# Shopify Collabs: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 16 judge labels across 2 categories by 9 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/shopify-collabs/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate and partner management | 2% | 13 | 0% | 3 |
| Influencer platforms | 0% | 20 | 0% | 13 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd suggest starting with Shopify Collabs (if on Shopify) or Referral Rocket ($16/month) as your most cost-effective options" (MiniMax M2.5, Affiliate)
- "Best if you're on Shopify: Shopify Collabs — very low overhead and built for affiliate-style creator partnerships" (Perplexity Sonar, Influencer)
- "A free, native tool within the Shopify ecosystem. It’s very basic but perfect for small store owners" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Influencer)
- "Other Budget-Friendly Options ... Shopify Collabs | Free (2.9% payout fee) | Shopify merchants" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Influencer)

## The company

Shopify; https://www.shopify.com; Ottawa, Canada; founded 2006; about 8,300 employees (2023); public, SHOP on Toronto Stock Exchange. From Wikidata, fetched 2026-09-14.

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.