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Calculate your total Shopify costs. See monthly and annual projections including plan, apps, theme, and domain fees.

Shopify plans range from $5/month (Starter) to $2,300/month (Plus). Most new stores spend $100–300/month total including apps and domain. Save up to 25% with annual billing on Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans.

Store Configuration

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Email, reviews, upsells, SEO

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Yearly domain registration

Cost Breakdown

Your estimated Shopify costs

Total Monthly Cost

$40.17

$482.00 per year

Plan (monthly)$39.00/mo
Apps$0.00/mo
Theme (amortized)$0.00/mo
Domain (amortized)$1.17/mo

Compare All Shopify Plans

PlanMonthlyAnnualAnnual SavingsKey Features
Starter$5/mo$5/mo—Linkpop storefront, social selling
BasicCurrent$39/mo$29/mo$120.00Full online store, 2 staff accounts
Shopify$105/mo$79/mo$312.005 staff accounts, professional reports
Advanced$399/mo$299/mo$1,200.0015 staff accounts, advanced reports, duties
Plus$2300/mo$2300/mo—Enterprise, custom checkout, dedicated support

Common Shopify App Costs

App CategoryMonthly Cost Range
Email Marketing (Klaviyo/Omnisend)$20.00 - $300.00
Reviews App (Judge.me/Loox)Free - $50.00
Upsell/Cross-sell App$10.00 - $30.00
SEO AppFree - $40.00
Loyalty/Rewards ProgramFree - $60.00
Shipping & FulfillmentFree - $100.00

Most stores spend $50-200/month on apps depending on their needs and scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shopify really cost per month?

Beyond the plan fee ($5-$2,300/mo), budget for apps ($50-200/mo), a domain ($14-20/yr), and optionally a premium theme ($250-380 one-time). Most small stores spend $100-300/month total.

Which Shopify plan should I choose?

Starter ($5) for social selling only. Basic ($39) for most new stores. Shopify ($105) when you need professional reports and lower transaction fees. Advanced ($399) at $100K+/month revenue. Plus ($2,300) for enterprise needs.

How much do I save with annual billing?

Shopify offers ~25% savings on annual billing for Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans. Basic drops from $39 to $29/mo, Shopify from $105 to $79/mo, and Advanced from $399 to $299/mo. Starter and Plus remain the same.

What Shopify apps do I actually need?

Essential apps for most stores: email marketing ($20-60/mo), reviews ($0-15/mo), and SEO optimization ($0-40/mo). Growing stores add upsell tools ($10-30/mo) and loyalty programs ($0-60/mo). Start minimal and add as needed.

Are Shopify themes worth paying for?

Free Shopify themes (Dawn, Craft, Refresh) are solid starting points. Premium themes ($250-380 one-time) offer better conversion optimization, more sections, and unique designs. ROI is typically positive for stores doing $5K+/month.

Is the Shopify Starter plan enough?

Starter ($5/mo) only provides a Linkpop storefront and basic social selling. No full online store, no custom domain storefront, limited checkout. It's best for testing products via social media before committing to a full store.

Can I start a Shopify store for free?

Shopify offers a 3-day free trial, then $1/month for the first 3 months on select plans. After that, minimum cost is $5/month (Starter) or $39/month (Basic) for a full store. Free alternatives like WooCommerce exist but require hosting costs.

When should I upgrade to Shopify Plus?

Consider Plus ($2,300/mo) when you're doing $1M+/year, need custom checkout experiences, advanced automation (Shopify Flow), or dedicated support. The lower negotiable transaction fees can offset the subscription cost at high volumes.

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