Shopify Plan Comparison

Choosing the right Shopify plan is not just about the monthly subscription fee — the credit card processing rate changes between plans and can significantly affect total cost at scale. This calculator compares the all-in monthly cost of every Shopify plan based on your actual revenue and order volume, showing you which plan is cheapest when you factor in both the subscription and processing fees.

Shopify Basic costs $39 per month with a 2.9% + $0.30 processing rate. Shopify (standard) costs $105 per month but drops the rate to 2.6% + $0.30. Advanced costs $399 per month at 2.4% + $0.30. Plus starts at $2,300 per month at approximately 2.15% + $0.30. The crossover points depend entirely on your volume — at low volume the cheaper subscription wins, at high volume the lower processing rate wins.

For most brands doing under $20K per month in revenue, Basic is the clear winner. Between $20K and $100K, the standard Shopify plan often becomes cheaper when you account for the processing savings. Above $100K per month, Advanced starts making sense. Plus typically becomes cost-effective above $500K to $800K in monthly revenue, though it also provides checkout customization, better API limits, and dedicated support that have value beyond pure cost savings.

This calculator shows the exact monthly cost on each plan including subscription and all processing fees, plus the cost per order. Run it every quarter as your revenue grows — the optimal plan can change as you scale, and being on the wrong plan for even a few months can cost thousands in unnecessary processing fees.