Shopify Pricing Explained
A cheap Starter tier, three core store plans, and a transaction fee that quietly taxes every sale unless you use Shopify Payments.
Shopify sells a low cost Starter plan for selling through links and social, three core store plans from Basic to Advanced, and Plus for high volume merchants. The store plan rates below are annual prices; monthly billing costs more. The detail that catches sellers out is the transaction fee: Shopify charges a percentage on each sale unless you use Shopify Payments, on top of normal card processing. The plan fee is only the start of the real cost once you factor in apps, the transaction fee and payment processing.
Plans and prices
Per month, billed annuallyPricing as of June 2026, billed annually; monthly billing runs higher (about $39 Basic, $105 Grow and $399 Advanced). Plus starts around $2,300 per month on an annual contract. Check the vendor for current pricing.
What lifts the real Shopify bill
The plan fee is the smallest part of most Shopify bills. These are the costs that most often surprise new merchants.
Shopify pricing FAQ
Does Shopify charge transaction fees?
Yes, unless you use Shopify Payments. On every plan, selling through an outside payment gateway adds a Shopify transaction fee on top of normal card processing. The fee percentage falls on the higher plans.
Which Shopify plan should most new stores pick?
Basic is the sensible default for a new store: it includes a full online store at the lowest core plan price. Stores move up to Grow or Advanced mainly for better rates and more staff accounts.
What is the Shopify Starter plan for?
Starter is a low cost plan for selling through links, social media and chat rather than running a full standalone online store. It carries the highest fees and suits very small or social first sellers.
How much is Shopify Plus?
Shopify Plus starts around $2,300 per month on a standard annual contract, aimed at high volume and enterprise merchants. It is a large step up from the Advanced plan and priced for scale.