--- description: Review of Shopify Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Shopify | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/4526/online-payment/software) > [Shopify](/software/390630/shopify) # Shopify Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390630/shopify Page: 1 / 270\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390630/shopify?page=2) > Shopify is a web-based e-commerce platform that offers a mobile POS (mPOS) system. The mPOS enables users to manage their business and complete transactions in-store as well as at markets, pop-ups, and trade shows. The e-commerce platform enables retailers to sell online and reach their customers through mobile and social media channels. Shopify’s mPOS features inventory management capabilities that can sync with e-commerce store so users can see their actual inventory for both assets. It also features store management capabilities, such as reporting and analytics, staff management, order histories, and customer management. The e-commerce software facilitates setting up an online shop through Shopify’s website builder and blogging platform. Payment is managed through its shopping cart feature, which is backed by 70 payment gateways. Shopify provides search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, social media integration and a discount code as a part of its marketing module. The stock count can be tracked in real-time, and products can be de-listed when inventory runs out. Shopify's analytics module can be integrated with Google Analytics to track sales, visits, and referrals. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 6720 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 6720 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 - API - Activity Dashboard - CRM - Catalog Management - Content Management - Customer Accounts - Customer Database - Customer Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Data Synchronisation - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Electronic Signature - Email Marketing - Email Templates - For Retail ## Integrations (23 total) - Birdeye - Brevo - Constant Contact - Cyfe - Extensiv Order Management - Google Ads - Google Analytics 360 - Instagram - Kissmetrics - Klaviyo - Mad Mimi - Meta for Business - Oberlo - PayPal - Pinterest ... and 8 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4526/online-payment/software) ## Related Categories - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4526/online-payment/software) - [eCommerce Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4340/ecommerce/software) - [Retail Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/30/inventory-management-software/software) - [Furniture Store Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/37/furniture-store-retail-software/software) - [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. [WooCommerce](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/163450/woocommerce) — 4.5/5 (1054 reviews) 2. [Wix](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/159592/wix) — 4.4/5 (10792 reviews) 3. [Squarespace](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/157453/squarespace) — 4.6/5 (3430 reviews) 4. [PrestaShop](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/108024/prestashop) — 4.3/5 (332 reviews) 5. [Shopify POS](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/372951/shopify-pos) — 4.6/5 (248 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Wish I had switched from Wix years ago" — 5.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *14 May 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Shopify feels purpose-built for eCommerce. After switching from Wix, the difference in overall performance, flexibility, and ecosystem became obvious very quickly. The platform is easier to scale, the app integrations are strong, checkout feels polished, and there are far more tools available for growing a business. Customization options are excellent, and there is a large community and support network around the platform. > > **Cons**: There can be a learning curve when first moving over, especially when dealing with themes, apps, and advanced customization. Costs can also increase as you add apps and additional features. Some functions that feel like they should be built-in sometimes require outside apps. > > My experience has been extremely positive. I switched from Wix and immediately noticed improvements in site performance, overall usability, and the ability to grow a business. Shopify feels like a platform designed around serious eCommerce rather than trying to be a general website builder that also happens to sell products. The ecosystem is strong, the checkout process feels polished, and it gives businesses room to scale without feeling limited. The migration took effort, but looking back I wish I had switched sooner. ----- ### "Amazing Features" — 4.0/5 > **Adewale** | *7 September 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I think that Shopify is quite intuitive for my business. The features are intuitive and easy to use. I also received my payment sooner than expected - no delays. The pages look beautiful when ready and i feel good having such a platform. > > **Cons**: I think that Shopify is quite expensive and would be worth categorising users so that start-ups like mine pay amounts commensurate with their turnover. I think that will help me maximise profit and still be able to enjoy the amazing features of Shopify. > > Overall, I would say that Shopify is a great platform and readily meets my needs as a customer. Most of the time, I am amazed at the features and what I can do with them. ----- ### "Easy to use" — 4.0/5 > **Ashley** | *13 October 2024* | Luxury Goods & Jewelry | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to set up web based shop, not a graphic designer and I could. > > **Cons**: Monthly fee was higher than I wanted it to be. > > Like, would use again for e-commerce. Trusted website. ----- ### "Why Opklopper uses Shopify for D2C, B2B and hybrid commerce" — 5.0/5 > **Simon** | *13 July 2026* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an e-commerce agency and Shopify Plus Partner, Opklopper uses Shopify for professional online store builds, redesigns, replatforming projects and ongoing optimization. What we like most is that Shopify combines ease of use for merchants with the flexibility needed for serious e-commerce growth. Shopify works well for D2C, B2B and hybrid commerce brands that need a scalable platform for product management, checkout, payments, shipping, international commerce, apps, integrations, UX/UI improvements and CRO. > > **Cons**: Shopify is not always the cheapest option, and advanced setups require proper planning. B2B logic, ERP/PIM/POS integrations, international markets, tracking, redirects, product structure and custom UX/UI should not be treated as a simple plug-and-play setup. To get the best result, Shopify needs a clear strategy, a solid implementation partner and ongoing optimization. > > At Opklopper, we work with Shopify and Shopify Plus for ambitious D2C, B2B and hybrid commerce brands in the Netherlands and Belgium. We use Shopify for new webshop builds, redesigns, replatforming projects, migrations and ongoing webshop optimization. Our experience is that Shopify gives growing brands a reliable foundation for product management, checkout, payments, shipping, content, tracking, apps, integrations and international growth. It is especially strong when a brand wants to move away from a less flexible platform and needs a more scalable, manageable and conversion-focused commerce setup. Shopify works best when it is implemented with the right strategy. For serious brands, the value is not only in the platform itself, but in how the storefront, UX/UI, product structure, data, redirects, tracking, integrations and customer journey are set up. Overall, Shopify is one of the strongest e-commerce platforms we work with for brands that want to grow professionally online. It is a strong fit for new builds, redesigns and replatforming projects where scalability, usability, performance, conversion and ongoing optimization matter. ----- ### "Go to out the box Ecommerce Website option" — 5.0/5 > **Phil** | *22 September 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Out the box it is more or less ready to use. Pick a theme and you can pretty much start adding products to your online store. You can add multiple payment options outside of the native Shopify option. There are loads of additional apps that allow for further functionality within the backend which is great as you can do most things codeless > > **Cons**: If you want to add more custom things to the site then there is a little bit of a learning curve. You can add some code to the site but you can be limited with whichever theme you are using > > Overall really really good. Ideal starting point for an ecom store. 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