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Shopify Plan
Select your Shopify plan—different plans have different payment processing rates
Shopify Fee Structure (2025)
Monthly Subscription Costs
| Plan | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic | $39/month |
| Grow | $105/month |
| Advanced | $399/month |
| Plus (Enterprise) | $2,300+/month |
Payment Processing Fees (Shopify Payments)
| Plan | Online Credit Card Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Grow | 2.7% + $0.30 |
| Advanced | 2.5% + $0.30 |
Third-Party Payment Gateway Fees
| Plan | Additional Transaction Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic | 2.0% |
| Grow | 1.0% |
| Advanced | 0.6% |
Understanding Shopify Fees
Unlike marketplace platforms like Etsy or Amazon, Shopify charges a flat monthly subscription rather than per-listing fees. This makes Shopify more cost-effective at higher volumes. The payment processing fee applies to each transaction when using Shopify Payments. If you use a third-party gateway (PayPal, Stripe, etc.), you'll pay both the gateway's fees AND Shopify's transaction fee.
When to Upgrade Your Plan
Higher plans have lower payment processing rates but higher subscription costs. The break-even point depends on your sales volume:
- Basic → Shopify: Worth it around $22,000/month in sales
- Shopify → Advanced: Worth it around $98,000/month in sales
Use our plan comparison above to see which plan maximizes your profit at your current volume.
Tips for Maximizing Profit on Shopify
- Use Shopify Payments -- Avoid the extra 0.6-2% third-party transaction fee
- Calculate your break-even — Know how many sales you need to cover your subscription
- Factor in apps — Many essential apps cost $10-50/month, add these to your calculations
- Consider annual billing — Save up to 25% on subscription with yearly plans
- Optimize for higher AOV — Fixed per-transaction fees hurt less on larger orders
- Don't upgrade too early — The savings on processing fees need to exceed the subscription increase
Shopify vs. Marketplaces
Shopify has no listing fees or sales commissions (unlike Etsy's 6.5% or Amazon's 15%). However, you're responsible for driving your own traffic. Shopify is best for brands that can attract customers through marketing, social media, or existing audiences. Marketplaces work better for sellers who need built-in traffic but accept higher per-sale fees.
Privacy & Limitations
- All calculations run entirely in your browser -- nothing is sent to any server.
- Results are estimates for planning purposes and should not replace professional financial advice.
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Shopify Profit Calculator FAQ
What is Shopify Profit Calculator?
Shopify Profit Calculator is a free finance & money tool that helps you Calculate Shopify fees, payment processing costs, and net profit per sale.
How do I use Shopify Profit Calculator?
Enter your input values, review the calculated output, and adjust inputs until you reach the result you need. The result updates in your browser.
Is Shopify Profit Calculator private?
Yes. Calculations run locally in your browser. Inputs are not uploaded to a server by default, and refreshing the page clears session data.
Does Shopify Profit Calculator require an account or installation?
No. You can use this tool directly in your browser without sign-up or software installation.
How accurate are results from Shopify Profit Calculator?
This tool applies standard formulas or deterministic processing logic for estimates. For medical, legal, tax, or investment decisions, verify with a qualified professional.
Can I save or share outputs from Shopify Profit Calculator?
You can bookmark this page and copy outputs manually. Results are not persisted in your account and are typically not embedded in the URL.