Fee Schedule
Complete Fee Breakdown
| Plan | Monthly | Processing Rate | 3rd-Party Fee | On $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2.0% + $0.30 | 2.0% | $2.30 |
| Shopify | $105 | 1.0% + $0.30 | 1.0% | $1.30 |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% + $0.30 | 0.5% | $0.80 |
| Plus | $2,000 | 0.15% | 0.15% | $0.15 |
Third-party transaction fee is waived when using Shopify Payments.
Compare
How it compares on a $100 sale
Shopify Advanced
$99.20
Fee: $0.80
Shopify Basic
$97.70
Fee: $2.30
Stripe
$96.80
Fee: $3.20
PayPal G&S
$96.02
Fee: $3.98
Etsy
$89.88
Fee: $10.12
eBay Most
$86.45
Fee: $13.55
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Only processing fees apply when using Shopify Payments (2.0%, 1.0%, or 0.5% depending on plan). Third-party gateways add an extra 0.5–2% on top.
At $2,000/month sales, upgrading from Basic to Shopify saves $20/month in fees but costs $66 more — not worth it yet. At $6,600+/month, the upgrade pays for itself.
Yes. Shopify Basic (2.0% + $0.30) is much cheaper than Etsy (~10.2%). But Shopify requires driving your own traffic while Etsy brings buyers.
Yes, as an additional payment option. However, a transaction fee applies if using PayPal as a third-party gateway on Shopify.
No setup or cancellation fees. Shopify offers a 3-day free trial followed by $1/month for 3 months for new accounts.
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