Setting up a Shopify store is not as expensive as you might think. For starters, you can choose to use Shopify’s free trial to explore the platform and see if it’s a good fit for you. If you decide to use Shopify, there are three main pricing plans to choose from: Basic Shopify, Shopify, and Advanced Shopify. All three plans come with a free 14-day trial.
The Basic Shopify plan is $29 per month. This plan includes access to all of Shopify’s features, unlimited products, 24/7 support, and fraud protection.
The Shopify plan is $79 per month. In addition to everything in the Basic plan, this option provides access to gift cards and professional reports.
The Advanced Shopify plan is $299 per month.
This is the most comprehensive option and includes everything in the other two plans plus advanced report building, third-party calculated shipping rates, and automatic replenishment.
There are also a few additional costs to keep in mind when setting up a Shopify store. These include:
Shopify Payments: If you want to use Shopify Payments (which is the simplest way to accept payments on your store), there is a 2% transaction fee on all sales.
Credit Card Fees: If you choose not to use Shopify Payments, you will need to set up a third-party payment processor like PayPal or Stripe. These processors charge their own fees (usually 2-3% per transaction), so keep that in mind when calculating your costs.
Domain Name: Your domain name (the “www.yourstorename.com” part) will need to be purchased separately through a service like GoDaddy or Hover. Domain names usually cost around $15 per year.
App Fees: Some of the apps available through the Shopify App Store have monthly fees associated with them. These fees vary depending on the app but can range from $0-$100/month.
In conclusion, setting up a shop on Shopify would cost anywhere from $29-$399+ per month depending on which features you decide to add on top of the base plan price of $29. Be sure to factor in additional costs for things like apps, domain names, and payment processing fees if you’re not using Shopify payments.
