--- description: Learn more about Shopify price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Shopify Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [eCommerce Software](/directory/3/ecommerce/software) > [Shopify](/software/83891/shopify) # Shopify Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/83891/shopify Page: 1 / 270\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/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 6715 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** | 6715 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 - CRM - Catalog Management - Data Security - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Email Marketing - For Small Businesses - Gift Card Management - Inventory Management - Mobile Access - Multi-Channel Marketing - Multiple Payment Options - Order Management - Payment Gateway Integration - Payment Options - Promotions Management - Reporting/Analytics - Returns Management - SEO Management - Sales Reports - Shipping Management - Shopping Cart - Third-Party Integrations - Website Management - eCommerce Management ## Integrations (24 total) - Birdeye - Brevo Marketing Platform - 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 - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [eCommerce Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/3/ecommerce/software) ## Related Categories - [eCommerce Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/3/ecommerce/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30848/shopping-cart/software) - [Ecommerce Tools for Small Businesses](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31259/small-business-ecommerce/software) - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) - [Retail POS Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31656/retail-pos-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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After initial setup there is not much to worry about as the system is basically automatic after that. ----- ### "Shopify review" — 5.0/5 > **calvin** | *01 December 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It was designed for people who are not technical users like me, offering a highly intuitive interface for building and managing online stores. > > **Cons**: The costs, and so many feature require third part apps, which can be more additional monthly fee. > > Easy to use and highly intuitive interface for building and managing online stores, I like it more than other similar product because of that. ----- ### "Shopify review" — 4.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *01 December 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it offers a 3 day free trial to test it out first. > > **Cons**: It is a bit on the pricey side especially for those who are just starting out > > It was a good experience, i like that it is versitile when it comes to what one can sell, and the easily customizable website templates ----- ### "Shopify review" — 5.0/5 > **Elmare** | *24 November 2024* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use. Easy setup and adding products. Would recommend > > **Cons**: The cost every month us bit too high if you just starting. > > Very happy overall with site. Like i said cost bit high for small businesse. ----- ### "The Best Ecommerce Platform (and it's not even close)" — 5.0/5 > **Micah** | *29 August 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How it is the widest used, most reliable, and most advanced ecommerce tool available in the world. It has so many apps, and everything is standardized and set up for the ecom industry. Couldn't be happier with Shopify > > **Cons**: Limitations on B2B, wholesale, and businesses that rely on "dealer" networks. I know there are some features but its not as intuitive as retail DTC side of shopify. > > Very very happy with it, It is everything I need and more\! I will be a lifelong shopify user for its great features. ----- Page: 1 / 270\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/83891/shopify?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/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