Technology decisions

When does Shopify fit your project?

A managed commerce platform for running storefronts, catalogs, and checkout.

When to consider it

Use for standard commerce workflows where platform capabilities cover most needs.

Tradeoffs to discuss

Subscription, app, and payment costs continue after launch; complex workflows may require extensions.

Before choosing the stack

Check team expertise, integration requirements, long-term ownership, accessibility and deployment constraints. A familiar stack may offer more value than a fashionable one.

Primary source: Shopify documentation