accounts
Plans range from 5 or 15 staff accounts to unlimited staff accounts on Plus. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Starting price
Paid plans start at $29 per month billed yearly ($39 billed monthly), as shown on Shopify's US pricing page. · shopify.com, 19 Oct 2026
Support options
Support includes 24/7 live chat, enhanced live chat, or priority support depending on plan. · shopify.com, 27 Sept 2026
Transaction fee
varies · shopify.com, 20 Sept 2026

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