Shift4Shop
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | E-commerce software |
| Predecessor | 3dcart, Infomart 2000 |
| Founded | January 1, 1997 Tamarac, Florida, U.S. |
| Founder | Gonzalo Gil |
| Headquarters | Tamarac , United States |
| Products | E-commerce platforms, point-of-sale systems |
| Parent | Shift4 Payments |
Shift4Shop—previously known as 3dcart—is a technology firm focused on delivering e-commerce software solutions tailored for businesses. Established in 1997 and based in Tamarac, FL, Shift4Shop creates e-commerce platforms for online retailers alongside point-of-sale systems for physical stores.
History
The company originated as Infomart 2000, founded by developer Gonzalo Gil, with initial development commencing in Tamarac, Florida, in 1997. The public debut of the 3dcart platform occurred in 2001, aiming to enhance retail and manufacturing sales opportunities. Until January 2010, the company was self-funded before obtaining $1.25 million in investment capital. Its growth accelerated notably after becoming Amazon’s preferred e-commerce platform for fulfillment services.
In March 2017, 3dcart formed a partnership with Square Inc to enable credit card processing integration within its platform. By July 2020, the company broadened its functionality through collaboration with Smartarget, incorporating messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to improve customer interaction.
Following its acquisition by Shift4 Payments in November 2020, 3dcart was rebranded under the name Shift4Shop.
Product
Shift4Shop is a cloud-hosted e-commerce solution designed for building online retail outlets. It is developed using Microsoft .NET 4.5 alongside technologies including AngularJS, Elasticsearch, Lucene, and Entity Framework 6. The platform offers an administrative interface for store management and supports APIs for storefront customization. It integrates with various shipping and payment providers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, 2checkout, Stripe, Solidcommerce, and api2cart.
Business Model
Operating on a SaaS subscription basis, Shift4Shop charges monthly fees and provides trial options along with multiple subscription tiers. Additional premium features are available at extra cost.
Reception
PCMag characterizes Shift4Shop as "clean, simple, and easy-to-use." Reviews from Ecommerce Platforms, GetApp, and Gazette Review emphasize its strong standing within the competitive e-commerce software landscape.