Shopify is a leading e-commerce platform that lets you launch and manage a professional webshop without needing in-depth technical knowledge. As a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, Shopify takes care of updates and hosting, so you always work with the latest features and security standards.
Shopify is ideal if you want to experiment and grow quickly. You can launch fast without heavy investments, using ready-made templates and apps to customise your store. This makes Shopify a great fit for agile businesses that can adapt to how the platform works.
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Shopify is perfect for B2C, and with some clever configuration, it can support simple B2B use cases too.
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No need to develop from scratch – just configure your store using existing apps and templates.
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Sell internationally with support for multiple languages and currencies, though some setup may be required.
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The platform is ideal for businesses that manage and sell their own products.
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If you're happy with a standard webshop without complex customisations, Shopify offers a fast and efficient solution.
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For businesses that don’t need extensive integrations with existing IT systems, Shopify is a practical choice.
Do you have a more mature e-commerce organisation with specific processes or custom requirements? Then platforms like BigCommerce or Commercetools might be a better fit. These tools give you more flexibility to adapt the platform to your business - rather than the other way around. Read more about the differences between Shopify Plus and Commercetools.
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Shopify Plus is the enterprise edition of Shopify. It is designed for organizations that need a scalable e-commerce platform with extensive functionality, high performance and the ability to support international growth.
Shopify Plus is ideal for medium-sized and large organizations looking for a professional e-commerce platform with a fast implementation timeline and an intuitive management interface. It is widely used by fast-growing retailers, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and international e-commerce businesses.
Yes. Shopify Plus supports B2B e-commerce, particularly when business processes are relatively standardized. Features include business customer accounts, company profiles, price lists and personalised catalogues. If your organization requires highly complex B2B workflows, advanced pricing logic or extensive custom integrations, BigCommerce or Commercetools may be a better fit.
Yes. Shopify Plus can be integrated with ERP, CRM, PIM, WMS and payment platforms, among many other business systems. These integrations help connect your online store with your internal systems, reducing manual work and improving operational efficiency.
Yes. Shopify Plus supports multiple languages, currencies, markets and local payment methods. This enables you to serve multiple countries from a single platform while tailoring the shopping experience to different audiences.
Yes. Shopify Plus supports custom development through APIs, apps and headless commerce, while remaining within the framework of the SaaS platform. It is best suited to organizations that can stay close to the platform's standard capabilities. If you require highly customized business processes, complex integrations or bespoke commerce logic, a more flexible platform may be a better choice.
Yes. Shopify Plus manages the hosting, security and platform updates, which means there is very little technical maintenance for your organisation. Functional and application management remain important, however. This includes maintaining integrations, managing apps, testing new features, optimizing the online store and monitoring performance. New Orange supports organizations with proactive application management and the ongoing development of their Shopify Plus platform.
The total investment includes the Shopify Plus licence, implementation, integrations, any custom development and ongoing platform management. The overall cost depends on the size of your online store and the required functionality. We provide a clear estimate of the investment before the project begins.
Shopify Plus may not be the best option if your organization requires highly customized commerce processes, complex B2B pricing logic, extensive integrations, custom checkout functionality or a fully composable architecture. In those situations, BigCommerce or Commercetools is often a better fit.