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Shopify pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $29 to $2.3K per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 8 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments: 2% (Basic), 1% (Grow), 0.6% (Advanced) per transaction ON TOP of card processing

2

Payment processing: 2.4-2.9% + $0.30 per online transaction depending on plan

3

Essential apps typically add $100-300/month: email marketing ($15-40/mo), reviews ($15-30/mo), subscriptions ($10-30/mo)

4

Premium themes: $150-$350 one-time, custom themes $5,000-$50,000

5

Shopify Plus starts at $2,300/month with 3-year commitment, implementation costs $25,000-$150,000+

6

SMS marketing: $0.0163 per SMS in US

7

Additional staff seats above plan limits require upgrade to next tier

8

International payment processing rates are higher (varies by country)

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $105 × 12) $31,500/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$6,300/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $72,250–$110,400
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Shopify?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Shopify charge for implementation?

Shopify doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Shopify support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Shopify?

Most Shopify plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Shopify?

Many features marketed as part of Shopify are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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