Shopify

Hosted commerce platformManaged service· verified Sep 2026

Runs the commerce backend behind a theme or custom storefront. Use its Storefront API for headless product and cart flows while checkout stays hosted by Shopify.

Official site

Reach for it when

Stores that want a managed commerce backend
Custom storefronts with hosted checkout

Worth knowing

The hosted platform is separate from Hydrogen's MIT-licensed code. Budget for a Shopify subscription and check required app integrations before going headless.

In stack playbooks

Shopify + Hydrogen + Oxygen

Hosted commerce backend and checkout

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