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Can You Have a Free Product on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:52 pm

As an ecommerce platform, Shopify offers a lot of features and flexibility to its users. One thing that it does not offer, however, is a free product. This is because Shopify is a paid platform, and its users are required to pay a monthly fee in order to use it.

While there are some benefits to having a paid platform like Shopify (such as reliability and customer support), there are also some drawbacks. For example, you may find that other ecommerce platforms offer a free product option, which can be enticing for small businesses or startups who are on a tight budget.

So, the question remains: can you have a free product on Shopify? The short answer is no. However, there are some workarounds that you can try if you really want to offer a free product on your Shopify store.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that having a free product on Shopify may result in your account being suspended. This is because Shopify’s terms of service state that all products must have a price. If you are offering a free product, please be sure to add a price to your listing.

One workaround is to create a separate store on another ecommerce platform that does offer free products. You can then link to this store from your Shopify store. This way, your customers will be able to access your free product, but they will be directed to another platform to purchase it.

Another workaround is to use a Shopify app that allows you to offer a free product. While there are not many of these apps available, you may be able to find one that meets your needs. Keep in mind that you will likely have to pay for this app, so it may not be completely free.

Ultimately, whether or not you can have a free product on Shopify depends on how you define “free.” If you’re willing to work with some limitations and caveats, then there are ways that you can offer a free product on your Shopify store. However, if you’re looking for a completely free solution, then you’re out of luck.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.