Starting a handmade business on Shopify is exciting, empowering, and full of potential—but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you create jewelry, candles, home decor, or artisanal skincare, the right apps can turn your passion into a thriving business.
This guide highlights must-have apps tailored to self-starters like you—women building their dream businesses with handmade, heartfelt products. Each app is chosen to solve real challenges, from marketing to shipping, so you can spend more time creating and less time stressing.
Making Your Store Beautiful & On-Brand 🎨
1. PageFly – Custom Page Builder
💡 Problem: You want a unique, visually stunning store, but Shopify’s default themes feel too basic.
✅ Solution: PageFly gives you drag-and-drop customization to create beautiful product pages, about pages, and landing pages—without coding! Perfect for showcasing the story behind your handmade items.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
2. Canva Design Templates
💡 Problem: You need professional visuals for your store, but hiring a designer is expensive.
✅ Solution: Canva’s Shopify integration lets you design gorgeous product banners, social media posts, and email graphics in minutes. No graphic design skills required!
💰 Pricing: Free plan available, premium from $12.99/month.
Selling More with Reviews & Personal Touches 🛍️
3. Judge.me – Product Reviews
💡 Problem: Customers hesitate to buy handmade goods because they can’t see or feel them in person.
✅ Solution: Judge.me automatically collects reviews and photos from past buyers, building trust and making new customers feel confident in their purchase.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
4. LDT: Gift Wrap, Gift Message – Gift Messages & Custom Notes
💡 Problem: Customers love adding personal touches to gifts, but Shopify doesn’t offer built-in custom notes.
✅ Solution: This app allows buyers to add handwritten-style gift messages or request personalized packaging, making your handmade products even more special.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
Boosting Sales with Smart Marketing 💰
5. Klaviyo – Email & SMS Marketing
💡 Problem: You’re relying on social media, but Instagram’s algorithm keeps changing and your posts don’t always reach customers.
✅ Solution: Klaviyo automates email & SMS campaigns to remind customers about your shop, recover abandoned carts, and share new product launches. Your sales won’t depend on Instagram anymore!
💰 Pricing: Free for up to 250 contacts.
6. Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbot
💡 Problem: Customers have questions, but you’re too busy making products to reply instantly.
✅ Solution: Tidio answers customer questions automatically (like shipping times & product details) and lets you chat with shoppers in real-time, improving conversions.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available, premium from $19/month.
7. Pinterest Shopify Integration
(NOTE: This app isn't compatible to countries in Europe)
💡 Problem: You create beautiful handmade products, but they aren’t getting discovered.
✅ Solution: This app connects your store to Pinterest, so your products appear in Pinterest searches, boosting organic sales and visibility. Handmade sellers see great success with Pinterest marketing!
💰 Pricing: Free.
Making Checkout & Shipping Stress-Free 📦
8. Releasit Cash on Delivery Form
💡 Problem: Some customers prefer cash on delivery (COD), but Shopify doesn’t make it easy.
✅ Solution: This app simplifies COD payments and reduces failed orders, so you don’t waste time shipping unpaid items.
💰 Pricing: Free to install.
9. ShipStation – Easy Shipping & Labels
💡 Problem: You’re spending too much time packing, printing labels, and handling orders manually.
✅ Solution: ShipStation automates your shipping, letting you batch-print labels and get the best rates with carriers like USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Save time & money!
💰 Pricing: Free trial, then from $9.99/month.
10. AfterShip – Order Tracking & Returns
💡 Problem: Customers keep asking, “Where’s my order?” and you don’t have time to reply to everyone.
✅ Solution: AfterShip provides automatic tracking updates and an easy return system, reducing customer emails and improving trust.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
Growing Your Business with Subscriptions & Upsells 🔄
11. Appstle Subscriptions
💡 Problem: You have loyal customers, but they only buy once.
✅ Solution: Appstle lets customers subscribe to your products (e.g., candles, soaps, jewelry boxes), so you get recurring revenue without extra marketing.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
12. ReConvert – Post-Purchase Upsells
💡 Problem: You want to sell more items per order, but don’t want to sound pushy.
✅ Solution: ReConvert suggests related products after checkout, helping customers buy matching items (e.g., a bracelet to match their earrings).
💰 Pricing: Free plan available, paid from $4.99/month.
Managing Your Store Like a Pro 📊
13. Stock Sync – Inventory Manager
💡 Problem: Running out of stock or overstocking materials?
✅ Solution: Stock Sync tracks your inventory levels automatically, so you don’t accidentally sell more than you can make.
💰 Pricing: Free trial, then from $5/month.
14. Matrixify – Bulk Product Updates
💡 Problem: Updating product prices, descriptions, or adding new items takes forever.
✅ Solution: Matrixify lets you edit multiple products at once using a simple spreadsheet—perfect for adding new collections fast.
💰 Pricing: Free plan available.
Final Thoughts: Start Small, Scale Smart
💡 You don’t need every app on this list. Start with the ones that solve your biggest struggles right now.
🌟 Ready to Grow?
👉 Which app are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments!