How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Sell on Shopify? (Full Breakdown For 2025)

Todays slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19xRgCljPADhFRYNwL2bfTSAa3wS9pGybLPfyP_Dnuxk/edit?usp=sharing Thinking of starting a Shopify store or switching plans? Before you pull out your card, watch this. In this video, we break down Shopify’s true costs — not just the monthly subscription fees, but everything else that adds up behind the scenes. From transaction and credit card fees, to paid apps, custom domains, hidden charges, and what you actually need depending on your store size. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, we’ll help you figure out: Which Shopify plan fits your business best Where to save money (and where you should spend it) How to avoid unexpected costs that eat into your profits If you want real numbers and a straight-up explanation — this is for you. 📖 Resources: 📍 Shopify monthly plans: https://www.shopify.com/pricing 📍 Discover the Shopify Starter plan: https://www.shopify.com/starter 📍 Find Shopify’s themes: https://themes.shopify.com/themes https://www.debutify.com 📍 Check your guide to Printful payments and pricing: https://www.printful.com/payments-guide 🔍 Video summary: 💰 Shopify Costs Explained: Which Plan Is Right For You? If you're trying to figure out how much Shopify really costs, this video breaks it all down — without the fluff. 🗓️ Shopify Monthly Plans We go over all 5 plans — Starter, Basic, Shopify, Advanced, and Plus — and what you actually get with each. Staff accounts, reporting access, and platform fees all vary. Know what you're paying for before you commit. 💳 Transaction Fees & Credit Card Costs Whether you use Shopify Payments or a third-party gateway, you're paying fees. We’ll show you the cost breakdown by card type (Visa, Amex, etc.) and what it means for your margins. 🔌 Apps & Themes Apps add power to your store, but they add to your bill too. We break down free vs. paid apps, theme costs, and where to invest for the best return. 🌐 Domains & Branding Why you need a custom domain, how much it costs, and how it boosts your brand authority and SEO. 👀 Extra Shopify Fees to Watch For From shipping label charges to Shopify Tax and in-person POS features — we cover the small but important extras that impact your bottom line. ✅ How to Choose the Best Plan for Your Business We’ll help you pick the right plan based on your stage, budget, and growth goals — so you're not overpaying or underprepared. 🌟 Try Debutify AI Theme – $1 for 30 Days 👉 https://www.debutify.com 🚀 See the Debutify AI Theme Templates Demo 👉 https://www.debutify.com/demo ⭐ Debutify Reviews – Try FREE for 30 Days 👉 Install Now on Shopify at: https://apps.shopify.com/debutify-reviews?show_store_picker=1 💰 Earn 25% Recurring Commission with Our Referral Program 👉 https://www.referral.debutify.com 📚 Learn More on the Blog 👉 https://www.debutify.com/blog 🗣️ Over 9,000+ Verified Customer Reviews 👉 See Our Trustpilot: https://au.trustpilot.com/review/debutify.com 🛒 Start Your Shopify Trial for Just $1 👉 Claim Here: https://shopify.pxf.io/c/2789899/1101159/13624 💬 Join the Debutify Community (Discord) 👉 Join Here: https://discord.com/invite/DX3x9TTNW6 📩 Want to Work With Us? 🧑‍💻 Freelancers & Agencies – Email: ricky.hayes@debutify.com 🤝 Collaborations – Email: partners@debutify.com 🔗 Follow Debutify on Social Media 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debutifycorp 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutify 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debutify 🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/debutify 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/debutify/ 👍 Like the content? Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to see this! If you like these videos, please subscribe for more value-based content. Want to partner with Debutify? Email partners@debutify.com for our team work with you. #debutify #shopifystore #shopify