Shopify fee calculator

See your true Shopify monthly cost before you pick a plan

This Shopify cost calculator combines plan subscription, payment processing fees, transaction surcharges, refunds, and app spend. You get a clear break-even view so you know when upgrading actually saves money.

Inputs you can set

Enter your monthly revenue, order count, average order value, expected refunds, and app costs. Then toggle Shopify Payments vs third-party processing to see fee impact.

  • Monthly revenue and monthly orders
  • Average order value (or auto-calculate from revenue and orders)
  • Refund rate and monthly app/tool costs
  • Shopify Payments or third-party processor toggle

Share links with saved assumptions using query parameters so your team can review the same numbers.

What you get back

The tool compares Basic, Grow, Advanced, and Plus side by side, then explains the cheapest option in plain language.

  • Total monthly cost per plan
  • Break-even revenue and order threshold between plans
  • Estimated monthly savings from switching plans
  • Confidence note based on your assumptions
Recommendation example: At your current volume, Grow may save about $112 per month vs Basic.

How to use this Shopify pricing calculator

  1. 1. Start with your current month or your launch forecast.
  2. 2. Add realistic app costs. Most stores underestimate this line item.
  3. 3. Compare Shopify Payments and third-party processing.
  4. 4. Check break-even output before choosing a higher plan.
  5. 5. Save a shareable URL and review it with your team before you commit to annual billing.

Example use cases

Use one of these presets to speed up planning. Each link opens the calculator with prefilled values so you can test a realistic scenario in one click.

Starter store scenario

About $8,000 monthly revenue, 120 orders, $66 AOV, and $79 in app costs.

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Scaling store scenario

About $35,000 monthly revenue, 500 orders, $70 AOV, and $249 in app and software costs.

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High-volume scenario

About $150,000 monthly revenue, 1,900 orders, $79 AOV, and $950 in monthly app spend.

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Shopify fee calculator vs other ways to estimate costs

Official pricing page

Great for plan features. Not great for your real monthly bill once payment mix, refunds, and apps are included.

Spreadsheet template

Flexible, but easy to break. Formulas drift fast when you test multiple plans and payment methods.

This calculator

Built for quick break-even decisions. You can compare plans, view monthly savings, and share scenarios with one link.

Ready to launch after comparing plans?

If you already ran a few scenarios and know your likely order volume, go to Shopify pricing and confirm the latest rate details. Start with the lowest-cost plan that still supports your expected growth.

Check current Shopify plan pricing

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FAQ

How accurate is this Shopify fee calculator?

It is a planning calculator. It estimates your monthly cost using plan subscription, payment processing, transaction fees, and app spend. Always compare the output with Shopify's current pricing page before committing.

Does this include Shopify transaction fees?

Yes. The calculator is designed as a Shopify transaction fee calculator and includes the extra transaction surcharge that can apply when you use a third-party payment processor.

Can I use it as a Shopify pricing calculator before I launch?

Yes. You can plug in your expected order count and average order value to estimate what your first month may cost on Basic, Grow, Advanced, and Plus.

What if my average order value changes every month?

Run multiple scenarios. Use conservative, expected, and high-growth estimates. This gives you a practical range instead of a single fragile number.

Does this Shopify cost calculator include app subscriptions?

Yes. App and tool costs are included because they are often the hidden reason your real monthly Shopify bill is higher than expected.

How do I know when to upgrade plans?

Use the break-even output. It compares total monthly cost across plans and highlights when lower transaction rates on a higher plan offset the higher subscription price.

Need deeper detail on formulas and assumptions? Read the methodology page. Want merchant scenario guidance? Use the Shopify plan comparison guide.

Disclosures

This calculator is for planning and education. Confirm current rates and terms directly on Shopify's official pricing pages before making decisions.