Shopify Pricing Plans: An Updated Overview [2023]

To provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of Shopify’s pricing structure, let’s delve deeper into each plan and what they offer:

Shopify Lite – $9/month

The Shopify Lite plan is a perfect match for businesses seeking to add a Shopify pay button into their pre-existing website, or those engaged in face-to-face sales requiring a point-of-sale (POS) system.

The Shopify Lite plan provides a card reader for the usage of in-person transactions, processing fees are 2.7%. On the other hand, online sales are processed through Shopify’s payment gateway and charge a processing fee of 2.9% + 30 cents for each transaction.

Basic Shopify: $39/month ($29 per month when paid annually)

Ideal for small businesses, the Basic Shopify plan offers all the essential features needed to set up an online store. These include:

• Unlimited products
• 2 staff accounts
• 24/7 support
• Sales channels
• Manual order creation
• Discount codes
• Free SSL certificate
• Abandoned cart recovery

Shopify: $105/month ($79 per month when paid annually)

The Shopify plan is designed for growing businesses. It includes all the features of the Basic Shopify plan, plus:

• 5 staff accounts
• Gift cards
• Professional reports

If you are planning on selling internationally, you’ll need this plan. This Shopify plan will enable you international selling, selling on a per country specific domain, and convert currencies if you need to do that.

Advanced Shopify: $399/month

The Advanced Shopify plan is best suited for scaling businesses. It includes all the features of the Shopify plan, plus:

• 15 staff accounts
• Advanced report builder
• Third-party calculated shipping rates

Shopify Plus: Starting at $2000/month ($299 per month when paid annually)

Shopify Plus is an enterprise solution for large businesses and high-volume sellers. It offers advanced features and priority support.

Here’s a detailed table summarizing the key features and costs of each Shopify plan:

Remember, these transaction fees can be waived if you use Shopify Payments.

While Shopify’s pricing plans are comprehensive, there are additional costs that you might need to consider:

Shopify Apps

Shopify’s App Store offers over 6,000 apps that can enhance the functionality of your online store. The cost of these apps varies, with some being free and others requiring a monthly subscription.

Domain Name

Shopify offers domain registration services starting at $14.95 per year, handling all the technical aspects for you. If you’re still deciding on a domain name, consider a branded subdomain, which is connected to your shop but doesn’t include the .shop extension.

Email Hosting

Shopify provides email hosting services, allowing you to send up to 10,000 emails for free each calendar month. If you exceed this limit, you’ll be charged $0.001 USD per additional email. Note that these free emails are shared across all email campaigns you send in a calendar month. For instance, if you send two email campaigns in a month, each to 6,000 subscribers, you’ll be charged $2 USD for the 2,000 additional emails.

Beyond the three main pricing plans, Shopify offers two additional options that cater to specific business needs:

Shopify Lite

If you’re just starting out and want to get a feel for eCommerce without all the bells and whistles, Shopify Lite might be the right choice for you. It’s a cost-effective way to start selling online, especially if you’re primarily using social media platforms and messaging channels for your business.

Shopify Plus

For large businesses and high-volume sellers, Shopify Plus offers a robust enterprise solution. With advanced features, priority support, and your own account manager, Shopify Plus is designed to handle significant revenue and provide a seamless eCommerce experience. The cost for Shopify Plus starts at $2000 per month.

While all the essentials for running an eCommerce store are included in the Basic Shopify plan and up, you can enhance your store’s functionality and aesthetics with themes and apps.

Themes

Shopify offers a variety of themes, some free and others paid, that can help you create a visually appealing and user-friendly online store. The cost of paid themes can go up to $240 as a one-time fee. When choosing a theme, consider factors like your brand image, the size of your product catalog, and the specific features you want on your site.

Apps

The Shopify App Store hosts a plethora of apps developed by Shopify and third-party developers. These apps can add useful features to your store, automate tasks, and help increase revenue. While many apps are free, some require a monthly subscription.

Shopify has recently updated its pricing plans, offering even more flexibility and options for businesses of all sizes. Here’s a look at the new pricing structure (we updated this entire article to reflect the new prices from the top but are still outlining the differences here):

Basic Shopify: $39/month

The Basic Shopify plan is now priced at $39 per month instead of $29 per month.

Shopify: $105/month

The Shopify plan is now $105 per month instead of $79 per month.

Advanced Shopify: $399/month

The Advanced Shopify plan is now $399 per month instead of $399 a month.