--- description: Review of Shopify Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Shopify | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/4526/online-payment/software) > [Shopify](/software/390630/shopify) # Shopify Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/390630/shopify Page: 1 / 269\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 6692 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 6692 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 (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 - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4526/online-payment/software) ## Related Categories - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4526/online-payment/software) - [Sporting Goods POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/109/sporting-goods-store-software/software) - [Wireless / Cellular POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/35/cellular-wireless-pos-software/software) - [Mobile Point of Sale Systems Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1400/mpos/software) - [Bookstore Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/72/bookstore-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[TikTok](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/354082/tiktok) — 4.6/5 (638 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Easiest way to start an e-commerce business." — 5.0/5 > **Sunil** | *11 April 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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 . > > It was a awesome experience.we were up and running in just 2 hours .the domain integration and payment processing all happened quickly . ----- ### "Strong eCommerce platform with reliable NetSuite integration" — 5.0/5 > **Sonu** | *24 April 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Shopify is very easy to use and quick to set up compared to other eCommerce platforms. The UI is clean, and managing products, orders, and payments is pretty straightforward. What worked really well for us is how smoothly it integrates with other systems — we’re using it with NetSuite via Celigo, and that has helped automate a lot of our order and customer data flow. It saves a lot of manual work once everything is set up properly. Also, the app ecosystem is quite strong if you need extra features. > > **Cons**: 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. From an integration perspective, maintaining workflows via Celigo sometimes needs monitoring, especially when there are sync errors or data mismatches. > > Overall, our experience has been positive. Shopify handles the front-end eCommerce side really well, and with the NetSuite integration through Celigo, we’ve been able to streamline backend operations like order syncing and inventory updates. There were some initial challenges during setup and mapping, but once stabilized, it’s been quite reliable. It’s a good option if you want something scalable without building everything from scratch. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "The Best of The Best For eCommerce Websites" — 5.0/5 > **Maragaret** | *11 February 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It offers an easy means of creating a complete eCommerce website for all sizes of business. I see it as the Cadillac of business website building. Shopify has a large following that is helpful for getting traffic. > > **Cons**: It is expensive and offers more than what I need to use. Options are needed for the best use, however many of them cost more money. > > It's the best source for eCommerce website building. I have researched all the major eCommerce websites for comparison and believe Shopify is the best. There are many instructions that make navigation easy. I found it easy to build a beautiful website. Customer service is great if there are any problems. There are many templates that target specific business models. It also provides a user-friendly, drag-and-drop editor with no coding. I like the secure payment processing, inventory management, and marketing tools. ----- ### "Easy to use store builder with a few pricey add‑ons" — 4.0/5 > **Harshul** | *15 April 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.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/390630/shopify?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/390630/shopify) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data