What does a Shopify order really cost you?
Shopify has no per-sale commission, but card processing and your monthly plan still come out of every order. Spread the plan over your orders to see your true profit.
Track every sale, not just this one
A spreadsheet for Excel and Google Sheets that logs every order and shows your true profit after Etsy fees, costs, expenses and your time. Monthly dashboard, suggested prices and a year-end summary for tax time.
See what's inside →
How Shopify fees work in 2026
| Plan | Monthly | Paid yearly | US online card rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5 | n/a | 5% + 30¢ |
| Basic | $39 | $29 | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Grow | $105 | $79 | 2.7% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | $299 | 2.5% + 30¢ |
If you use another payment provider instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify adds a transaction fee of 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow and 0.6% on Advanced, on top of what that provider charges. This calculator assumes the other provider charges the same card rate as Shopify Payments.
Business and Amex cards cost about 0.6% more on each plan. Apps and themes are extra and not included here.
Questions sellers ask
Is Shopify cheaper than Etsy?
Per sale, often yes, because there is no transaction commission. But you pay a monthly plan and you bring your own traffic. Use the Compare tool on the home page to see the same item on both.
When is it worth upgrading from Basic to Grow?
Grow saves 0.2% on card fees but costs $66 more a month. That only pays off at roughly $33,000 a month in sales, so most small shops are better off on Basic.
Does Shopify charge fees on shipping?
Card processing applies to the full amount the customer pays, including shipping.
Selling on more than one platform?
See the same item side by side on every platform with the MakerFees comparison.