Shopify costs $29 to $399 per month for most stores in the US, depending on the plan, plus payment processing fees on every sale. Basic is $29 a month billed yearly ($39 monthly), Grow is $89 ($105 monthly), Advanced is $359 ($399 monthly), and Shopify Plus starts at $2,300 a month. On top of the plan, Shopify Payments charges 2.5% to 2.9% + 30¢ per online card payment, and apps, themes and a domain add to the total.
This guide breaks down every Shopify cost a US seller should budget for in 2026, with examples. Plan prices and rates come from Shopify’s official pricing page, checked on November 9, 2026.
Shopify plans and prices (US, 2026)
| Plan | Price billed yearly | Price billed monthly | Staff accounts | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29/month | $39/month | None beyond the owner | New stores and solo sellers |
| Grow | $89/month | $105/month | Up to 5 | Growing stores with a small team |
| Advanced | $359/month | $399/month | Up to 15 | Larger stores that want lower card rates |
| Plus | From $2,300/month | From $2,300/month | Unlimited | High-volume and enterprise brands |
Shopify currently offers a 3-day free trial, then $1 a month for the first 3 months on most plans.
Shopify payment processing fees
Every sale also has a processing fee. With Shopify Payments the rates fall as you move up a plan:
| Plan | Online card (standard) | Online card (premium) | In person | Fee if you use another payment provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2.9% + 30¢ | 3.5% + 30¢ | 2.6% + 10¢ | 2% |
| Grow | 2.7% + 30¢ | 3.3% + 30¢ | 2.5% + 10¢ | 1% |
| Advanced | 2.5% + 30¢ | 3.1% + 30¢ | 2.4% + 10¢ | 0.6% |
| Plus | 2.25% + 30¢ | 2.95% + 30¢ | 2.3% + 10¢ | 0.2% |
- International cards: an extra 1% on online payments.
- PayPal wallet: from 3.49% + 49¢ per transaction.
- Third-party payment providers: if you don’t use Shopify Payments, Shopify adds the transaction fee in the last column on top of your provider’s own fees.
Other Shopify costs to budget for
- Apps: many apps for reviews, email, subscriptions or shipping charge their own monthly fees.
- Theme: free themes are included; premium themes are a one-time purchase.
- Domain: a custom domain has a yearly cost.
- POS Pro: $89 per month per location if you sell in person and need the Pro features.
- Marketplace orders: Shopify’s pricing page lists a fee of 1% on synced marketplace orders over 50, capped at $99 a month, for sellers who connect marketplaces through Shopify.
- Shipping labels, taxes and fulfillment: these depend on your volume and how you ship.
How much does Shopify really cost? Two examples
Small store on Basic, billed yearly, $10,000 a month in online card sales, 250 orders:
- Plan: $29
- Processing: 2.9% of $10,000 = $290, plus 250 × $0.30 = $75
- Total: about $394 a month before apps, theme and domain
Same store on Grow: $89 + 2.7% of $10,000 ($270) + $75 = about $434 a month. The lower card rate saves $20 on processing, which doesn’t yet cover the $60 higher plan fee. On these numbers, Grow pays for itself through card rates alone only above $30,000 a month in online card sales, so most sellers move up for staff accounts and features rather than fees.
Which Shopify plan should you choose?
- Start on Basic if you are launching or selling alone.
- Move to Grow when you need staff accounts or your card volume makes the lower rate worthwhile.
- Consider Advanced for larger teams and high volume, where 2.5% card rates add up.
- Talk to Shopify about Plus only at enterprise scale.
- Pay yearly if you are committed: it saves $10 to $40 a month compared with monthly billing.
Selling on Shopify and marketplaces together
Many Shopify sellers also sell on Amazon, Walmart, eBay or Etsy. Crazy Vendor connects your Shopify store to those marketplaces in one workspace: it syncs inventory so the same stock doesn’t oversell, brings orders from every channel into one list, and shows profit per order after fees in Profit Analytics. You can also ship Shopify orders from your FBA inventory with Amazon MCF, or connect Shopify with Walmart through the Shopify and Walmart integration. Crazy Vendor is free for Shopify merchants. See pricing.
Related: how to evaluate marketplace fees, eBay seller fees and Amazon FBA fees 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopify cost per month?
In the US, Basic costs $29 a month billed yearly or $39 monthly, Grow $89 or $105, Advanced $359 or $399, and Plus starts at $2,300 a month. Payment processing fees, apps and a domain are extra.
Does Shopify take a percentage of sales?
Yes, through payment processing: 2.5% to 2.9% + 30¢ per online card payment with Shopify Payments, depending on the plan. If you use another payment provider, Shopify adds a 0.2% to 2% transaction fee.
Is there a free trial?
Shopify offers a 3-day free trial, then $1 a month for the first 3 months on most plans.
Is it cheaper to pay for Shopify yearly?
Yes. Paying yearly saves $10 a month on Basic, $16 on Grow and $40 on Advanced compared with monthly billing.
What is the cheapest way to run a Shopify store?
Start on Basic billed yearly, use Shopify Payments to avoid the extra transaction fee, use a free theme and keep paid apps to the ones you need.
Last checked against Shopify’s US pricing page on November 9, 2026. Shopify changes prices and offers from time to time, so confirm the current rates before you sign up.