Shopify Cost Calculator

The main costs beyond your plan subscription are transaction fees on each sale and any third-party apps you install. If you use Shopify Payments (their built-in payment processor), you avoid the extra 0.5-2% third-party gateway fee. Our calculator factors in all standard fees so you see the real cost.

Most new store owners start with the Basic plan at $39/month (or $29/month billed annually). It includes everything you need to launch: unlimited products, online store, discount codes, SSL certificate, and Shopify Shipping discounts. You can always upgrade as your business grows.

Yes. Using Shopify Payments eliminates the additional third-party gateway fee (0.5-2%). Upgrading to higher plans also reduces credit card processing rates. The Advanced plan has the lowest rates at 2.4% + $0.30 per transaction. For high-volume stores, Shopify Plus offers negotiable rates.

App costs vary widely. Many essential apps offer free plans or start at $0-10/month. Premium apps for email marketing, subscriptions, or advanced analytics typically range from $20-100/month. Most stores spend $50-150/month on apps total. Start with free apps and add paid ones only as needed.

Annual billing saves you 25% compared to monthly billing on the Basic and Shopify plans, and roughly 22% on the Advanced plan. If you are committed to building your store for the long term, annual billing is almost always worth the upfront investment.

We calculate transaction fees based on your estimated monthly revenue, average order value, and the credit card rate for your chosen plan. We assume you are using Shopify Payments (no third-party gateway fee). The formula is: (revenue / avg order value) x (card rate x avg order value + $0.30 per transaction).