# Shopify
URL: https://wwadd.dev/tools/shopify · Official site: https://shopify.dev/docs/storefronts/headless/getting-started/build-options
Kind: Hosted commerce platform · License: Managed service · Last verified: 2026-09-29

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.

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.