--- description: Learn more about Shopify price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover 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, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [eCommerce Software](/directory/3/ecommerce/software) > [Shopify](/software/83891/shopify) # Shopify Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/83891/shopify Page: 1 / 270\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/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 6707 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** | 6707 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 - 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.ie/directory/3/ecommerce/software) ## Related Categories - [eCommerce Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/3/ecommerce/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30848/shopping-cart/software) - [eCommerce Software for Small Business](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31259/small-business-ecommerce/software) - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) - [Retail POS Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31656/retail-pos-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is a must have\!\! > > **Cons**: I have not experienced any down side to using Shopify. It is easy to use, versatile and focussed to provide the best possible customer experience possible. It was not necessary to utilise the website creation options but Shopify understands the retail space so vividly that the roll out was slick and effortless. > > It is simply a great product and I would suggest it as a "need to have" business tool to any ecommerce outfit, whatever the size. The support provided by Shopify as well is a "breath of fresh air" as they really work with you to grow your business and optimise your offering. ----- ### "One of the best website ecommerce solutions out there" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 March 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It takes the headache out of manually setting up an ecommerce website. Security and updates are all taken care of for you, which is especially important when selling online. > > **Cons**: The customisation options can be limited with certain website templates. This can be overcome with custom coding however. > > It's a great ecommerce solution, both for those just getting started selling online, and also those with established businesses. ----- ### "The Best E-Com Website Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Tanveer** | *19 October 2024* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: easy to start with new website and easy payment method > > **Cons**: margin to deduct from payment method with you use web payment > > very good and i using it from a 5 years. i am increasing revnue. ----- ### "A Powerful Platform for Growing E-Commerce Brands" — 5.0/5 > **Gary A** | *24 July 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Shopify is how easy it is to launch and manage an online store, even without extensive technical knowledge. The platform provides everything needed to run an e-commerce business in one place, including website hosting, product management, payment processing, shipping integrations, and marketing tools. As a growing brand, I appreciate the wide range of themes and apps available, which make it easy to customize the store and add new functionality as the business expands. Shopify also integrates seamlessly with social media platforms and sales channels, allowing us to reach customers wherever they shop. Another major advantage is reliability. Shopify handles security, updates, and performance behind the scenes, so I can focus on growing my business rather than maintaining the website. The user-friendly dashboard, mobile app, and detailed analytics make day-to-day operations straightforward and efficient. > > **Cons**: While Shopify is an excellent platform overall, one of the main drawbacks is that costs can add up as your business grows. In addition to the monthly subscription, many advanced features require paid apps, which can significantly increase operating expenses over time. I also found that some customizations require knowledge of Shopify's Liquid coding language or the help of a developer, particularly when making more advanced changes to themes and functionality. While the platform is very user-friendly for everyday tasks, there can be limitations when trying to create highly customized experiences without technical expertise. Another minor frustration is that certain features and reports are only available on higher-tier plans, which can make it difficult for smaller businesses to access the tools they need without upgrading. > > Overall, my experience with Shopify has been very positive. 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. The user interface is intuitive, which allowed me to get my store up and running quickly without needing extensive technical knowledge. As my business has grown, Shopify has continued to meet my needs through its extensive app ecosystem, customization options, and integrations with marketing and social media platforms. The platform is consistently updated with new features and improvements, helping merchants stay competitive in an evolving e-commerce landscape. While there are some additional costs associated with premium apps and advanced features, the overall value, reliability, and ease of use make Shopify a platform I would confidently recommend to other entrepreneurs and growing brands. ----- ### "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. ----- Page: 1 / 270\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/83891/shopify?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/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