The $1 deal is real and active right now (June 2026). New stores get 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months on any standard plan — that's $3 total for your first three months. No credit card to start. Below: exactly how to claim it, who qualifies, and what happens after.
Last updated: June 2026 — verified the offer is currently active.
Shopify's $1-for-3-months deal is live. New merchants start a 3-day free trial, then pay just $1/month for the first three months on any standard plan — Basic ($39/mo regular), Grow ($105/mo regular), or Advanced ($399/mo regular).
This guide covers exactly how to claim it, which plans qualify, what happens after the 3 months end, and the regional pricing for the US, UK, and Canada.
What the Offer Actually Includes
The Shopify $1 trial is a promotional deal for new merchants: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months on any monthly plan. After that, standard pricing applies.
What's included during the $1 period:
- Full access to your chosen plan (Basic, Grow, or Advanced)
- Shopify's hosted checkout and payment processing
- Access to the Shopify App Store (app costs are separate)
- Customer support
- Ability to connect a custom domain
What's not included:
- Shopify Plus features (this deal doesn't apply to Plus)
- Transaction fee waivers (those depend on your plan and payment processor)
- App subscriptions — most apps charge their own monthly fees on top
One thing worth knowing: the $1 offer only applies to monthly billing. If you switch to annual billing during the promo period, you lose the discount.
Shopify 3-Month Trial vs the $1 Deal: What People Actually Mean (2026)
Searches for a "Shopify 3-month trial," a "3 months free trial," or "Shopify 3 months for $1" almost always point to this same promotion — but the wording trips people up. Here is the plain-English translation:
- "Shopify 3-day free trial" — the genuinely free period. 3 days, no credit card, full access to build your store (you just can't take live payments yet).
- "Shopify 3-month trial" / "3 months free trial" — not actually free for 3 months. People mean the $1/month-for-3-months promo that begins after the 3-day free trial.
- "Shopify 3 months for $1" / "$1 plan" — the accurate name for it: $1/month for months 1, 2, and 3, then standard pricing.
So the honest answer to "Is there a Shopify 3-month free trial?" is: not free, but close. You get 3 days free, then pay just $3 total for the next three months. That's the cheapest legitimate way to run a real, fully operational Shopify store before committing to full pricing — and it's the same deal whether you search for "3 month trial," "3 months free," or "$1 plan."
Who Is Eligible
The deal is for new Shopify accounts only — no existing accounts qualify. Requirements:
- New email address (not previously used with any Shopify account)
- One store per promotional offer
- Must be in an eligible country (nearly all countries qualify — exceptions below)
Countries where Shopify cannot support stores at all:
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
If you're in the US, UK, Canada, or most of Europe — you're eligible.
How to Claim the Shopify $1 Trial (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Go to the offer page
Visit Shopify's $1 trial landing page via PageFly. The promotional pricing is tied to this partner link — going directly to Shopify.com may show standard pricing instead.
Step 2: Enter your email and start the free trial
No credit card required at this stage. Fill in your email and click "Start free trial." You'll be taken to a short setup questionnaire — you can skip this and go straight to your dashboard.
Step 3: Set up your store dashboard
Once inside your admin, Shopify shows your store in free trial mode. You can start building immediately — add products, set up your theme, configure payments.
Step 4: Pick a plan (before the 3-day trial ends)
Click "Pick a plan" at the bottom of your dashboard. Make sure you're on monthly billing (not annual). You'll see the Basic plan offered at $1/month for 3 months. Click "Choose this plan."
Step 5: Confirm billing
Add your payment method (credit card or PayPal). Shopify will charge $1 for the first month. The $1 rate continues automatically for months 2 and 3.
That's it. Your store is live on Shopify for $3 total over the first 3 months.
Pricing by Country
The $1 deal is denominated in local currency depending on where your store is registered:
| Country | Promotional price | Regular Basic plan price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1 USD/month | $39/month |
| United Kingdom | £1 GBP/month | £25/month |
| Canada | $1 CAD/month | $51/month |
| European Union | €1 EUR/month (select countries) | €36/month |
| Australia | $1 AUD/month | $56/month |
Note: Some EU countries may still display pricing in USD. This is a known display issue — the charge will be processed in local currency.
