How to · free trial
The Shopify
free trial — without the lock-in
Reviewed by Switchpoint Editors ·
The steps
How to start it
- 1
Sign up for a 3-day free trial at shopify.com.
- 2
Continue for $1/month for the first 3 months (current promo).
- 3
Add a payment method only when you're ready to launch publicly.
Watch out
Trial gotchas
- Trial stores can't accept real orders until you select a plan.
- Custom domain billing starts immediately, separate from the platform plan.
What you'll actually pay
After the trial
Basic $39/mo + transaction fees.