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Shopify Review 2026
Should you build your shop on Shopify? I read the App Store, Capterra and PCMag, and checked today’s prices from Norway, so you don’t have to.
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If you sign up through our link, Mondosol may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Shopify didn’t pay for or approve this review, and it never changes what we write, including the bad parts.
What real users said, and what I found
Short quotes from public reviews, copied word for word. Click any card to read the full review.
“The admin interface is clean, highly robust, and the built-in marketing reports allow me to track the performance of our advertising campaigns…”
Elio’s cross-check: Capterra users give ease of use 4.5 out of 5.
“The platform has provided a reliable and scalable foundation for growing my business, making it easy to manage products, process orders…”
Elio’s cross-check: orders, inventory and checkout all sit in the same app (see the gallery).
“The user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for someone like me who is not a tech expert.”
Elio’s cross-check: an older review, but the 4.7 average from 42K ratings says the same today.
“They do reply to messages quickly but I have noticed delays during busy periods…”
Elio’s cross-check: Capterra users rate customer service 4.4, a little below ease of use.
“Misconfigured product will be abused by bad actors using specialised tools for shopify and you will loose money if you fail to catch these orders.”
Elio’s cross-check: check every new product’s settings and review unusual orders before you ship.
“…dozens of messages, emails, dm’s from potential customers saying they are unable to access the website to purchase books.”
Elio’s cross-check: an old launch-day story, but test checkout on several devices before a big sale.
“Shopify does a lot from one phone app: store, checkout, orders and stock. The complaints are about fees, busy-time support and fraud orders, so plan for those.”
Verdict 4.2/5. Great for makers and small brands ready to sell seriously.
Why listen to me?
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- 🎓 Built and runs Mondosol, a small online business
- 🔍 Cross-checked 6 real reviews against 42K app ratings, 6,721 Capterra reviews, PCMag and the live pricing page
My verdict: start on Basic, test checkout on several phones, and turn on fraud checks before your first big sale.
See it in action
Shopify’s official 33-second rundown of its Spring ’26 Edition, published on its YouTube channel on Jun 17, 2026.
How much does Shopify cost?
Three main plans. Paying yearly is about a quarter cheaper.
| Plan | Yearly billing* | Monthly billing* | Card rates from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (solo sellers) | 289 kr a month | 389 kr a month | 2% + 2 kr |
| Grow (small teams, 5 staff) | 770 kr a month | 1,030 kr a month | 1.9% + 2 kr |
| Advanced (15 staff) | 3,370 kr a month | 4,490 kr a month | 1.8% + 2 kr |
| Plus (complex businesses) | from €2,100 a month | 1.6% + 2 kr | |
Quick math: Basic costs 3,468 kr a year on yearly billing, or 4,668 kr paying monthly. Yearly saves 1,200 kr.
*Prices on shopify.com/no-en/pricing, Norwegian kroner as shown from Norway, checked Oct 7, 2026. The same page offered “Try 3 days free, then 9 kr/month for 3 months”. Prices and offers differ by country.
Opening a Shopify store?
Other tools we review, for your domain, emails, videos and planning.
Not sure Shopify fits your shop? Ask Elio first.
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell me what you sell and I’ll tell you honestly which plan makes sense, or if you need a store at all yet.
People also ask
Is Shopify free?
No, there is no free plan. On Oct 7, 2026 Shopify’s Norway pricing page offered “Try 3 days free, then 9 kr/month for 3 months”. After that, Basic costs 289 kr a month paid yearly or 389 kr paid monthly.
How much are Shopify’s card fees?
On Oct 7, 2026 card rates started at 2% + 2 kr on Basic, 1.9% + 2 kr on Grow, 1.8% + 2 kr on Advanced and 1.6% + 2 kr on Plus, as shown from Norway.
Why is there no Trustpilot score?
On Oct 7, 2026 Trustpilot showed Shopify’s profile as removed for going against its guidelines, so there was no current score to show. We used the App Store, Capterra and PCMag instead.
Can I sell in person with Shopify?
Yes. The official App Store screenshots show Tap to Pay on iPhone, payment links and cash in the Shopify app. Shopify also has a separate POS app.
Is this review sponsored?
No. Mondosol may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no extra cost to you. Shopify didn’t pay for or approve this review. The verdict is Elio’s expert analysis of public reviews and the live pricing page.
Ready to open your shop?
Start the trial, add one product, and test checkout on your own phone.
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Elio Mondello Anza (Mondosol) –
Expert verdict: 4.2/5, based on public reviews on the App Store (42K ratings), Capterra (6,721 reviews) and PCMag (4.5/5), plus Shopify’s Norway pricing page checked on Oct 7, 2026 (not a hands-on test). Trustpilot showed Shopify’s profile as removed, so it has no score here. Shopify runs the store, checkout, orders and stock from one well-rated app. The complaints are about card fees, slower support at busy times and fraud orders. Start on Basic, test checkout on several phones, and turn on fraud checks before a big sale.