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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 29th, 2026 # Reviews of Shopify Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JG Jessee G Director of MediaMedia Production, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The admin interface is clean, highly robust, and the built-in marketing reports allow me to track the performance of our advertising campaigns in real time.“ July 14, 2026 VK Vitali K IT ManagerRetail, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Misconfigured product will be abused by bad actors using specialised tools for shopify and you will loose money if you fail to catch these orders. If you list on shop app it will overtake your checkout to scrape your customers.“ April 4, 2026 Gary A W Founder CEOApparel & Fashion, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The platform has provided a reliable and scalable foundation for growing my business, making it easy to manage products, process orders, and reach customers through multiple sales channels.“ July 24, 2026 AD Alexandre D Secretary GeneralInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “They do reply to messages quickly but I have noticed delays during busy periods which I don't think is great when having problems with payments or data. When it comes to exporting large datasets, it takes extra care to prevent duplicates, this could be streamlined.“ June 21, 2026 SA Simon A Founder and Shopify E-commerce Strategist at OpklopperInternet, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “As an e-commerce agency and Shopify Plus Partner, Opklopper uses Shopify for professional online store builds, redesigns, replatforming projects and ongoing optimization.“ July 13, 2026 SP Sonu P Systems AnalystConsumer Goods, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Costs can increase quite a bit over time, especially with paid apps and transaction fees. While the basics are easy, more advanced customization isn’t very straightforward and often needs developer support.“ April 24, 2026 RR Rebecca R production managerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The tools for product management, payments, and order tracking are well-designed and help streamline daily operations. While costs can increase with apps and upgrades, Shopify remains a strong and effective solution for building a professional e-commerce business.“ May 22, 2026 AS ALFREDO S leadWholesale, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Only once I think I couldn't enter the website due to the shopping congestion, I had to wait around 4 hours to be able to access it and make my purchase.“ March 23, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 6718 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Micah L. CMO Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Ecommerce Platform (and it's not even close)" August 29, 2026 5.0 Very very happy with it, It is everything I need and more! I will be a lifelong shopify user for its great features. 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. Alternatives considered [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Reason for choosing Shopify Because shopify is the goat in ecommerce. It's clear as day Switched from [WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/) Because Shopify is way better in every way Review Source EA Estrella A. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Flexible storefront engineering with Shopify" August 26, 2026 5.0 Shopify offers an exceptionally reliable online store foundation. High ease of use and seamless payment processing allow our team to launch fast. Pros Robust Storefront GraphQL APIs make custom headless setups straightforward. Powerful developer tools like Shopify CLI accelerate custom app builds. Cons API rate limits can occasionally constrain heavy data syncing, and navigating complex Liquid liquid logic in legacy themes gets tedious. Review Source MB Madeline B. Boss Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Its OK but Not OK" September 21, 2026 3.0 My overall shopping experience using shopify has for the most part been good , but the customer service department is not very good. For example, I purchased an item from a Shopify shop and I never received it. And since there's no customer service that you can call and talk to I never received my money back. Pros What I like most about shopify is that it makes it easier to pay at almost any website. You can just connect right to it and voila. Cons When I liked least about Shopify.Is that not all the shops are real that you can purchase from so it's easy to get ripped off. Review Source BL Brooks L. Buyer Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy Store Setup with Flexible Payment Options" June 13, 2026 5.0 Overall, the experience with Shopify is smooth and reliable, especially when it comes to data management, and payment processing. It makes it easy to accept orders and handle transactions securely. The platform also offers a variety of payment options, allowing customers to check out using credit cards, digital wallets, and other methods, which helps improve convenience and sales. Pros What I liked most about Shopify is its strong ease of use, making it simple to set up and manage an online store even for beginners. The platform also offers helpful customer support, with guides and assistance available when issues come up. Overall, it provides good value for money because it includes many tools for building, managing, and growing an online business in one place. Cons the costs can add up quickly, especially with paid apps and transaction fees, which can affect value for money. Switched from [Shop Boss](https://www.capterra.com/p/121909/Shop-Boss-Pro/) Because Shopify has more payment options to choose from Review Source SS Samuel S. Co-Founder Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Been using Shopify for 8 years now" August 11, 2026 5.0 Overall, Shopify has been a very solid platform for running an ecommerce business. It handles the core infrastructure well and gives us the flexibility to adapt the store as our needs evolve. There are some limitations and additional costs as operations become more complex, but the reliability, integrations, and scalability make it a strong