Shopify Fees for Dropshipping — Full Cost Breakdown
Dropshipping on Shopify means no inventory, but fees still eat into margins. On the Basic plan you pay $39/month plus 2% transaction fee on every sale (or 0% if you use Shopify Payments). This calculator shows your real net profit after all costs.
💡 Typical dropshipping COGS is 30–50% of selling price. Enter your AliExpress/supplier cost below.
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
What are the Shopify fees for dropshipping?
On the Basic plan ($39/month), Shopify charges a 2% transaction fee per sale if you don't use Shopify Payments, plus 2.9% + 30¢ for payment processing. Using Shopify Payments eliminates the transaction fee, leaving only the processing fee.
Is Shopify profitable for dropshipping?
Yes, but margins are thin. Successful dropshippers typically run 15–30% net margins after fees, supplier costs, and ads. The Shopify plan ($105/month) cuts the transaction fee to 1%, which pays off at around $3,000+ monthly revenue.
Which Shopify plan is best for dropshipping?
Start on Basic ($39/month). Upgrade to Shopify ($105/month) once you hit ~$3,000/month in revenue — the 1% vs 2% transaction fee savings offset the higher monthly cost at that point.
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