Comment by cush

Do companies want or need an open source Amazon? To me, Shopify fills this role. Buyers just want cheap and fast, and sellers just want more profits.

Amazon isn't a software company - it's a logistics company that specializes in distribution of anything, anywhere, at the absolute minimum price to maintain profits.

Most of what Amazon does software-wise Shopify covers - the storefront, sales, marketing, analytics, and even some of the distribution logistics.

What Shopify doesn't do is analyze your businesses sales, create competing products and drive you out of business.