Shopify Monthly Cost — Full Breakdown for 2025
Your real monthly Shopify cost isn't just the plan fee. It includes transaction fees on all sales, payment processing fees, app subscriptions, and potentially theme costs. Here's a realistic total monthly cost at different revenue levels.
💡 Average Shopify store installs 6 paid apps averaging $15–30/month each. Factor this into your total monthly cost estimate.
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 is the true monthly cost of Shopify?
On Basic ($39/month) at $10,000 monthly revenue: plan $39 + transaction fees $0 (with Shopify Payments) + processing fees ~$290 + apps ~$100 = ~$429/month total, or 4.3% of revenue. Without Shopify Payments: add $200 in transaction fees, bringing it to ~$629/month.
What apps do Shopify stores typically pay for?
Common paid apps: email marketing ($30–100/month), reviews ($15–50/month), upsell/cross-sell ($20–50/month), loyalty program ($20–100/month), advanced SEO ($10–30/month). A typical growing store spends $100–300/month on apps, which often isn't factored into fee comparisons.
Is Shopify cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Annual billing saves ~25%: Basic drops from $39/month to $29/month ($348/year), Shopify plan from $105 to $79, Advanced from $399 to $299. If you're confident in your store for 12 months, annual billing is worth it — just ensure you won't want to cancel or downgrade mid-year.
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