Question 1

How much does Shopify cost per month?

Accepted Answer

Shopify plans cost $29-$299/month on annual billing ($39-$399 monthly). But the plan fee is only part of the cost — credit card processing fees (2.4-2.9% + $0.30) add up fast. This calculator shows your true total monthly cost including all fees based on your actual sales volume.

Question 2

Which Shopify plan is best for my store?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your monthly revenue. Basic ($29/mo annual) is best for stores under ~$10K/mo. Shopify ($79/mo) becomes cheaper at around $10-50K/mo due to lower transaction rates. Advanced ($299/mo) pays for itself above ~$50-100K/mo. This calculator finds your break-even point automatically.

Question 3

What are Shopify transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

With Shopify Payments: Basic charges 2.9% + $0.30, Shopify charges 2.6% + $0.30, and Advanced charges 2.4% + $0.30 per transaction. If you use a third-party payment gateway instead, Shopify adds an additional 2.0% (Basic), 1.0% (Shopify), or 0.6% (Advanced) on top of your gateway's fees.

Question 4

Should I pay annually or monthly for Shopify?

Accepted Answer

Annual billing saves 25% on the plan fee. Basic drops from $39 to $29/mo, Shopify from $105 to $79/mo, and Advanced from $399 to $299/mo. If you're committed to your store, annual billing is almost always the better choice. This calculator lets you compare both options.

Question 5

Do I need Shopify Payments?

Accepted Answer

You don't need it, but using a third-party gateway triggers an additional fee (0.6-2.0% depending on plan). For most stores, Shopify Payments is the cheapest option since it avoids this extra charge. This calculator shows the cost difference with and without Shopify Payments.

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