What Happens After the 3 Months End
After month 3, your plan automatically renews at the regular monthly rate for whichever plan you chose:
- Basic: $39/month
- Grow: $105/month
- Advanced: $399/month
To save 25% going forward: switch to annual billing before month 3 ends. On annual billing, Basic drops to $29/month — billed $348/year — vs $39/month on monthly billing. Grow and Advanced get the same 25% cut on annual terms.
If you decide not to continue, Shopify saves all your store data — products, themes, customizations, orders. You can reactivate at any time by purchasing a plan again. Nothing is deleted.
How PageFly Fits In
Once you have your Shopify store, your next challenge is building pages that actually convert visitors into buyers. Shopify's built-in theme editor is functional but limited — it doesn't give you full control over landing pages, product pages, or campaign pages.
PageFly is a Shopify page builder used by 200,000+ merchants to build custom pages without code. It's free to install and includes a free plan.
During your $1 trial period, using PageFly lets you:
- Build a professional landing page for your first product
- Create a high-converting homepage without hiring a developer
- Test different page layouts before committing to a paid plan
Ready to start? Claim the Shopify $1 trial here →
Shopify 1 Dollar FAQ
It's a promotional deal for new Shopify merchants: 3 days free, then $1/month for the first 3 months on any monthly Basic, Grow, or Advanced plan. After 3 months, standard pricing applies.
It's legitimate. It's an official Shopify promotion surfaced through approved partners like PageFly. You pay exactly $1/month for 3 months ($3 total), then the regular plan rate — there are no hidden platform charges during the promo.
Yes, during the promotional period only. The $1/month rate applies to months 1, 2, and 3. Month 4 onwards charges the regular plan price ($39/month for Basic on monthly billing).
The discounted rate lasts 3 months from when you pick a plan, on top of the initial 3-day free trial. Shopify can change or end the promotion at any time, so claim it while it's active.
No. The 3-day free trial requires no credit card. You only add payment information when you pick a plan.
The $1 rate applies the same to Basic, Grow, and Advanced, so most new stores pick Basic to keep the post-promo price lowest ($39/month). Upgrade later only if you need advanced reports or lower transaction fees.
No. It's one offer per new account, and accounts are tied to your email. A previously used email or an existing store won't qualify again.
Yes. You can cancel at any time. If you cancel after month 1, you won't be charged for months 2 or 3. Shopify keeps your store data inactive — you can reactivate later.
Yes. The UK offer is £1/month for 3 months. Canada is $1 CAD/month for 3 months. The deal is available in most countries globally.
The free trial is 3 days with full access but no ability to accept real payments. The $1/month deal begins after the free trial and lets you run a fully operational store — accept payments, process orders, sell to real customers.
No. The $1 promotional pricing is for Basic, Grow, and Advanced plans only. Shopify Plus uses separate enterprise pricing (around $2,300/month).
Shopify's $1 deal is a partner-exclusive offer. Going directly to Shopify.com may show the standard free trial without the $1 pricing. PageFly is a long-term Shopify partner, and Shopify surfaces the promotional pricing through this channel.
Most merchants need a page builder (PageFly — free tier available), an email tool (Shopify Email is included), and possibly a review app. Budget an extra $0–$50/month for essential apps depending on your store type.
Shopify's standard free trial is currently 3 days, and it requires no credit card to start. After those 3 days you can keep building on the $1/month-for-3-months promo by picking any standard plan (Basic, Grow, or Advanced). The trial clock starts the day you sign up, not the day you begin building, so claim it when you're ready to work on your store.
When the 3-day free trial ends, Shopify pauses your store's checkout until you pick a plan — you can still log in and keep building, but you cannot accept real payments until you subscribe. To stay live, pick any standard plan on monthly billing and you'll be charged just $1/month for the first 3 months under the current promo; nothing you've built is lost. If you do nothing, your store data (products, theme, settings) is saved and you can reactivate any time by choosing a plan.
Not exactly. Shopify's standard free trial is 3 days, not 3 months — what most people mean by a "Shopify 3-month trial" is the $1/month-for-3-months promotion. You get 3 days completely free, then pay just $1/month for your first 3 months on any standard plan (Basic, Grow, or Advanced). So it's almost free for 3 months ($3 total), but not a true no-cost trial for the whole period.
Start the 3-day free trial through an official partner link, then before the trial ends click "Pick a plan," choose monthly billing, and select any standard plan — Shopify applies the $1/month rate automatically for months 1, 2, and 3 ($3 total). Stay on monthly billing during the promo; switching to annual billing forfeits the $1 pricing.
