Shopstar has provided an affordable way for small online stores to flourish!
Samantha Schoeman
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Build your own shop on Shopstar and sell whatever you make — physical products, digital downloads, memberships, classes or event tickets. One page. One checkout.
Five things you can sell
Every Shopstar shop can sell anything — tangible or digital, one-off or recurring, in-person or online. Mix and match in a single storefront.
Physical products
Sell apparel, art and goods to customers anywhere.
Digital downloads
Sell ebooks, music, presets, templates and software.
Memberships
Run a paid community, club or recurring subscription.
Bookings
Take bookings for classes, appointments and services.
Event tickets
Sell tickets to workshops, gigs, markets and meet-ups.
We've processed over $14M+ in paid orders for our stores.
The reviews are in
Real verified reviews from Google and Trustpilot — left by real Shopstar merchants running real stores.
120+ Google reviews
43 Trustpilot reviews
5-star reviews and counting
Shopstar has provided an affordable way for small online stores to flourish!
Samantha Schoeman
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Quick response time is what business needs and Shopstar delivers! Thank you for great service. Excited to use the Shopstar site, I'm all set up and ready to use it. Set-up was easy to navigate and simple to set-up. Everything seems top notch so far.
Henry Dobson
Google reviewer
Verified
39 weeks ago
They helped me set up my shop so nicely, connecting to Facebook and Instagram. Super efficient! Thanks.
Lena
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
It's really interactive and engaging once you get the hang of it.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Mar 6, 2026
For a startup business it is pretty daunting to create a website, especially if your technical skills are non-existent. Hannah from Shopstar has helped me time and time again with tech difficulty I have had on the way. They sort out any set-up issues I have created within hours. Thank you Shopstar for your patience and service.
Sebastine Pepler
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
The Shopstar help chat has been amazing! Hannah walked me through step by step in setting up and linking my website to my Instagram and Facebook account. I have used the chat at other times when needing help in making changes to certain design features and they have always responded quickly. Great service!
Jan Lloyd-Cowley
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
I have had my website with Shopstar since 2007. I am extremely happy with the platform — easy to use, great features and a professional support team. They are innovative and constantly working on evolving.
Frida Hultén
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
I have tried many platforms to do my website and this was truly an amazingly easy one to navigate not being IT technical at all. I am very impressed with the way it worked and the support given throughout. Thank you!
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
A day ago
I have been with Shopstar for a few years now and I always get help at the push of a button. It is also a very affordable option to get a website and learn and grow your business. I had them redo my website and Bronwyn attended to me — with basically just my logo she made magic happen.
Wiggle Giggle
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Thank you for making our NPO Save The Sheep dreams come true with our online shop. Bronwyn, thank you for guiding and helping us all the way. You were always there — we could not do it without all your help.
Lien Fourie
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
My experience with Shopstar has been a delight. Setting up the store was straightforward and it was easy to make it look good. All the systems work well — orders taken, payments processed and analytics provided. Best of all has been the cheery attitude of the Shopstar staff whenever I had a difficulty. Thanks Bronwyn!
Gustav Venter
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
This was a great experience from start to launching the website. The process was simple yet effective. Thank you Shopstar.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Jan 12, 2026
It has been an absolute pleasure setting up my website with the fabulous support, guidance and knowledge of Bronwyn. She is amazingly patient and has super practical ways of teaching us novices how to go about creating something from only a vision. Her turn-around time on support is simply spot on!
Jackie Reis
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
The support from Shopstar is amazing.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Sep 6, 2025
Such an easy platform to use and the Shopstar team is always available and ready to help, even during the festive holiday season. They constantly make sure their platform is relevant and try to give their customers the best possible product.
Nelmari Mudge
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Great and easy to use, reliable customer service.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Oct 1, 2025
Shopstar were extremely helpful in guiding me through the marketplace set-up. Excellent videos available to watch and prompt with replies to my queries.
