Shopify

Shopify is the e-commerce platform that has democratized online retail, enabling over 2 million businesses across 175 countries to sell products online. From solo entrepreneurs launching their first product to established brands processing millions in annual revenue, Shopify provides the complete infrastructure for building, launching, and scaling an online store without technical or design expertise.

The drag-and-drop store builder with over 100 free and premium themes makes it possible to create a professional online store in hours rather than weeks. Themes are responsive, optimized for mobile, and customizable through a visual editor — no coding required. For businesses that need unique designs, the Liquid template language provides unlimited customization for developers.

Payment gateway integration supports over 100 payment providers globally, including regional options for MENA markets. Shopify Payments, the in-house payment processing, simplifies setup and eliminates the transaction fee surcharge that applies when using third-party gateways.

The app marketplace with over 8,000 applications extends Shopify's capabilities in every direction: email marketing, loyalty programs, subscription management, dropshipping, print-on-demand, accounting, and hundreds of other functions. This ecosystem means virtually any business model can be supported on the Shopify platform.

Point of sale (POS) hardware and software unify online and physical retail into a single inventory and order management system. For businesses that sell both online and in physical locations, this omnichannel capability ensures consistent pricing, synchronized inventory, and unified customer profiles across all sales channels.

Shopify Fulfillment Network provides warehousing and shipping services for merchants who want to offer fast, reliable delivery without managing their own logistics operations. The network handles storage, picking, packing, and shipping through strategically located fulfillment centers.

Pricing starts at 29 USD per month for the Basic plan with essential features. The Shopify plan at 79 USD and Advanced at 299 USD add advanced reporting, lower credit card rates, and additional features. Shopify Plus at approximately 2,000 USD per month serves enterprise merchants.