- Shopify’s design and customization options can be very restrictive
- Branding can be limited because of the lack of customization
- Desired functionality may be unavailable
- Growing businesses mean larger volumes of traffic that Shopify can have a hard time managing
- More traffic and increased transactions can be difficult for Shopify to keep up with
- Expanding product catalogs may not be doable with the Shopify platform
- For merchants expanding globally, Shopify provides limited support for multi-currency transactions
- Tax calculations are limited within Shopify
- Options for localized storefronts are not abundant within the Shopify platform
- Pricing structure, particularly for higher-tier plans, can be cost prohibitive
- There may be more affordable alternatives worth exploring
- Many apps have a monthly subscription
- Limited capabilities may be holding back businesses
- Specialized features are not always readily available within the platform
- More robust solutions are available