What is Shopstar and how does it work?

Shopstar is an e-commerce platform that lets makers and creators build, manage, and grow online stores with built-in design, payment, and shipping tools. You sign up, add products, set up shipping and payments, customize your storefront with drag-and-drop tools, and start selling in under 10 minutes.

How much does Shopstar cost?

Shopstar charges a monthly fee based on the number of products listed in your store. Plans start affordably with a 14-day free trial and month-to-month billing, so you can cancel anytime.

What countries does Shopstar operate in?

Shopstar primarily operates in South Africa with local payment gateways, shipping integrations, and support tailored for the market. It has recently launched in the UK.

How do I sign up for Shopstar?

Visit shopstar.co.za and sign up for a 14-day free trial directly on the site. You can then add products, set up payments and shipping, and customize your store to start selling.

Who is Shopstar best suited for?

Shopstar is best suited for small local businesses, entrepreneurs, makers, and creators in South Africa starting or growing an online store. It works well for those needing simple setup, local payments, and affordable pricing without technical expertise.

How do I contact Shopstar support?

Contact Shopstar's South African Customer Success Team through the support options on shopstar.co.za. They provide personalized help and get to know you by name.

Shopstar

🇿🇦 South Africa

An e-commerce platform for South African and UK makers and small businesses to build and manage online stores with no-code design tools, payments, and shipping.

Use it on:Web

Is Shopstar right for you?

Best for

South African SMEs
Local makers
Solo online sellers
New online stores
Simple product catalogs

What it does well

No-code store builder
Storefront management
Local payment checkout
Shipping options setup
Marketplace selling

Things to check

UK selling support
Payment methods offered
Shipping partner options
Marketplace rules
Theme and design limits

Shopstar is a web-based e-commerce platform for makers, creators, and small businesses that want to build, manage, and grow an online store without coding.

Key capabilities include:

No-code drag-and-drop store builder to create a mobile-friendly online shop and publish quickly
South Africa-focused payments with support for EFTs, digital wallets, SnapScan, Float, and iKhokha
Selling tools for dropshipping and social selling, plus store features like vouchers, specials, and custom domains
Point-of-sale (PoS) features for businesses that sell in person as well as online

Available on Web, with a free 14-day trial and month-to-month subscription plans (pricing varies by product count).

Built for B2C sellers, including South African and UK entrepreneurs, startups, and small brands that need an all-in-one way to sell online.

Notable in the local market for its Cape Town-based, South African customer success team, partnerships with local payment options, and a reported 4.9-star Google rating. The wider product group also launched Flick, positioned as Africa’s first live shopping app for social commerce.

Phone:+27 87 012 5016

Social Links:

Categories:

Creator Economy E-commerce & Retail

Features & Business Model:

b2b marketplace no-code-low-code online-store saas