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Shopify
Shopify Free Trial + Startup Programs
BLUF · Discount at a glance
What you get
Extended free trial + $1/month for first 3 months on Basic plan
Discount type
Free Tier
Verification method
Direct with vendor
Who's eligible
Any new Shopify signup. No formal veteran discount currently, but accelerator partners (including some vet accelerators) unlock partner pricing.
How to claim
Sign up at shopify.com and select promo tier at checkout. If in a partnered accelerator, use their referral link.
Editor's take
Best for
Vet founders launching a DTC or wholesale e-commerce brand. Best-in-class platform for product businesses.
Not worth it if
You are selling services (Shopify is overkill), or B2B with complex quoting.
Context
Shopify does not run a permanent veteran discount but the standard trial + $1/mo intro tier is often stackable with app-partner credits. Ask your accelerator whether they have a Shopify partner code.
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