Shopify Sidekick
What is Shopify Sidekick?
Shopify Sidekick is an AI assistant for merchants that turns plain-language prompts into store actions, content, and recommendations. It helps with theme selection, product photos, design tweaks, field setup, and product copy, while Shopify Magic extends AI across image generation and content workflows. Sidekick sits inside Shopify's commerce stack, which includes Shopify Checkout, Shopify POS, Analytics, and Commerce for Agents. Plans run Basic $29/mo, Grow $95/mo, Advanced $360/mo, Plus from $2,300/mo, POS Pro +$89/mo, and Agentic $0/mo.
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At a glance
- Shopify Sidekick is best for merchants who want AI help with store setup, content, and day-to-day commerce tasks.
- Basic $29/mo; Grow $95/mo; Advanced $360/mo; Plus from$2,300/mo; Agentic $0/mo
- 3 days, no credit card
What does Shopify Sidekick do?
Sidekick handles commerce operations by turning plain-language prompts into store actions, content, and recommendations. In the Sidekick experience, merchants can ask for help with theme selection, product photos, design tweaks, field setup, and product copy, while Shopify Magic extends AI across the platform for image generation and content workflows. The result is a guided assistant that helps move from idea to storefront without bouncing between tools. Behind the scenes, Sidekick is a 24/7 Shopify expert that connects data points, analyzes operations in real time, and surfaces proactive recommendations. Shopify says the platform serves millions of companies, supports 250M+ shoppers, and offers 21,000+ commerce apps, with 99.9% uptime and 300 points of presence worldwide. FTC is cited as using Shopify to manage orders, inventory, marketing, and analytics in one place, while brands like Glossier and KOTN appear across Shopify's commerce pages.
Why use Shopify Sidekick?
- It combines commerce guidance and task execution, so merchants can move from question to action inside the same workflow.
- AI is built across the platform, which reduces the need to stitch together separate tools for design, copy, and operations.
- Shopify's scale signals operational maturity: millions of companies, 250M+ shoppers, and 99.9% uptime.
- The ecosystem is broad, with 21,000+ commerce apps and named integrations across AI, marketing, and sales channels.
- It supports selling online, in person, and in AI chats, which helps merchants keep one catalog across channels.
Who is Shopify Sidekick for?
- Solo entrepreneurs who want help launching a store and writing product content faster.
- Small teams who need an AI assistant for store tasks, insights, and workflow support.
- Retail operators who want unified help across online, in-person, and AI-channel selling.
- Merchants managing multiple locations who need inventory, reporting, and operations in one place.
- Brand teams who want AI-assisted design, copy, and campaign creation inside Shopify.
What are Shopify Sidekick's key features?
World's best checkout
Use Shopify Checkout with Shop Pay and Shopify Payments to speed purchases and lift conversions, including the stated highest-converting checkout experience.
Sidekick
Get an AI assistant for commerce that handles content, insights, and store tasks, helping teams move faster across Shopify and AI chats.
Website Builder
Create a custom website with drag-and-drop editing, built-in blogging, SEO controls, and free hosting, so stores can launch without code.
Point of Sale
Run in-store sales with Shopify POS, inventory management, staff roles, and flexible pickup or delivery for connected online and physical selling.
Social & Marketplaces
Sell through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Target+ from one commerce setup.
Email & Customer Chat
Send campaigns with Shopify Email and turn live conversations into checkouts through Shopify Inbox, keeping sales and support in one place.
Analytics
Track reports, attribution, ROAS, and channel performance with accurate data from the source, so merchants can see what drives sales.
Commerce for Agents
Add products to Shopify's Catalog and choose AI channels like ChatGPT, Google, Copilot, and Gemini to sell directly in chats.
What does Shopify Sidekick integrate with?
- ChatGPT
- Copilot
- Shop Pay
- Shopify
- Shopify Inbox
- Shopify Email
- Klaviyo
- Yotpo
- Shogun
- Judge.me
- Loox
- Recharge
- Smile
- Stamped
- Rebuy
- Justuno
- Octane AI
- PageFly
- Carro
- T Lab
- Instafeed
- Weglot
- Growave
- Hydrogen
- Gemini
- Shopify Payments
- Shopify Partners
- Amazon
- Walmart
What are Shopify Sidekick's use cases?
