Shopify Fees Calculator

Calculate your total Shopify costs. Compare plans and see which one saves you the most money.

Shopify charges 2.5–2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly plan fees ($39–$399). Total transaction cost = payment processing + Shopify fee (if not using Shopify Payments). Factor in app fees for true cost calculation.

Your Store Details

Enter your plan and monthly sales data

$

Typical amount per order

Expected monthly order volume

Fee Breakdown

Your estimated monthly Shopify costs

Monthly Subscription$39.00
Payment Processing$0.00

Total Monthly Shopify Fees

$39.00

0.0% of revenue

Monthly Revenue

$0.00

Compare All Plans

PlanSubscriptionTransaction FeesTotal/Month
BasicCurrent$39.00$0.00$39.00
Shopify$105.00$0.00$105.00
Advanced$399.00$0.00$399.00

Shopify Fee Rates by Plan

Basic

$39/month

Shopify Payments

2.9% + $0.30

Third-Party Fee

+2%

Shopify

$105/month

Shopify Payments

2.7% + $0.30

Third-Party Fee

+1%

Advanced

$399/month

Shopify Payments

2.5% + $0.30

Third-Party Fee

+0.5%

Hidden Costs of Running a Shopify Store

App Subscriptions

$50–200/mo

Email marketing, reviews, upsells, SEO tools — the average store runs 6+ paid apps

Theme Costs

$0–380

Free themes work, but premium themes ($250-380 one-time) convert 10-30% better

Custom Domain

$14–20/yr

Annual domain registration through Shopify or a third-party registrar

Email Marketing

$20–300/mo

Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or Omnisend — scales with subscriber count

Returns & Refunds

2–5% of revenue

Return shipping, restocking labor, and lost inventory on damaged returns

Currency Conversion

1.5–2%

Shopify Payments charges 1.5% on international transactions plus conversion fees

Chargebacks

$15–25 each

Dispute fees per chargeback regardless of outcome, plus lost product value

Staff & VA Costs

$500–3,000/mo

Customer service, order fulfillment, content creation — often the largest hidden cost

Real-World Shopify Fee Examples

Side Hustle

$2,000.00/mo · 40 orders · $50.00 AOV

Basic subscription$39.00
Transaction fees$70.00
Total Shopify fees$109.00

Effective rate: 5.5% of revenue

Growing Store

$15,000.00/mo · 200 orders · $75.00 AOV

Basic subscription$39.00
Transaction fees$495.00
Total Shopify fees$534.00

Effective rate: 3.6% of revenue

Established Brand

$50,000.00/mo · 500 orders · $100.00 AOV

Shopify subscription$105.00
Transaction fees$1,500.00
Total Shopify fees$1,605.00

Effective rate: 3.2% of revenue

High-Volume

$200,000.00/mo · 2000 orders · $100.00 AOV

Advanced subscription$399.00
Transaction fees$5,600.00
Total Shopify fees$5,999.00

Effective rate: 3.0% of revenue

Want AI to Do This Automatically?

Stop tracking fees manually. ProfitHelm's AI analyst automatically deducts all Shopify fees, transaction costs, and ad spend to show you real net profit.

Save Your Fee Calculation

Get your Shopify fee breakdown emailed to you for future reference.

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Shopify transaction fees?

Shopify transaction fees depend on your plan and payment method. With Shopify Payments: Basic (2.9% + $0.30), Shopify (2.7% + $0.30), Advanced (2.5% + $0.30). Third-party gateways add an additional 2%, 1%, or 0.5% respectively.

What is the total cost of running a Shopify store?

Total Shopify costs include: monthly subscription ($39-$399), transaction fees (2.5%-2.9% + $0.30), app subscriptions ($50-200/mo), theme ($0-380), domain ($14-20/yr), and potentially third-party gateway fees (0.5%-2%). Most stores spend $100-600/month all-in.

Is Shopify Payments cheaper than third-party gateways?

Yes, Shopify Payments avoids the additional transaction fee (0.5%-2% depending on plan). Third-party gateways like PayPal or Stripe pay their own fees PLUS Shopify's transaction fee, making them significantly more expensive.

Which Shopify plan is best for my store?

Basic ($39/mo) for new stores under $10K/month. Shopify ($105/mo) for growing stores $10K-$100K/month where the lower transaction rate saves more than the price difference. Advanced ($399/mo) for high-volume stores processing $100K+/month.

How does Shopify Payments compare to Stripe or PayPal?

Shopify Payments (powered by Stripe) has similar base rates (2.5-2.9% + $0.30) but eliminates Shopify's additional transaction fee (0.5-2%). Using Stripe or PayPal directly means paying both gateway fees AND Shopify's transaction fee, costing 1-4% more per transaction.

Do I get refunded Shopify fees on returned orders?

Shopify does not refund the transaction fee when you issue a refund to a customer. The original processing fee (2.5-2.9% + $0.30) is kept by Shopify Payments. This means refunds cost you the product, shipping, AND the original transaction fee.

What are Shopify's international transaction fees?

Shopify Payments charges an additional 1.5% fee on international transactions (2% for currency conversion). This is on top of standard processing fees, meaning international orders cost 4-4.9% + $0.30 total in payment processing.

How much does Shopify Plus cost?

Shopify Plus starts at $2,300/month on a 3-year term. Transaction fees are negotiable but typically 2.15% + $0.30 for Shopify Payments. Plus is designed for enterprise brands doing $1M+/year and includes advanced features like Shopify Flow, custom checkout, and dedicated support.

How can I reduce my Shopify fees?

Key ways to reduce Shopify fees: 1) Use Shopify Payments to eliminate third-party transaction fees, 2) Upgrade plans when transaction savings exceed the subscription difference, 3) Increase AOV to reduce the per-order flat fee impact, 4) Negotiate rates on Shopify Plus, 5) Minimize chargebacks and refunds.

How does Shopify compare to WooCommerce and BigCommerce fees?

WooCommerce has no platform fee but requires hosting ($20-100/mo) plus payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 via Stripe). BigCommerce charges $39-299/mo with no additional transaction fees but similar payment processing rates. Shopify sits in the middle with its subscription + transaction fee model. Total cost depends on volume — high-volume stores often find Shopify Advanced or BigCommerce most cost-effective.

Stop Calculating Manually

ProfitHelm automatically syncs your Shopify orders, COGS, and ad spend from Facebook, Google, and TikTok. See your real profit in real-time.

Free plan forever - No credit card required - Setup in 5 minutes