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Shopify pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Shopify's base plan is only part of the cost. Payment processing, app stack, theme, and Plus needs often dominate the final budget.

Last verified: 2026-05-16 Model: month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Basic $39 month $29 month Entry ecommerce plan.
Grow $105 month $79 month More staff and reporting features.
Advanced $399 month $299 month Advanced reports and lower card rates.
Plus $2,300 month $2,300 month Enterprise commerce starting benchmark.

Shopify cost calculator

$29 / month

For 10 seats on Basic, current public pricing implies $29 per month when annual pricing is available, or $39 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • Payment processing, third-party transaction fees, paid apps, themes, and agency work can exceed the base plan.

Enterprise notes

Plus comparisons should include checkout customization, B2B, automation, and payment-rate assumptions.

Closest alternatives

BigCommerceWooCommerceWebflow

Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Shopify cost?

Shopify pricing depends on its Store plan pricing plus payment and app costs. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Shopify?

Payment processing, third-party transaction fees, paid apps, themes, and agency work can exceed the base plan.

Which Shopify alternatives should buyers compare?

BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Webflow are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Shopify.