solution overall. Pros Shopify makes it relatively simple to build, manage, and scale an ecommerce business without requiring a lot of technical knowledge. The platform is reliable, the admin interface is straightforward, and the large ecosystem of apps and integrations makes it easy to add functionality as the business grows Cons The biggest downside is that costs can add up quickly once you start relying on multiple third-party apps for more advanced functionality. Some features that feel like they should be native to the platform require an additional subscription or custom development. Review Source AC Andy C. Sales Director Sporting Goods Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A solid platform for getting our gear online fast." August 3, 2026 5.0 Does what we need it to do for direct sales without requiring a dedicated tech team. Not built for complex B2B pricing but handles our consumer-facing side well enough. ROI is there if you stick to standard features and don't go app-crazy. Better options exist if you're mainly wholesale, but for mixed operations it gets the job done. Pros We managed to get our sporting goods catalogue up and running in about two weeks. That’s a big help when you’re pushing to hit quarterly targets. The payment gateway options work great for our Indonesian market, too, customers can use their local methods without us having to build out any custom integrations. Plus, syncing our inventory between the physical showroom and the online store has finally cut down on those awkward oversell situations that used to kill our deals. Cons Monthly fees add up quick once you factor in the apps you actually need to run a proper B2B operation. The discount code system is pretty basic - we can't do the tiered pricing structures our bulk buyers expect without workarounds. Customer support responds but rarely understands wholesale scenarios. Review Source Leah G. YouTuber Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Shopify is a staple " September 19, 2026 4.0 Pros Shopify was pretty easy to get started with and made setting up an online store a lot less complicated than I expected. I liked that most of what I needed was already built into the platform, so I didn’t have to piece everything together from a bunch of different places. Cons The biggest downside for me was the cost once you start adding extra apps or features. The basic platform is easy to use, but some things that feel like they should already be included require an additional app or monthly charge. It can also take a little time to get the store looking exactly how you want if you’re picky about the design. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Associate Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An iconic tool of the highest ilk." August 15, 2026 5.0 It's great! From being able to track sources of sales, to metrics review in platform. To to inventory management, to check out pages. It's all there and it's all great. Pros Shopify is a must-have for any small business. Even medium size businesses. It definitely tends to get expensive, but it is worth it with all of the robust features and functionality contained in it. Cons At times it can be a little buggy and slow when faced with really long lists of skus. Pages can tend to bog down, but other than that it's a fairly smooth tool. Review Source Chiara L. Worker Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Shopify, even for a beginner like me" August 4, 2026 5.0 Amazing product, so easy to use even for a beginner like me, it explains everything step-by-step! Worth trying it. Pros I was unsure the first time I was opening a website of my own but Shopify made everything so much easy, intuitive that I manually got the hang of it. When first opening my online store I got to see how to upload the products and the various payment options and procedures, honestly if you don't know where to start it's the best product ever to start selling! Cons My experience was very pleasing so I have nothing to complain about Shopify, valuable product that I would surely recommend. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Analyst Consumer Electronics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Powerful but pricey and tricky" September 3, 2026 3.0 Pros Super easy to get a store up and running in hours, even if you're not technical. The app store is huge, so you can add almost any feature you need. Payment integration is smooth, and the checkout experience is professional. Themes look great out of the box, and inventory management is straightforward. Makes dropshipping and digital products really simple to sell online. Cons Monthly fees add up fast – you need paid apps for basic stuff, and transaction fees hurt unless you use Shopify Payments. The liquid template language is hard to customize without coding skills, so you end up paying a developer. Also, the admin dashboard can feel cluttered, and migrating away from Shopify is a total nightmare. Review Source LC Leila C. Owner, Designer, Creator Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to set-up but requires additional time and knowledge for professional functionality" April 19, 2026 4.0 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. 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. Switched from [Big Cartel](https://www.capterra.com/p/230161/Big-Cartel/) I liked the simplicity and ease of Big Cartel, but I needed much more functionality. Review Source VK Vitali K. IT Manager Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great platform for simple and medium complexity shops" April 4, 2026 4.0 Overall if we list out pros and cons, pros outweigh cons. However the cons will be constant pain in the neck that will be impossible to solve. Example complex checout rules have rely on multiple external apps and are very difficult to manage and maintain. Pros Shopify takes care of many things for you such as hosting, platform and payments and wallets. Shopify offers an extensive variety of apps to help you extend its functionality Cons You are bound by shopify’s rules and it can be extremely difficult to ad bespoke functionality. And impossible to do that on the checkout process. Misconfigured product will be abused by bad actors using specialised tools for shopify and you will loose money if you fail to catch these orders. If you list on shop app it will overtake your checkout to scrape your customers. Switched from [Adobe Commerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/227129/Magento-Commerce/) We were looking ro solve some specific issues related to our business Review Source SG Swagat G. CEO and Founder Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A game-changing platform for E-commerce business owners" April 16, 2026 5.0 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? 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. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Wanted to try something more professional and easy-to-use platform. Review Source DD Domenico D. IT Systems Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experience with Shopify." December 17, 2025 5.0 Shopify is has alot of amazing add on apps and seamless integrates with other on-line stores. The software has everything in one place and has great customization capabilities. Pros The software is an all in one commerce software. Product customizability and ease of use. Shopify supports third party integration. User-friendliness of the tool and ease of setting up. The product is affordable and has quality customer support services. Cons Everything about the software works well. The software is also generally flexible and reliable for all sizes of businesses. No dislike. Switched from [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)[FastSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/151764/FastSpring/)[Unanet ERP AE](https://www.capterra.com/p/130633/Clearview-InFocus/) Need for a better product that could cater all our e-commerce management needs without incurring more cost of implementation made us switch from our previous vendors to Shopify. Review Source Sunil T. Ceo Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easiest way to start an e-commerce business." April 11, 2026 5.0 It was a awesome experience.we were up and running in just 2 hours .the domain integration and payment processing all happened quickly . Pros Shopify have irresistible offer for new users for first three months where they provide one dollar per month charges .so it's number one option for startups to choose Shopify .the user interface is simple and beginner friendly. Cons The Shopify payment is not available in countries like India which makes it difficult to receive payments although there are other third party payment providers like paypal ,razorpay and others which integrate very well .but I hope that Shopify payment will be made available in india as well . Review Source Slayder R. Web Developer Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Shopify Review for Developers" March 3, 2026 5.0 My experience with Shopify has been mostly positive. I have developed two e-commerce websites and have also provided support for another e-commerce site built on Shopify, and the software is pleasant. The only downside as a developer is that Shopify, not being open source, does not allow certain adjustments or customizations unless it is with authorization or direct support from Shopify. Another strong point is the payment options and Shopify Payments; it is usually very convenient due to having simple rates that can have benefits if contracted annually and paid monthly. Pros Scalability and hosting management offer speed and consistency as the business grows. The website adapts to continue processing all data and the front end for users in the best possible way. Cons The prices in relation to functionality can be somewhat extensive compared to other CMS software on the market, but once you start working on the platform, how intuitive and easy it is makes it possible to pay for the service. Review Source AP Alissa P. Agent Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Use and Reliable" April 5, 2026 5.0 my experience with Shopify has been really positive. It’s a solid platform for building and managing an online store, and it handles payments smoothly, which takes a lot of stress off. The ease of use and reliable customer support make it beginner-friendly, but it’s also scalable if your business grows. The only real drawback is the pricing, but if you’re making consistent sales, it’s worth it Pros Shopify is easy it is to use, even if you’re not super techsavvy. The website process is very straightforward, and you can get a store up and running pretty quickly. There are a lot of templates to choose from, and they look professional without needing much customization. I also liked the variety of payment options—it makes it simple for customers to check out, which is huge for conversions. I’ve been able to reach someone through chat pretty easily when I needed help. Cons biggest downside is the cost. Between the monthly subscription, transaction fees, and paid apps, it can get expensive fast, especially if you’re just starting out. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer E-Commerce Manager Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tough to beat!" January 5, 2026 5.0 There is no other e-comm provider platform that I would rather use. If I was told tomorrow that we were tranisitioning to another provider, then I would quit tomorrow, too. Pros I have used Shopify Plus for the last 3.5 years following a role that used Square. Shopify is the Rolls Royce of e-comm platforms (or maybe, Rolls Royce is the Shopify of cars?). Shopify integrates with every possible thing, has a robust app store, and is super easy to use. Their support is always on and always helpful, too. Cons Almost all of the reporting is great, but some of the reports/info is hard to gather. For example, Shopify support told me to use Google Analytics for site traffic data rather than the data native to Shopify. Review Source Diana F. Owner Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The way to go with Ecom" March 26, 2026 5.0 Pros I've been using Shopify since 2016. Built everything myself and the evolution and ease of the platform has been great. Cons I guess just making edits myself to the theme would require a bit of work with coding etc but now with Ai it's much easier. Review Source AL Angou L. HR Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Experience with Shopify" March 19, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Shopify has been great. The tool has seamless features that makes things happen. The interface is easy to navigate which makes it an ideal tool for on-boarding. Pros I like that Shopify has great customer support team that is highly responsive and always ready to help. The offer efficient technical support which ensures teams do not under go down-time. The dashboard is intuitive and very easy to navigate even for users with no technical skills. Cons Shopify has been an exceptionally great tool for us. I have not experienced any issues with this tool. I really like it. Review Source RCR Rodel C R. Journal Editor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Our medical journals is online without having to hire a developer." April 25, 2026 4.0 Shopify is the solution I needed to sell publications online. Payment options offered were sufficient for the target audience and the price justified itself immediately. Pros Creating a store for selling my publication with payments was much easier than expected despite me lacking even a bit of tech skills. It really seemed to be made for a busy person. Cons The support services provided can vary greatly from time to time. Was waiting on hold for much longer than necessary for a question regarding payment setup. Review Source HK Huda K. Rebel and Founder Co-CEO Huda Beauty Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The formidable e-commerce infrastructure" July 6, 2026 5.0 Pros Shopify is the Rolls-Royce of platforms for deploying sales funnels quickly. The simplicity with which tracking pixels (Meta, Google, TikTok) can be connected and retargeting campaigns launched is a major asset for my work. Cons Reliance on the app ecosystem quickly becomes expensive. advanced source code customization requires mastering its proprietary language (Liquid). Review Source Felix N. Founder Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Used Shopify for a decade, overall very disappointed" July 29, 2025 1.0 After 11 years of use, overall very disappointed with Shopify. And don;'t be fooled that if you just upgrade, the offering will be better: we tried plus (it was underwhelming to say the least, and a complete rip off on price; if I recall correctly, part of the contract you have to sign included not telling others how much it costs you, which says quite a lot....). It was a few years ago, and we wanted a B2B online store, but despite the price tag, back then their B2B offering didn't even have payment terms.. (pay on 30 days), among a ton of other issues (like not being able to have a different billing address and shipping address for wholesale orders). Turned out we were basically paying a lot of money to be guinea pigs.. The wider issue we have seen, as a difference from the early years we used Shopify to now is that the support has become incredibly poor. You can be paying them a lot of money each year, but doesn't mean you'll be able to speak to someone, or should expect a reply within 48 hours when you finally get through... Let alone the issue being sorted promptly, and efficiently. And time and time again, when we have an issue, their support process seems a mess, to the extent that you get real fear and anxiety that you are so reliant on them for your online shop/business. Pros The up time of the online shop, and basic foundations of Shopify have been good, one of the few redeeming features; our website is rarely not working, and the payments basically always seem to work. Useful to connect to POS too. Cons The support has become unbelievably bad, even if you are paying them hundreds of pounds every month, you now have to convince an Ai chatbot to let you speak to a human. And even then, how poor the support you get really leaves you worrying that you are trusting this company with your business... We recently had to rest a user account, after 4 days of jumping through hoops to try and get Shopify support to fix it, they reset the wrong account (my admin account), and in the end, after 5 days of no access to our own account, I had to track down a former employee, now in a different country, to get a code to access the account. And no matter how useless the support, if you try and ask for any money back, from the substantial sums you are paying them, it seems the support are trained to completely ignore you, pretend the question doesn't exist. Shopify also seem to be constantly 'updating' things, which actually seems to mean removing support or functionality, over-simplifying things. And then constantly telling you 'shopify can't do that', or 'can't do that anymore' so you need to 'use an app'. So you end up using loads of apps, and any time something goes wrong, shopify just says 'not our problem, you need to speak with the apps support...'. And more and more we are hearing from the App's support that Shopify is stopping them doing things, removing functionality etc. Review Source Ryan P. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "start selling custom merchandise fast!" January 22, 2026 5.0 Overall, it beats out the competition, hands down. It's great for beginners and the free version is incomparable. Pros I like that it's super simple and quick to set up a store that you can easily integrate with merchandise suppliers. Cons It has a bit of a learning curve when it comes to picking default views of certain items, and I wish that ordering samples was a bit cheaper. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Honest Review of Shopify - Easy, Efficient and Supportive" January 12, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Shopify has been very positive! It's so easy to create your own e-commerce in a very short time with pre-built templates and other things! I love the customization that this app provide. I really recommend it! :) Pros What I like of Shopify is how user-friendly it is: the interface is very intuitive. You have a problem? There is the customer support that is going to help you in many topics. I actually used it for my own e-commerce and... I would absolutely use it again and again! Cons Nothing. Honestly my experience with Shopify has been very positive. If I had something to mention could be the cost of some apps and plans but... overall GREAT! Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.