How Much Does a Shopify Store Cost? Full 2026 Breakdown
A Shopify store in 2026 costs $400 - $15,000+ depending on theme, customization, apps, and transaction volume. Here is the full breakdown.
Subscription tiers
Basic Shopify: $39/mo. Shopify: $105/mo. Advanced: $399/mo. Shopify Plus: $2,300+/mo. Most small stores start on Basic and graduate to Shopify within 12 months.
Theme costs
Free themes: $0 (limited). Premium themes: $200-$350 one-off. Custom theme: $3,000-$15,000. SiteFyd builds custom Shopify themes from $3,000.
App costs
Most stores use 5-15 apps. Average app cost: $10-$30/mo each. Budget $100-$300/mo in apps alone — reviews, email, upsells, shipping, taxes.
Transaction fees
Shopify Payments: 2.9% + 30¢. Third-party gateways add 0.5-2% extra. Budget 3-4% of revenue in payment processing.
Real all-in cost
Year-one for a serious store: $4,000-$8,000 (theme + setup + apps + subscription). Compare options in our platform comparisons.
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Sarah Johnson
Lead Designer
Sarah Johnson is a seasoned professional at SiteFyd, bringing expertise in web design, development, and digital strategy to help businesses succeed online.
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