Shopify
Build and run your online store
Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform for building online stores. Covers product listings, inventory, checkout, shipping, and analytics. Plans start at $39/month. Shopify Payments is not available in most African countries, but Paystack and Flutterwave both have official Shopify plugins for Nigerian and Ghanaian merchants.
Best for
Use when
You're building a branded online store that sells physical products and want a polished, full-featured e-commerce experience.
Skip when
You're selling digital products only — Selar or Gumroad is simpler and cheaper. Or if your market is primarily Nigerian mobile users — Bumpa is better optimised for that.
Paystack and Flutterwave have official Shopify payment plugins. Shopify Payments itself is not available in Nigeria or most African countries, so you must use a third-party gateway.
Alternatives
WooCommerce, Selar, Bumpa
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