Solo store launch with AI help
Solo entrepreneurs use Sidekick to launch a store faster, drafting product copy and answering setup questions as they go. They lean on Website Builder and Writer to publish pages quickly, then use Analytics to spot which products are getting traction.
Small-team store operations
Small teams use Sidekick to handle day-to-day store tasks, from inventory checks to reporting and workflow support. With Orders & Inventory and Workflow Automation, they keep operations moving and use Analytics to see what needs attention next.
Omnichannel selling for retailers
Retail operators use Point of Sale and Social & Marketplaces to keep online, in-person, and marketplace selling connected. Sidekick helps them manage questions and tasks in one place, while Analytics gives a clearer view of performance across channels.
Brand campaigns inside Shopify
Brand teams use Sidekick to create campaign copy, product messaging, and store updates without leaving Shopify. They combine Email & Customer Chat with Advertising & Campaigns to launch offers faster and measure which messages drive sales.
How does Shopify Sidekick work?
- Connect your first store data and let Sidekick read your catalog, orders, and analytics so it can start answering commerce questions with context.
- Ask Sidekick to draft product copy, summarize performance, or suggest next steps, then refine the output inside the Shopify admin.
- Use Website Builder, Themes, and Domains to publish pages and storefront updates without switching tools or waiting on a developer.
- Add Point of Sale, Social & Marketplaces, or Email & Customer Chat to extend selling across channels while keeping orders and customer activity connected.
- Review Analytics and Orders & Inventory regularly, then use Workflow Automation and Sidekick to turn repeat tasks into faster, ongoing operations.
How much does Shopify Sidekick cost?
Basic
$29/mo- For solo entrepreneurs
- Sell online, in person and in AI chats
- Card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ USD
- AI assistant for commerce: content, insights, store tasks and more
- Millions of tokens
- Earn up to $5,000 in credits
Grow
$95/mo- For small teams
- Everything in Basic
- Card rates from 2.7% + 30¢ USD
- Up to 5 staff accounts
- Up to 87% off shipping
- Earn up to $7,500 in credits
Advanced
$360/mo- For global reach
- Everything in Grow
- Card rates from 2.5% + 30¢ USD
- Up to 15 staff accounts
- Live 3rd-party shipping rates
- Tailor your store by region
- Earn up to $10,000 in credits
Plus
from$2,300/mo- For complex businesses
- Everything in
- Card rates from 2.25% + 30¢ USD
- Unlimited staff accounts
- Fully customizable checkout
- Up to 200 POS Pro locations
- Sell wholesale/B2B
- Priority 24/7 phone support
Agentic
$0/mo- For selling in AI channels
- Add your products to Shopify's Catalog
- Choose which AI channels to sell in
- Only pay when you make a sale
- Card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ USD online
Frequently asked questions
What is Shopify Sidekick?
Shopify Sidekick is an AI assistant for merchants that turns plain-language prompts into store actions, content, and recommendations. It helps with theme selection, product photos, design tweaks, field setup, and product copy, while Shopify Magic extends AI across image generation and content workflows. Sidekick sits inside Shopify's commerce stack, which includes Shopify Checkout, Shopify POS, Analytics, and Commerce for Agents. Plans run Basic $29/mo, Grow $95/mo, Advanced $360/mo, Plus from $2,300/mo, POS Pro +$89/mo, and Agentic $0/mo.
How much does Shopify Sidekick cost? Is it free?
Shopify Sidekick has a free plan, with paid tiers including Basic at $29/mo, Grow at $95/mo, Advanced at $360/mo. A 3-day free trial is available.
What is Shopify Sidekick used for? Who is it for?
Shopify Sidekick is used for World's best checkout, Sidekick, and Website Builder. It's built for Solo entrepreneurs, Small teams, and Retail operators.
Does Shopify Sidekick have an API and what does it integrate with?
Shopify Sidekick doesn't publish a public API. It integrates with ChatGPT, Google, Copilot, Shop Pay, Shopify, and 25 more.
Editor's read
Check whether the plan you choose covers the channels and operations you need: Basic includes the AI assistant, while Grow adds up to 5 staff accounts, Advanced raises that to 15, and Plus is the tier with unlimited staff accounts and fully customizable checkout. If you need POS Pro, it is a separate +$89/mo add-on.
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