Basic Shopify ($39/mo)
Shopify Standard ($105/mo)
Advanced Shopify ($399/mo)
Third Party Gateway Fee Applied:
Extra Transaction Fee:2.0%
Monthly Subscription:$0.00
Credit Card Processing Fees:$0.00
3rd Party Transaction Fees:$0.00
Total Monthly Cost:$0.00
Effective Cost Rate:0.00%
Based on 0 estimated orders per month.
Understanding Shopify Fees and Pricing Structure
Running an e-commerce store requires a clear understanding of your overhead. Shopify's pricing structure is composed of three main components: the monthly subscription fee, credit card processing fees, and potential transaction fees if you utilize third-party payment gateways.
1. The Monthly Subscription
This is the fixed base cost you pay to use the platform. As of 2024, the standard tiers generally follow this structure:
Basic: Geared towards solo entrepreneurs. Lower monthly cost but higher transaction rates.
Shopify (Standard): Best for growing teams. Provides professional reporting and lower credit card rates.
Advanced: Designed for high-volume merchants, offering the lowest payment processing rates and advanced shipping calculation.
2. Credit Card Processing Fees
Regardless of which platform you use, processing credit cards costs money. Shopify charges a percentage of the sale plus a fixed fee (usually 30 cents) per transaction. The Average Order Value (AOV) plays a critical role here. If your AOV is low, that fixed 30-cent fee eats up a larger percentage of your revenue.
3. Transaction Fees vs. Shopify Payments
This is often the most confusing part for new merchants. If you use Shopify Payments (Shopify's internal processor), you are charged 0% in additional transaction fees. However, if you choose to use an external provider (like PayPal or Authorize.net) without Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an additional fee ranging from 0.5% to 2.0% depending on your plan.
How to Use This Calculator
This tool helps you estimate your "Effective Rate"—the actual percentage of your revenue that goes to Shopify.
Select Plan: Choose the tier you are considering.
Enter Revenue: Input your estimated gross monthly sales.
Avg. Order Value: Divide your revenue by the number of orders. This determines how many 30-cent fixed fees you will pay.
Gateway Check: Uncheck "Use Shopify Payments" to see how third-party fees impact your bottom line.
By optimizing your plan based on your volume, you can significantly reduce your monthly operational costs.
// Plan Data Configuration
// Format: [monthly_price, cc_rate_percent, cc_fixed, third_party_fee_percent]
var planData = {
'basic': { price: 39, rate: 0.029, fixed: 0.30, extFee: 0.02 },
'shopify': { price: 105, rate: 0.026, fixed: 0.30, extFee: 0.01 },
'advanced': { price: 399, rate: 0.024, fixed: 0.30, extFee: 0.005 }
};
function formatCurrency(num) {
return '$' + num.toFixed(2).replace(/\d(?=(\d{3})+\.)/g, '$&,');
}
function updatePlanDetails() {
var plan = document.getElementById('shopifyPlan').value;
var extFeePercent = (planData[plan].extFee * 100).toFixed(1);
document.getElementById('extraFeeDisplay').innerText = extFeePercent + "%";
// Re-calculate if results are already visible
if(document.getElementById('results').style.display === 'block') {
calculateShopifyFees();
}
}
function toggleGatewayFee() {
var isShopifyPayments = document.getElementById('useShopifyPayments').checked;
var manualDiv = document.getElementById('manualRates');
if (isShopifyPayments) {
manualDiv.style.display = 'none';
} else {
manualDiv.style.display = 'block';
updatePlanDetails();
}
}
function calculateShopifyFees() {
// 1. Get Inputs
var planKey = document.getElementById('shopifyPlan').value;
var revenue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlyRevenue').value);
var aov = parseFloat(document.getElementById('avgOrderValue').value);
var useShopifyPayments = document.getElementById('useShopifyPayments').checked;
// 2. Validation
if (isNaN(revenue) || revenue < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid monthly revenue.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(aov) || aov 0) {
effectiveRate = (totalCost / revenue) * 100;
}
// 8. Output Results
document.getElementById('resSubscription').innerText = formatCurrency(subscriptionCost);
document.getElementById('resProcessing').innerText = formatCurrency(totalProcessingFee);
document.getElementById('resTransaction').innerText = formatCurrency(thirdPartyFee);
document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = formatCurrency(totalCost);
document.getElementById('resEffectiveRate').innerText = effectiveRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
document.getElementById('resTransCount').innerText = numTransactions;
// Show result area
document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'block';
}