Shopify Fee Calculator

Calculate all Shopify fees including subscription, transaction, and payment gateway fees. Understand your true costs before launching your store.

Fee Calculator

Revenue
Monthly Revenue: $0.00
Fee Breakdown
Subscription Fee: $0.00
Transaction Fees: $0.00
Payment Gateway Fees: $0.00
Total Fees: $0.00
Net Results
Net Revenue: $0.00
Fee % of Revenue: 0.00%

How Shopify Fees Are Calculated

Shopify charges several types of fees that every seller should understand. The total fee calculation includes:

Total Fees = Subscription Fee + Transaction Fees + Payment Gateway Fees

  • Subscription Fee: Monthly plan cost ($29-$299)
  • Transaction Fees: (Revenue Γ— Gateway Rate) + ($0.30 Γ— Transactions)
  • Payment Gateway: Stripe, PayPal, or Shopify Payments rates

Real Example: Fees for 100 Transactions

Let's calculate total Shopify fees for a Basic plan store with 100 monthly transactions at $49.99 each:

  • Selling Price: $49.99
  • Monthly Transactions: 100
  • Shopify Plan: Basic ($29/month)

Step 1: Monthly Revenue = $49.99 Γ— 100 = $4,999.00
Step 2: Subscription Fee = $29.00
Step 3: Transaction Fees = ($4,999 Γ— 2.9%) + ($0.30 Γ— 100) = $144.97 + $30 = $174.97
Step 4: Total Fees = $29 + $174.97 = $203.97

Step 5: Fee % of Revenue = $203.97 / $4,999 Γ— 100% = 4.08%

Key Factors That Impact Your Fees

Several variables significantly affect your Shopify costs:

  • Shopify Plan: Higher tier plans cost more monthly but offer more features like abandoned cart recovery and advanced reports.
  • Average Order Value: Higher priced items have higher transaction fees (percentage-based).
  • Transaction Volume: More transactions mean more fixed $0.30 fees.
  • Payment Gateway: Shopify Payments offers the lowest rates; PayPal/Stripe add additional fees.

What This Calculator Doesn't Include

This tool calculates core Shopify fees, but you should also budget for:

  • App Subscriptions: Email marketing, reviews, and inventory apps typically cost $10-$50/month each.
  • Shipping Costs: Carriers like USPS, UPS, and DHL have their own rate structures.
  • Taxes: Sales tax, income tax, and VAT depending on your location.
  • Marketing Costs: Facebook/Instagram ads, Google Ads, influencer collaborations.

FAQ About Shopify Fees

Which Shopify plan should I choose?
Most new stores start with Basic ($29/month). Upgrade to Shopify ($79/month) when you need advanced reports, gift cards, or abandoned cart recovery. Advanced ($299/month) is for high-volume stores needing third-party calculated shipping.
Does Shopify waive transaction fees for Shopify Payments?
No, you still pay gateway fees (2.9% + $0.30). But using Shopify Payments avoids additional Shopify transaction fees that apply when using third-party gateways. With third-party gateways, Shopify charges an extra 0.5-2% transaction fee depending on your plan.
How can I reduce my Shopify fees?
Strategies include: using Shopify Payments to avoid extra fees, raising prices to offset costs, increasing average order value through upselling, and choosing the right plan for your business size.
Are there any hidden fees with Shopify?
Shopify is transparent about its fees. The main costs are subscription, transaction, and payment gateway fees. Additional costs may include app subscriptions, theme purchases, and domain registration, but these are optional.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Actual results may vary based on market conditions and platform policy updates. This tool is for educational purposes only.