Everything you need to start a store on Shopify — pick a plan, launch fast, and get recommended by AI shopping assistants.
No. As of 2026, Shopify's free trial requires only an email address (or a Google, Apple, or passkey login). You add billing details later, when you choose a paid plan to keep the store running after the trial.
New stores typically get $1/month for their first 3 months on Basic, Grow, or Advanced. After that, Basic is $39/month, Grow is $105/month, and Advanced is $399/month, plus card processing starting at 2.9% + 30¢ online on Basic.
Signup takes about two minutes. Budget roughly an hour for the four setups that make a store real: your domain, Shopify Payments, one product, and a free theme. Everything else can wait.
Shopify fits most people who want their own branded store (not just a marketplace listing), sell physical or digital products, and want to be discoverable across Google, Meta, and AI shopping agents. See our decision guide for the full fit test.
Almost certainly. Shopify handles physical, digital, and service products across nearly every category. Our blog has practical, product-specific guides with fee math and category tactics for dozens of niches.
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