What it does
ShopFactory is desktop store-building software for Windows. A merchant maintains the shop project locally, previews changes and publishes the storefront to ShopFactory hosting or another chosen host.
Activate ShopFactory with a new key to create an account, or choose the existing username-and-password option. Keep those account details with the local shop project.
Edit products and pages on your Windows PC, then use Preview > Preview in external browser to inspect the storefront. Publish > Publish website on the net sends the changes to your host. ShopFactory tracks which pages changed, so later uploads need not rebuild the entire site. A seasonal range can be prepared locally before shoppers see it.
The core software has a one-time license. Premium cloud functions are included for 12 months; retaining those extras can add ongoing charges, while the core store continues. The latest release is available to ShopFactory 15 and rental-plan owners, so check update eligibility separately from the store license.
Strengths
- The catalog can be prepared locally before publishing
- Publishing tracks changed pages between uploads
Watch out for
- Some optional cloud functions carry charges after the first included year
- Access to the latest release depends on the software or rental entitlement
Best for
- Small merchants who prefer a Windows desktop editing and publishing workflow
Sources
- ShopFactory store software (Oct 27, 2026)
- Publishing your Website (Oct 27, 2026)
- ShopFactory latest release notes (Oct 27, 2026)
- Register ShopFactory software (Oct 27, 2026)