Shopify pricing: the real monthly cost
Shopify lists at $19/mo on the Basic plan we verified in August 2026, covering 4 tracked capabilities. The verified plan price is the figure we use for comparison. Prices are taken from the vendor's own pricing page.
Shopify is a leading ecommerce platform for building online stores and selling across channels. Merchants use it for catalog, checkout, and apps that extend store operations.
Advertised price
$19/moReal monthly cost (light use)
$19/moWhere the money goes
- Basic plan$19
Plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $19/mo | — | — |
| Grow | $49/mo | — | — |
| Advanced | $299/mo | — | — |
| Plus | — | — | — |
Capabilities
Checkout & carts
Quality 9/10
Payment processing
Quality 8/10
Store platform
Quality 10/10
Inventory management
Quality 8/10
Shopify pricing: common questions
- How much does Shopify cost per month?
- Shopify lists at $19/mo on the verified display plan. The all-in estimated monthly cost, including usage fees where we have them, is $19/mo.
- Does Shopify charge usage fees on top?
- We have not itemised usage fees for this tool on the verified Basic plan; the $19/mo list price is the figure we use.
- When was this price last verified?
- We last verified Shopify's pricing on 2026-08-02. Figures come from the vendor's own pricing page.