Shopify Fee & Profit Calculator
Calculate exact Shopify seller fees, payment processing rates, and total net profit margins.
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| Change | Price | Net Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| -10% | $58.50 | $29.50 | 50.4% |
| -5% | $61.75 | $32.66 | 52.9% |
| Current | $65.00 | $35.81 | 55.1% |
| +5% | $68.25 | $38.97 | 57.1% |
| +10% | $71.50 | $42.13 | 58.9% |
Net take-home earnings deposited to your bank account
Real-World Shopify Fee Scenarios
These examples are dynamically calculated using our unified 2026 Shopify fee engine. They reflect United States (US) rates and thresholds. Region-specific rules (like Depop's UK vs US payments) may vary.
Basic Plan
A $50 sale processed on the Basic Shopify tier.
Advanced Plan
A $500 sale processed on the Advanced tier with lower credit card rates.
eBay Store Subscription Break-Even Analysis
Calculate whether an eBay Store subscription saves more in final value fees and insertion costs than its monthly subscription fee.
| Store Tier | Monthly Cost | Zero-Insertion Limit | FVF Savings | Listing Savings | Net Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Store (Standard) | $0.00 | 250 | +$0.00 | +$0.00 | +$0.00/mo |
| Starter StoreRECOMMENDED | $4.95 | 250 | +$0.00 | +$10.00 | +$5.05/mo |
| Basic StoreRECOMMENDED | $21.95 | 1,000 | +$36.00 | +$70.00 | +$84.05/mo |
| Premium StoreRECOMMENDED | $59.95 | 10,000 | +$45.00 | +$70.00 | +$55.05/mo |
| Anchor Store | $299.95 | 25,000 | +$54.00 | +$70.00 | $-175.95/mo |
Understanding Shopify Fees
Selling on Shopify involves a monthly subscription plus payment processing rates that decrease as you upgrade your plan tier.
- Basic Plan: 2.9% + $0.30 for online card transactions.
- Shopify Plan: 2.7% + $0.30 for online card transactions.
- Advanced Plan: 2.4% + $0.30 for online card transactions.
- Third-Party Gateways: Using non-Shopify payment gateways incurs an additional 0.5% to 2.0% fee depending on your plan.
Marketplace Fee Documentation & Frequently Asked Questions
Official 2026 fee schedules, commission matrices, store subscriptions, and margin calculation formulas for multi-channel e-commerce sellers.
how much are shopify fees?
Shopify fees include a monthly subscription: Basic ($39/mo), Shopify ($105/mo), Advanced ($399/mo), plus Shopify Payments credit card processing: 2.9% + $0.30 (Basic), 2.6% + $0.30 (Shopify), 2.4% + $0.30 (Advanced). Shopify charges 0% marketplace commission on your sales.
what are shopify fees?
Shopify fees comprise your monthly plan subscription ($39–$399/mo), online credit card processing (2.4%–2.9% + $0.30), optional domain registration, and third-party app subscriptions. Shopify takes 0% commission on your revenue.
does shopify charge transaction fees?
If you use **Shopify Payments**, there are **0% transaction fees** (you only pay standard credit card processing). If you choose an external third-party gateway (like external Stripe or Authorize.net), Shopify charges an additional 2.0% (Basic), 1.0% (Shopify), or 0.6% (Advanced) transaction fee.
how to categorize shopify fees in quickbooks?
In QuickBooks Online: (1) Categorize the Shopify monthly subscription as **Expenses: Dues & Subscriptions** or **Software Expense**; (2) Categorize Shopify Payments merchant processing deductions under **Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Merchant Account Fees** or **Bank & Processing Fees** to accurately track gross revenue versus net cash flow.
how do shopify and etsy fees compare?
Etsy takes ~9.5% + $0.45 per sale (6.5% transaction + 3% processing + $0.20 listing renewal) with no monthly fee. Shopify charges a $39/mo subscription and 2.9% + $0.30 processing with 0% commission. When your shop generates over $2,500/month in gross sales, Shopify is significantly cheaper and gives you full control over customer branding and email marketing.
Is Shopify 100% free?
No. Shopify offers a 3-day free trial followed by promotional pricing ($1/month for the first month), after which the Basic plan costs $39/month (or $29/month billed annually) plus credit card processing.
Is Shopify better than Etsy?
Shopify is better for established brands, high-volume sellers (over $2,500/mo), and businesses wanting full control over customer email lists and branding with 0% commission. Etsy is better for beginners selling handmade crafts or vintage goods who need built-in marketplace search traffic without running paid ads.