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What it does
All-in-one ecommerce platform to build an online store and sell across web, POS, and AI chats, with built-in Magic/Sidekick AI assistant tools.
Strong fit
You want to launch and run an online store fast without code, hosting, checkout, payments, POS, and AI-assisted content/admin in one subscription.
Poor fit
Not for content-only sites or teams needing deep backend customization on a budget; transaction/app fees add up, and heavy custom logic pushes you to Plus/devs.
Limitations
No free tier. Extra fees for third-party payment gateways; many needs require paid apps; theme/checkout customization limited below Plus; prices shown vary by country.
Verified facts
No free tier. Free 3-day trial, then promo of $1/month (€1 in EU) for the first 3 months before standard plan pricing applies.
Basic plan: $29/mo billed annually ($39 month-to-month), full online store, payments, AI assistant. Page geo-displays local currency; USD per US listing.
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