Shopify Pricing Plans | Free Shopify Plan Comparison Tool
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Shopify Pricing Plan Comparator
Use our free Shopify pricing plans comparator to find the best plan for your store. Enter your monthly sales volume and see exactly which plan saves you the most money.
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Find the best Shopify pricing plan for your store
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Basic
$39
per month
+ $0 fees
$39/mo total
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Shopify
$105
per month
+ $0 fees
$105/mo total
Advanced
$399
per month
+ $0 fees
$399/mo total
Shopify Plus
$2,300
per month
+ $0 fees
$2,300/mo total
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How to use this Shopify pricing plans comparator
Our Shopify pricing plans tool calculates your true monthly cost for each plan — including transaction fees — so you can make an accurate comparison based on your actual sales volume.
1
Enter your monthly revenue — this determines how much you pay in transaction fees on each plan.
2
Select your payment method — using Shopify Payments eliminates transaction fees entirely.
3
Choose your billing cycle — annual billing saves up to 25% compared to monthly billing.
4
Select staff accounts needed and hit Compare to see your true cost per plan instantly.
Shopify pricing plans — full overview
Shopify offers four main pricing plans in 2024, each designed for a different stage of business growth. Our Shopify pricing plans comparator accounts for both the subscription cost and transaction fees to give you the true monthly total for your sales volume.
Feature
Basic — $39/mo
Shopify — $105/mo
Advanced — $399/mo
Plus — $2,300/mo
Staff accounts
2
5
15
Unlimited
Transaction fee (3rd party)
2.0%
1.0%
0.6%
0.2%
Credit card rate (online)
2.9% + 30c
2.6% + 30c
2.4% + 30c
2.15% + 30c
Inventory locations
10
10
10
200
Professional reports
Basic only
Yes
Advanced
Custom
Third-party calculated shipping
No
No
Yes
Yes
Custom checkout
No
No
No
Yes
B2B wholesale
No
No
No
Yes
Dedicated account manager
No
No
No
Yes
Key insight — transaction fees make a big difference at higher revenue. On $50,000/month in sales, switching from Basic (2.0%) to Shopify (1.0%) saves $500/month in fees alone — more than covering the $66 plan price difference.
Which Shopify pricing plan is right for you?
Choosing the right Shopify pricing plan depends on three main factors — your monthly sales volume, whether you use Shopify Payments, and how many staff need access to your store.
Shopify Basic — best for new stores
The Basic plan is ideal for stores just starting out with monthly sales under $5,000 to $8,000. At this revenue level, the higher transaction fees (2.0%) are offset by the lower subscription cost. Furthermore, the Basic plan includes all essential features — unlimited products, discount codes, an online store, and 24/7 support.
Shopify Plan — best for growing stores
The Shopify plan becomes cost-effective once your monthly sales exceed roughly $8,000 to $10,000. The transaction fee drops from 2.0% to 1.0%, which at $10,000 in monthly sales saves $100 — almost covering the $66 monthly price increase. Additionally, you get professional reporting and 5 staff accounts.
Shopify Advanced — best for scaling stores
At monthly revenues above $40,000 to $50,000, the Advanced plan's 0.6% transaction fee starts to deliver significant savings. In addition to the lower fees, the Advanced plan includes third-party carrier-calculated shipping rates, which can reduce shipping costs meaningfully for high-volume stores.
Shopify Plus — enterprise level
Shopify Plus is designed for high-volume merchants generating over $500,000 per month. It offers custom checkout experiences, dedicated account management, B2B wholesale capabilities, and the lowest transaction fees at 0.2%. As a result, it is typically reserved for enterprise brands and fast-growing retailers with complex requirements.
Frequently asked questions about Shopify pricing plans
What is the cheapest Shopify plan?+
The Basic Shopify plan at $39 per month is the most affordable full-featured plan. However, Shopify also offers a Starter plan at $5 per month for selling through social media and messaging apps without a full online store. For most merchants who want a complete e-commerce store with all standard features, Basic at $39 is the entry point. Annual billing reduces this to approximately $29 per month, saving around 25% compared to monthly billing.
Can I avoid Shopify transaction fees?+
Yes — transaction fees are completely eliminated when you use Shopify Payments as your payment processor. Shopify Payments is available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and most European countries. If you use a third-party payment gateway like PayPal, Stripe, or Square instead, transaction fees of 0.6% to 2.0% apply depending on your plan. Therefore, switching to Shopify Payments is one of the most straightforward ways to reduce your total Shopify costs.
Is annual or monthly billing better on Shopify?+
Annual billing saves approximately 25% compared to monthly billing across all Shopify plans. For the Basic plan, this reduces the cost from $39 to about $29 per month — saving $120 per year. For the Shopify plan, the annual saving is around $264 per year. If you are confident your store will remain active for at least 12 months, annual billing is almost always the better financial choice. The main downside is the upfront commitment and reduced flexibility to downgrade.
Can I change my Shopify plan later?+
Yes — Shopify allows you to upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time from your store admin. When you upgrade, the change takes effect immediately and you are charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your billing cycle. When you downgrade, the change takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle. There are no penalties or lock-in fees for changing plans. This flexibility makes it easy to start on a lower plan and upgrade as your sales volume grows.
What is included in all Shopify pricing plans?+
All Shopify pricing plans include an online store with unlimited products, discount codes, abandoned cart recovery, free SSL certificate, fraud analysis, 24/7 customer support, and access to the Shopify app store. The main differences between plans are the number of staff accounts, transaction fee rates, reporting capabilities, and advanced features like third-party shipping rates and custom checkout. Use our Shopify pricing plans comparator above to see exactly what each plan costs for your specific sales volume.
When should I upgrade from Basic to the Shopify plan?+
The break-even point between Basic and the Shopify plan depends on whether you use Shopify Payments or a third-party gateway. With a third-party gateway, the 1.0% transaction fee saving on the Shopify plan ($66/month more expensive) breaks even at around $6,600 in monthly sales — meaning any revenue above that level makes the Shopify plan more cost-effective. With Shopify Payments, the break-even comes from the lower credit card rate (2.6% vs 2.9%), which becomes meaningful above roughly $22,000 in monthly card sales.
This Shopify pricing plans comparator uses publicly available 2024 pricing from Shopify. Prices and features may change — always verify current pricing at shopify.com before making a decision. This tool does not constitute financial or business advice.
