Shopify Fees [2026]: Plans, 2.5–2.9% Rates + Hidden Costs

Shopify fees in 2026 fall into five categories: subscription plans (US$19/mo to US$299/mo for Basic through Advanced, plus US$5/mo Starter and from US$2,300/mo Plus), payment processing (2.5%–2.9% + 30¢ via Shopify Payments), third-party transaction surcharges (0.2%–2.0% if you skip Shopify Payments), apps and themes, and currency/international conversion. The headline plan price is only the starting point — a Basic-plan store paying with PayPal and running five paid apps can easily double its monthly cost before adding a single ad dollar. This guide breaks down every Shopify fee so you can budget accurately before committing — or optimise costs if you’re already on the platform.