What is Shopify?

Answer

About Shopify

Shopify is the platform commerce is built on.

The platform commerce is built on. Shopify powers millions of merchants worldwide with everything they need to start, run, and grow a retail business.

Source

This answer is drawn from the Shopify listing on Startup Spotlight, last updated May 20, 2026. For the full profile, see the Shopify listing.

Other questions about Shopify

• Who founded Shopify?

  Shopify was founded by Tobi Lütke.

• When was Shopify launched?

  Shopify launched in 2006.