Heidi Sendin
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
A huge thank you to Hannah for her concierge treatment! She helped me with the many questions I had to get started on Shopstar. I am not computer-savvy, and she made the process seamless to get my products in the marketplace. I could not have done this without you!
Mic von Moltke
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
All my interactions with Shopstar have been extremely professional and the level of service has been brilliant. A reply to an email request has never been longer than 30 minutes. This is truly a world-class company and one South Africans can be proud of.
Graham Wesseloo
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Great assistance and a seamless process.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Sep 9, 2025
Shopstar has provided an affordable way for small online stores to flourish!
Samantha Schoeman
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Quick response time is what business needs and Shopstar delivers! Thank you for great service. Excited to use the Shopstar site, I'm all set up and ready to use it. Set-up was easy to navigate and simple to set-up. Everything seems top notch so far.
Henry Dobson
Google reviewer
Verified
39 weeks ago
They helped me set up my shop so nicely, connecting to Facebook and Instagram. Super efficient! Thanks.
Lena
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
It's really interactive and engaging once you get the hang of it.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Mar 6, 2026
For a startup business it is pretty daunting to create a website, especially if your technical skills are non-existent. Hannah from Shopstar has helped me time and time again with tech difficulty I have had on the way. They sort out any set-up issues I have created within hours. Thank you Shopstar for your patience and service.
Sebastine Pepler
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
The Shopstar help chat has been amazing! Hannah walked me through step by step in setting up and linking my website to my Instagram and Facebook account. I have used the chat at other times when needing help in making changes to certain design features and they have always responded quickly. Great service!
Jan Lloyd-Cowley
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
I have had my website with Shopstar since 2007. I am extremely happy with the platform — easy to use, great features and a professional support team. They are innovative and constantly working on evolving.
Frida Hultén
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
I have tried many platforms to do my website and this was truly an amazingly easy one to navigate not being IT technical at all. I am very impressed with the way it worked and the support given throughout. Thank you!
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
A day ago
I have been with Shopstar for a few years now and I always get help at the push of a button. It is also a very affordable option to get a website and learn and grow your business. I had them redo my website and Bronwyn attended to me — with basically just my logo she made magic happen.
Wiggle Giggle
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Thank you for making our NPO Save The Sheep dreams come true with our online shop. Bronwyn, thank you for guiding and helping us all the way. You were always there — we could not do it without all your help.
Lien Fourie
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
My experience with Shopstar has been a delight. Setting up the store was straightforward and it was easy to make it look good. All the systems work well — orders taken, payments processed and analytics provided. Best of all has been the cheery attitude of the Shopstar staff whenever I had a difficulty. Thanks Bronwyn!
Gustav Venter
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
This was a great experience from start to launching the website. The process was simple yet effective. Thank you Shopstar.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Jan 12, 2026
It has been an absolute pleasure setting up my website with the fabulous support, guidance and knowledge of Bronwyn. She is amazingly patient and has super practical ways of teaching us novices how to go about creating something from only a vision. Her turn-around time on support is simply spot on!
Jackie Reis
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
The support from Shopstar is amazing.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Sep 6, 2025
Such an easy platform to use and the Shopstar team is always available and ready to help, even during the festive holiday season. They constantly make sure their platform is relevant and try to give their customers the best possible product.
Nelmari Mudge
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Great and easy to use, reliable customer service.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Oct 1, 2025
Shopstar were extremely helpful in guiding me through the marketplace set-up. Excellent videos available to watch and prompt with replies to my queries.
Heidi Sendin
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
A huge thank you to Hannah for her concierge treatment! She helped me with the many questions I had to get started on Shopstar. I am not computer-savvy, and she made the process seamless to get my products in the marketplace. I could not have done this without you!
Mic von Moltke
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
All my interactions with Shopstar have been extremely professional and the level of service has been brilliant. A reply to an email request has never been longer than 30 minutes. This is truly a world-class company and one South Africans can be proud of.
Graham Wesseloo
Google reviewer
Verified
Recently
Great assistance and a seamless process.
Verified merchant
Trustpilot reviewer
Verified
Sep 9, 2025
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