Platform guides
Shopify operations platforms, evaluated by operators.
Each platform guide is written by operators who have implemented the stack at least three times. Pricing reflects what $5M+ DTC brands actually pay, not vendor list prices.
WMS
5 platformsManhattan SCALE
Enterprise-grade warehouse management designed for retail and DTC operators with multi-location complexity.
Read the guideLogiwa
Cloud-native WMS popular with DTC brands moving off Shopify-only fulfillment into a dedicated warehouse system.
Read the guideMintsoft
Cloud WMS popular with UK and European DTC brands and growing in the US; strong fit for sub-2,000-orders-per-day operators.
Read the guideFishbowl
On-premise (and cloud) WMS+light-ERP popular with brands using QuickBooks who need light manufacturing or kitting workflows.
Read the guideShipHero
DTC-focused WMS available in both SaaS WMS mode and operated 3PL mode; common at the $1M–$5M band.
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3PL
5 platformsShipBob
Multi-warehouse 3PL with strong Shopify integration; common starting point for DTC brands at $1M–$5M revenue.
Read the guideStord
Tech-forward 3PL with a network of operated warehouses and strong analytics; popular at the $5M–$25M DTC band.
Read the guideShipMonk
Multi-channel 3PL strong on subscription and direct-to-consumer workflows; integrates well with Shopify and major subscription apps.
Read the guideSaddle Creek Logistics
Enterprise 3PL with dedicated DTC capabilities; usually attractive once you cross $15M revenue or need national coverage.
Read the guideQuiet Logistics
Premium 3PL with robotic warehouses (Locus + 6 River) tuned for DTC; popular with fashion and beauty operators.
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ERP
6 platformsNetSuite
Cloud ERP with deep DTC and B2B support; default choice for Shopify Plus brands needing finance + ops on one platform.
Read the guideBrightpearl
Retail-first ERP designed for omnichannel DTC and B2B brands; lighter implementation than NetSuite at a similar scale.
Read the guideCin7 Core
Inventory management + light ERP popular with $5M+ DTC brands needing more than Shopify can provide.
Read the guideCin7 Omni
Cin7 Omni (formerly Cin7 Cloud / Cin7 Pro) targets mid-market DTC and B2B with stronger ERP-grade features than Core.
Read the guideAcumatica
Cloud ERP gaining traction with mid-market DTC brands wanting more than Brightpearl but less than NetSuite.
Read the guideMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft's mid-market ERP, occasionally chosen by DTC brands already on a Microsoft 365 stack.
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iPaaS
2 platformsCeligo Integrator.io
Integration platform-as-a-service used heavily for Shopify ↔ NetSuite and Shopify ↔ Brightpearl flows.
Read the guideBoomi
Enterprise-grade iPaaS used in more complex Shopify ↔ ERP integrations where flexibility matters more than out-of-box connectors.
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Shipping
1 platformsShipStation
Shipping platform that aggregates carriers and prints labels; common stop between Shopify-only and a real WMS.
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