Shopify Annual Cost — What You Pay Per Year on Each Plan
Shopify bills monthly or annually. Annual billing saves ~25% but locks you in. Here's the exact annual cost per plan, including what you get, and the revenue levels where each plan's transaction fees justify the upgrade.
💡 Annual billing is prepaid — Shopify doesn't refund unused months if you cancel or downgrade mid-year.
Shopify Fee Rate by Plan
| Plan | Monthly | Transaction Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2% (0% with SP) | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Shopify | $105 | 1% (0% with SP) | 2.6% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% (0% with SP) | 2.4% + 30¢ |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 0.15% (0% with SP) | 2.15% + 30¢ |
SP = Shopify Payments. Enabling Shopify Payments waives the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shopify cost per year?
Annual billing: Basic $348/year ($29/month), Shopify plan $948/year ($79/month), Advanced $3,588/year ($299/month), Plus starts at $27,600/year ($2,300/month). Monthly billing is 25–33% more expensive. Transaction fees and processing fees are charged separately per sale.
Should I pay Shopify annually or monthly?
Pay annually if: you're confident your store will operate for 12+ months, and you're past the initial testing phase. Pay monthly if: you're still validating your product-market fit, or you might downgrade/cancel within a year. The annual savings ($120/year on Basic) are meaningful but don't justify locking in if you're uncertain.
Does Shopify offer a free trial?
Yes. Shopify offers a 3-day free trial, then $1/month for the first 3 months on Basic (promotional pricing — check Shopify's current offer). After the trial, you're billed at full price. The free trial doesn't require a credit card to start.
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