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Shopify Plus pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $2.3K to $40K 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: 6 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Variable platform fee: Once your store exceeds $800K/month in revenue, Shopify charges 0.25-0.40% on all sales above that threshold, potentially adding thousands per month for high-revenue stores

2

Third-party transaction fees: Using any payment gateway other than Shopify Payments incurs an additional 0.15-0.20% fee per transaction on top of the gateway's own processing fees

3

App subscriptions: Most Shopify Plus merchants spend $500-$1,000+/month on third-party apps for reviews, loyalty, subscriptions, and advanced analytics not included natively

4

Additional expansion stores: Beyond the 10 included stores, each additional expansion store costs $250/month, which adds up quickly for multi-brand or multi-region operations

5

Custom development costs: Shopify Functions and custom checkout extensions require developer expertise at $150-$250/hour, and complex implementations run $5,000-$30,000+

6

Migration costs: Moving from another platform to Shopify Plus involves data migration ($5,000-$20,000), custom theme development ($10,000-$30,000), and app re-implementation, totaling $50,000+ for mid-sized stores

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $5000 × 12) $1,500,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$300,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $2,275,000–$2,460,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Shopify Plus?

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 Plus charge for implementation?

Shopify Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus?

Most Shopify Plus 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 Plus?

Many features marketed as part of Shopify Plus 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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