Can dropshipping be done with Webflow and Shopify? Is there a way to send orders directly to the supplier without using any third-party applications and split the payment between the supplier and store owner?

Yes, dropshipping can be done using Webflow and Shopify, but there are limitations. Webflow does not have built-in dropshipping features, so integrating Shopify is a common workaround. However, sending orders directly to a supplier without third-party applications and splitting payments automatically is not possible with Webflow’s native tools. Below are the possible solutions:

1. Using Webflow for Frontend, Shopify for Checkout

• Webflow can handle your storefront's design and product listing.
• Shopify can be embedded for checkout processing via a Shopify Buy Button.
• Since Shopify has built-in dropshipping integrations (like DSers, Spocket, or Printful), this setup enables automated supplier order fulfillment.
• Limitations: Webflow won’t track or process orders directly. The checkout and order management happen within Shopify.

2. Direct Supplier Order Forwarding Without Third-Party Apps

• Webflow has no built-in way to automate order forwarding to a supplier after checkout.
• The only manual solution is manually forwarding order details from Webflow’s e-commerce system (if you're using Webflow for the full store).
• Workaround: Use Webflow Forms to collect pre-orders and manually send them to suppliers.

3. Splitting Payments Between You and the Supplier

• Neither Webflow nor Shopify natively supports automatic profit sharing with suppliers.
• Possible workaround:
• Have the supplier invoice you separately, and you take customer payments in full.
• Use Shopify Payments or Stripe and manually send payments to suppliers.
• A custom API integration (with Stripe Connect or PayPal Adaptive Payments) could automate this, but Webflow alone cannot handle split payments automatically.

4. Alternative: Use a Dedicated Dropshipping Platform

• If full automation (direct order forwarding and split payments) is required, consider:
• Shopify + a dropshipping app (DSers, Printful, or Spocket).
• Webflow + Zapier + Supplier API (manually connecting order details to a supplier system).

Summary

Webflow alone cannot process automated dropshipping orders or split payments between store owners and suppliers. The best option is:

1. Use Webflow for front-end design and Shopify for checkout.
2. Leverage Shopify's dropshipping integrations for automatic order forwarding.
3. Handle supplier payments manually or use an API-based automation (with Stripe or PayPal).

For full dropshipping automation, a Shopify-based store with a dropshipping app is often the better choice over Webflow.