Shopify Collective
by ShopifyShopify Collective is Shopify's native solution for cross-store dropshipping, allowing merchants to discover and sell products from other Shopify brands without purchasing or holding inventory. When a customer buys a Collective product from your store, the supplier brand fulfills and ships the order directly. Pricing, inventory, and order status sync automatically between stores, making it a seamless way to expand your product catalog with complementary brands.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- Browse and connect with Shopify brands
- Import products to your store
- Automatic inventory and price sync
- Order auto-forwarding to suppliers
- No transaction fees from the app
Shopify Plan Required
- All features included at no extra cost
- Available on Shopify and Advanced plans
- Native admin integration
- Automatic shipping rate calculation
- Real-time order tracking sync
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Built by Shopify with native admin integration and no extra fees
- Sell products from trusted Shopify brands rather than anonymous suppliers
- No inventory risk — supplier fulfills orders directly
- Automatic sync for pricing, inventory, and order status
- Great for brand partnerships and catalog expansion
Cons
- Limited to products from other Shopify stores only
- Requires Shopify or Advanced plan — not available on Basic
- Smaller supplier network compared to traditional dropshipping platforms
Shopify Collective is a unique and underrated tool for merchants who want to expand their catalog by partnering with other Shopify brands rather than sourcing from overseas suppliers. Since it is built by Shopify, the integration is seamless and there are no additional app fees. It works best for brands with established relationships with complementary Shopify stores.
Try Shopify CollectiveFrequently Asked Questions
Is Shopify Collective free?
Yes, Shopify Collective is completely free with no app fees or transaction charges. It is included as part of your Shopify or Advanced Shopify plan.
Who fulfills orders on Shopify Collective?
The supplier brand fulfills and ships orders directly to your customers. You never handle inventory — the entire process is automated through Shopify's native integration.
Can any Shopify store use Collective?
Shopify Collective is available to stores on the Shopify plan and above (not Basic). Both retailers and suppliers must be on qualifying Shopify plans to participate.