Before picking a plan, you should know Shopify’s pricing structure. The platform has different tiers that match your business needs and budget.

Shopify Pricing Overview

Shopify offers five plans tailored to businesses of all sizes, from starter to Shopify plus. Prices range from $5/month for basic selling to over $2,300/month for custom enterprise solutions. Here’s what you need to know:

PlanMonthly Cost (Annual Billing)Best For
Starter$5Selling on social media
Basic$29New online stores
Shopify$79Growing businesses ($50k+/month)
Advanced$299High-volume stores ($200k+/month)
Shopify PlusCustom ($2,300+ minimum)Enterprises

Prices vary by country. Check Shopify’s official site for localized rates.

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Shopify plan comparison (2025)

1. Starter Plan – $5/Month

Ideal for: Selling on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
Features:

  • List 1,000 products
  • Sell via social media links
  • 1 staff account
  • Basic POS Lite for in-person sales
  • 5% transaction fee if not using Shopify Payments

Limitations:
❌ No standalone website
❌ No advanced reports

2. Basic Plan – $29/Month

Ideal for: New stores with ≤ $50k/year revenue.
Features:

  • Build a full online store
  • Unlimited products
  • 2 staff accounts
  • Basic sales reports
  • 2.9% + 30¢ credit card fee (online)

Hidden Costs:

  • Apps: 20–20–100/month
  • Domain: $16/year

3. Shopify Plan – $79/Month

Ideal for: Scaling businesses (50k–50k–200k/year).
Upgrades from Basic:

  • 5 staff accounts
  • Professional reports
  • Lower credit card fees (2.6% + 30¢ online)
  • 88% shipping discounts

4. Advanced Plan – $299/Month

Ideal for: High-volume stores ($200k+/year).
Upgrades from Shopify:

  • 15 staff accounts
  • Custom reports
  • Lowest credit card fees (2.4% + 30¢ online)
  • Third-party calculated shipping

5. Shopify Plus – Custom Pricing

Starts at $2,300/month (1-3-year contract).
For enterprises needing:

  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • API access for custom integrations
  • Dedicated support
  • Multi-channel automation

Hidden Costs to Watch

Transaction Fees

PlanFee if Not Using Shopify Payments
Basic2%
Shopify1%
Advanced0.6%
Plus0.2%

Example: A $100 sale on the Basic plan with PayPal costs $2.90 (credit card fee) + $2.00 (transaction fee) = $4.90 total.

Apps & Themes

Shopify App Store
CategoryCost Range
Essential Apps20–20–100/month
Premium Themes140–140–350 (one-time)
Custom Domain$16/year

Top Paid Apps:

Loox (Product Reviews): $20/month

Klaviyo (Email Marketing): 20–500/month

POS System Costs

Point of Sale POS for Business Shopify 1
TierMonthly CostFeatures
POS LiteFreeBasic in-person sales
POS Pro$89/locationAdvanced inventory, buy online/pickup in-store

Enterprise Solutions

Shopify for enterprise Shopify 1

Shopify Plus includes:

  • Custom development (60k–60k–200k+ one-time)
  • Priority 24/7 support
  • Multi-store management

How to Save Money

  1. Annual Billing: Save 10–25% (e.g., Basic drops to $26.10/month).
  2. Use Shopify Payments: Avoid 0.6%–2% transaction fees.
  3. Limit Apps: Stick to free tools like Shopify Email.

FAQs

Q: Is Shopify’s Basic plan enough for beginners?

A: Yes! It includes unlimited products, 24/7 support, and a full website builder. Upgrade only if you need lower credit card fees or advanced reports.

Q: What’s the catch with the $5 Starter plan?

A: You can’t build a standalone website—it’s designed for social media sellers.

Q: Does Shopify charge for abandoned carts?

A: No. All plans include free abandoned cart recovery.

Conclusion

Shopify costs 5–299/month for most businesses, plus apps and transaction fees. Start with the Starter or Basic plan to test your idea, then scale up as you grow.

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