Shopify Total Cost Calculator
Go beyond subscription fees. Calculate your true monthly cost, including transaction fees, apps, and shipping. Find out which Shopify plan makes the most financial sense for your business.
Your Business Profile
Drag the slider to match your expected monthly revenue. This is the biggest factor in choosing a plan[citation:10].
Your typical order total. A lower AOV means more transactions, which increases total processing fees[citation:10].
Compare plans. Advanced plans have lower transaction fees, which can save you money at higher volumes[citation:7][citation:10].
Using external gateways (PayPal, Stripe) adds an extra 0.15%-2.0% fee on top of their processing fee[citation:10].
Most stores use 5-10 apps for marketing, shipping, and analytics, costing $20-$200+/month[citation:8].
Recommended Plan
Based on your sales volume, the Shopify plan offers the best balance of features and cost efficiency.
Your Monthly Cost Breakdown
💡 Insight
This represents about 2.97% of your revenue. For businesses at your stage, keeping total platform costs below 5% is a healthy target.
Transaction fees are your largest variable cost. The Advanced or Plus plans can significantly reduce this percentage as you grow[citation:10].
Frequently Asked Questions
Shopify Payments is Shopify’s built-in payment processor. If you use a third-party gateway (like PayPal or Stripe), Shopify charges an additional transaction fee (0.15% on Plus, 2.0% on Basic)[citation:10]. This can double your processing costs, so using Shopify Payments is strongly recommended where available.
A common rule of thumb is to consider upgrading when you consistently hit $10,000 in monthly sales[citation:10]. At that point, the lower transaction fee (2.7% vs 2.9%) starts to offset the higher subscription cost. You also gain valuable features like professional reports and gift cards.
Shopify Plus starts at a flat $2,300/month. However, once your monthly turnover exceeds approximately $800k, the billing often switches to a revenue-based model of 0.25% of your monthly sales[citation:3][citation:4]. For example, at $1M/month, the fee would be $2,500. The model that results in the higher fee is applied.
This calculator focuses on core platform costs. Other potential expenses include:
• Shipping Costs: Carrier rates, packaging, and insurance[citation:5].
• Marketing & Ads: Budget for Google, Facebook, etc.
• Theme & Design: Premium themes or custom design work[citation:8].
• Other Integrations: ERP, CRM, or custom app development.
Calculator uses standard US pricing and fee structures as of 2025. Final costs may vary based on location, sales channels, and specific business circumstances[citation:7][citation:10].