--- description: Learn more about Shopify pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Shopify Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [eCommerce Platforms](/directory/3/ecommerce/software) > [Shopify](/software/83891/shopify) # Shopify Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/83891/shopify Page: 1 / 269\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/83891/shopify?page=2) > Shopify is a commerce platform that helps businesses create online stores, sell across channels, and manage their operations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 6689 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Shopify? Shopify is used by entrepreneurs, solo sellers, retail stores, wholesale businesses, direct-to-consumer brands, global enterprises, and developers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 6689 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Shopify - **Location**: Ottawa, ON, Canada - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: BASIC SHOPIFY: $39 per month Online rate: 2.9% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.6% + 10¢ SHOPIFY: $105 per month Online rate: 2.7% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.5% + 10¢ ADVANCED SHOPIFY: $399 per month Online rate: 2.5% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.4% + 10¢ - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and 5 more ## Features - CRM Software - Catalog Management - Data Security - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Email Marketing Software - For Small Businesses - Gift Card Management - Inventory Management Software - Mobile Access - Multi-Channel Marketing - Multiple Payment Options - Order Management Software - Payment Gateway Integration - Payment Options - Promotions Management - Reporting/Analytics - Returns Management - SEO Management - Sales Reports - Shipping Management - Shopping Cart Software - Third-Party Integrations - Website Management - eCommerce Management ## Integrations (24 total) - Birdeye - Brevo - Constant Contact - Cyfe - Extensiv Order Management - Google Ads - Google Analytics 360 - Instagram - Kissmetrics - Klaviyo - Mad Mimi - Mailchimp - Meta for Business - Oberlo - PayPal ... and 9 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [eCommerce Platforms](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/3/ecommerce/software) ## Related Categories - [eCommerce Platforms](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/3/ecommerce/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30848/shopping-cart/software) - [Small Business eCommerce Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31259/small-business-ecommerce/software) - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) - [Retail POS System Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31656/retail-pos-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. [WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.ca/software/187800/woocommerce) — 4.5/5 (1042 reviews) 2. [Wix](https://www.capterra.ca/software/169007/wix) — 4.4/5 (10668 reviews) 3. [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/143461/squarespace) — 4.5/5 (3398 reviews) 4. [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.ca/software/135757/netsuite) — 4.2/5 (2041 reviews) 5. [Odoo](https://www.capterra.ca/software/135618/odoo) — 4.2/5 (1306 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Easy to set-up but requires additional time and knowledge for professional functionality" — 4.0/5 > **Leila** | *April 19, 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I was able to quickly create a professional e-commerce store with a free template, and there are many options for customization. Shopify continues to add functionality. > > **Cons**: Shopify relies heavily on paid apps for functionality. Stacking subscriptions for what could be considered basic functionality can be expensive. Also, this requires additional time to research; the apps can slow down the site and conflict with each other. > > Although I was able to set up a store quite quickly, I spent quite a lot of time trying to make the store function in the way that I needed. However, there are fewer issues and more functionality with 2.0 themes. I have yet to switch to the latest block-based themes and hope to maintain a stable 2.0 for a bit longer. ----- ### "Overall a good value" — 4.0/5 > **Trisha** | *March 31, 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The value is certainly there. It is easy to add products and list different option for items. The set up is very easy to receive payments and take orders. > > **Cons**: I found any customization to be more difficult. Trying to set up categories was a challenge. There is also a delay in receiving payments. > > For starter e-commerce sites and businesses this is a great affordable option, and allows a fast start up. ----- ### "A game-changing platform for E-commerce business owners" — 5.0/5 > **Swagat** | *April 16, 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I love most about Shopify is how easy to use and beginners friendly the platform is. You could pretty much launch your e-commerce website solely with Shopify without having to worry about any other platforms from getting a domain name and hosting space, to securing the website with SSL, everything in one place. Moreover, the cost for hosting your site is very minimal if you compare it with other competitors. > > **Cons**: So far till day, I have no complaints about Shopify. It did fulfil all my needs and requirements with ease during my first E-commerce website launch back in 2019. > > My journey to an e-commerce world started with Shopify, and I can't thank this platform enough. 6 years ago when I was looking to start a dropshipping business, that's when I came across Shopify. I used this product to design and publish my first dropshipping website in no time. Honestly, I had very little knowledge about websites that time, however I was still able to design a decent looking professional website and launch my dropshipping business. Isn't that fun? ----- ### "The best Ecommerce Platform hands down." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *February 6, 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: one stop shop for hosting an ecommerce store. Everything packaged into one price, with varying levels of support available from Shopify. Instead of having hosting somewhere, POS somewhere else and website on a different platform - this allows us complete peace of mind. > > **Cons**: Would be nice if there was a service level between my plan and the shopify plus plan. We definitely have identified features within the Shopify Plus plan that we would like to use but the total price tag doesnt make sense for us. > > We have used magento ,volusion and cube cart. After switching to shopify I can say confidently that it is the best platform to build a site on. Building a website and combining all the apps and functionality can be very daunting. On shopify - everything is right in front of you, and presented in a way that is very much like the apple app store. You can really do everything yourself with little training or help. ----- ### "Easy to use store builder with a few pricey add‑ons" — 4.0/5 > **Harshul** | *April 15, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Shopify is how easy it is to set up a store even if you’re not super technical. I tried it for a small side project and honestly the whole setup took less time than I expected. The themes look clean and professional, and editing them is simple. Payments are smooth too, customers don’t get stuck or confused. I also like the app store because I can add features without doing coding. The dashboard is clear and I can track orders, traffic and sales without digging around. > > **Cons**: Some apps get expensive fast, and a few features that should be basic are locked behind paid apps. Customizing themes beyond the simple stuff can get tricky unless you know Liquid or CSS. The reporting is okay but not great unless you pay for higher plans. Also sometimes the store feels a bit slow when too many apps are installed. Customer support is helpful but wait times can be long during busy hours. Not huge issues but they add up when you’re trying to run things smoothly. > > Overall my experience with Shopify has been really good. I used it for a small online store and it made the whole process simple, from adding products to handling payments. It’s beginner‑friendly but still powerful enough when you want to grow. There are small annoyances like app costs and limited free customization, but nothing that stopped me from running the store. For anyone who wants to start selling online without dealing with complicated setups, Shopify works well and feels reliable. ----- Page: 1 / 269\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/83891/shopify?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/83891/shopify) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data