Shopify

Category: platform

A hosted e-commerce platform enabling merchants to build their own online store.

Shopify is a hosted e-commerce platform allowing businesses to create independent online stores with built-in payment processing, inventory management, and marketing tools. Unlike marketplace selling, Shopify gives sellers full control over branding and pricing.

Examples

  • Shopify store owners must handle their own sales tax collection in states where they have nexus.
  • Shopify Basic costs $39/month with 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction via Shopify Payments.
  • Shopify Markets enables international selling with localized pricing and duties.