What does Shopify cost?

In short: Shopify costs more than the subscription. Add payment fees per sale, apps, a domain, often a theme and legal texts. The Shopify cost calculator shows exact plans and fees, price date 7 Nov 2026.

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The four cost blocks

  • Subscription: the plan (Basic, Grow, Advanced), monthly or yearly.
  • Payment fees: a share per sale, depending on plan and payment method.
  • Apps: add-ons for reviews, email, SEO and more.
  • One-time: domain, theme (design template), legal texts.

Why the payment mix matters

With Shopify Payments you only pay the card fee. If you use PayPal or an external provider, Shopify adds a surcharge plus the provider’s own fee. The more revenue runs through external providers, the more expensive the Basic plan becomes.

How to save

  • Pay yearly where the plan offers it.
  • Make Shopify Payments your main payment method.
  • Review apps every quarter and cancel unused ones.
  • Compare plans as your revenue grows.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shopify charge a setup fee?

No, Shopify charges a subscription per month. Setup, theme and apps come separately.

Where do I see the current prices?

On shopify.com/pricing. Our calculator shows the same values with a date.

Are Shopify prices net or gross?

Shopify prices exclude VAT.

Work it out with your numbers

The matching calculator runs in your browser. No sign-up, nothing is saved.

Shopify Cost Calculator

Your Shopify store, fully set up

The Shopify Launch Bundle: design, tracking, automations and SEO from one source, with a written fixed price.

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