What is Canvas?
A workspace that shows every page of your store, where Sidekick, Shopify's AI, edits the theme code as you talk to it. It's in early access and rolling out gradually.
Comparison
Speedfly or Shopify Canvas? What really changes.
Canvas is Shopify's new AI editor, launched on October 1, 2026. The Speedfly Studio does the same thing, one sentence and your whole store appears, but on a maintained premium theme.
| - | Speedfly Studio | Shopify Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible themes | Speedfly, a premium theme | Shopify and custom themes, no third-party themes |
| Theme updates | Ongoing, included in the subscription | A theme edited in Canvas stops receiving updates |
| Devices | Desktop and mobile | Desktop only |
| Starting point | 12 niche styles with pages, menus and sample products | Your current theme, to be described |
| Sales features | 111 native features | Those of the theme you use |
| App blocks | Native features, fewer apps | No app blocks in Canvas |
| Languages and markets | Website and demos in 3 languages | No translation or per-market settings in Canvas |
| Availability | Open to all, free, no sign-up | Early access |
Comparison based on Shopify's Canvas help pages, October 5, 2026.
When Canvas is enough
You use a free Shopify theme, you work on a computer, and you want to tweak the design by chatting with AI.
When Speedfly changes everything
You want a maintained premium theme, sales features ready to go, a store designed for your niche, and the freedom to see it all on your phone before you launch.
Can I use Canvas with Speedfly?
Not today. Shopify's help pages say Canvas works with themes developed by Shopify and custom themes, not third-party themes.
Is Canvas paid?
Canvas is available on Shopify plans that include theme customization, in early access for now.
Does the Speedfly Studio publish my store on its own?
No. You see all your pages, then it installs as a draft. Nothing goes live without your click.
Your store deserves better than an empty theme.
Try Speedfly for 14 days on your real store. Not convinced? Cancel in one click.