Last updated May 2026 with current Shopify Plus pricing, payment rates, and feature inclusions verified against shopify.com/plus/pricing.
One of the single biggest factors in deciding whether or not to upgrade your ecommerce solution is the cost.
Here at Fuel Made, this question comes up often and there is a lot of confusion surrounding the true cost of Shopify Plus. In this article we’ll breakdown the costs associated with Shopify’s enterprise solution so you know what to expect to pay for the platform.
Quick answer: Shopify Plus starts at $2,300 USD per month on a 3-year term, or $2,500 per month on a 1-year term. Once your monthly sales exceed roughly $1 million, you switch to a variable platform fee of 0.25% or 0.40% of monthly revenue.
This article won’t cover the value of Shopify Plus and if it’s worth the extra money. For that, you can check out this article which answers the question: when should I make the leap to Plus?
Instead, we’ll stick purely to the cost. When you look at Plus’ pricing, you’ll need to factor in a few fees:
- Shopify Plus platform fee
- Credit Card processing fees
- App fees
- Maintenance fees
Note: All fees are in US dollars, and Shopify will always bill you in that currency.
Shopify Plus platform fee
Cost: $2,300 USD per month minimum
Shopify Plus uses a tiered pricing model that starts as a flat monthly fee and shifts to a revenue-based fee once you hit higher sales volume. The thinking: the more you sell, the more support and infrastructure you'll need.
The base platform fee:
- 3-year term: $2,300 per month
- 1-year term: $2,500 per month
Most merchants pay one of these two rates. Once your monthly gross merchandise volume (GMV) exceeds roughly $1 million, Shopify switches you to a variable platform fee:
- 3-year term: 0.25% of monthly GMV
- 1-year term: 0.40% of monthly GMV
You pay the greater of the flat fee or the variable rate, never both stacked.
Some quick math at the 3-year (0.25%) rate:
- $1M monthly sales = $2,500 platform fee
- $2M monthly sales = $5,000 platform fee
- $5M monthly sales = $12,500 platform fee
- $10M monthly sales = $25,000 platform fee
Credit card processing fees
Cost: 2.15% + 30¢ per transaction in the U.S. with Shopify Payments. Add 0.15% if you use a third-party gateway.
Shopify Plus customers get the lowest card processing rates Shopify offers. In the U.S., that's 2.15% + 30¢ per transaction on domestic Visa and Mastercard with Shopify Payments. AMEX and international cards add about 1% on top.
If you've got an existing relationship with a payment processor and want to use them instead, Shopify integrates with 100+ third-party gateways, but they add a 0.15% fee on top of whatever your gateway charges. Some merchants still come out ahead because their negotiated gateway rate is low enough to absorb it.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Card rates vary by country. Check shopify.com/plus/pricing for your region.
- High-volume merchants can sometimes negotiate Shopify Payments rates lower. Your sales history matters.
- Some industries (e-cigarettes, CBD, firearms, and other restricted categories) can't use Shopify Payments at all and have to use a third-party gateway.
App fees
Cost: $500 to $2,000+ per month for most stores
Shopify Plus comes with strong native functionality, but most stores still rely on third-party apps for things like loyalty programs, subscriptions, advanced search, reviews, and email marketing. The average Plus store runs 15 to 20 apps.
Realistic monthly app spend looks like this:
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Smaller Plus stores: $500 to $1,000/month
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Mid-size Plus stores: $1,000 to $2,000/month
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Larger Plus stores with enterprise tools: $2,000 to $5,000+/month
A side benefit of being on Plus: theme-level customization can replace some apps entirely, so well-built Plus stores often spend less on apps than you'd think for their size.
What you actually get for $2,300 per month
The base Plus fee covers more than just the storefront. You get:
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Up to 9 expansion stores (10 storefronts total) for international markets, separate B2B catalogs, or sub-brands
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Up to 200 POS Pro locations
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Unlimited staff accounts
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Fully customizable checkout (including the Information, Shipping, and Payment pages)
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Shopify Functions for custom checkout logic, discounts, and pricing rules
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Shopify Flow for workflow automation
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Launchpad for scheduling product drops, sales, and theme changes
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B2B/wholesale tools natively
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Higher API rate limits (10x Advanced)
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24/7 priority phone and chat support
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A dedicated Merchant Success Manager
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99.99% uptime SLA
If you need more than 9 expansion stores, additional storefronts are $300 per month each.
Maintenance fees
Cost: Varies
Another cost to keep on your radar is routine maintenance. It’s worth noting that compared to other platforms (such as Magento) the maintenance fees will be quite minimal. This is simply because of Shopify’s nature - it’s a hosted platform, so you’ll never have to worry about server maintenance, kernel upgrades, or security patches.
Can you negotiate these fees with Shopify?
Simply put… no.
As we mentioned earlier, it might be possible to negotiate Shopify Pay credit card rates, but that is dependent on your financial history within the industry.
As for the Shopify platform fee, that number is consistent across all merchants on the platform and won’t budge.
The base $2,300/$2,500 platform fee is fixed. Shopify rolled out flat pricing back in 2017 and hasn't budged since. So regardless of any negotiating, or who you talk to, you’ll be quoted and pay the same price.
We hope this breakdown of costs gives you a better idea of what you can expect to pay for Shopify Plus. Depending on the maturity of your company, the cost may seem hefty at first glance, but once you’re at a certain level with your business, paying $2,300+ per month for the extra features may be worth it.
Ready to talk about if Shopify Plus might be right for you? Let's talk.
Frequently asked questions about Shopify Plus pricing
How much does Shopify Plus cost in 2026? Shopify Plus starts at $2,300 USD per month on a 3-year term or $2,500 USD per month on a 1-year term. Once your monthly sales exceed roughly $1 million, you pay a variable fee of 0.25% of monthly revenue on a 3-year term (or 0.40% on a 1-year term), whichever is greater. Most merchants spend an additional $1,000 to $5,000 per month on apps, processing fees, and development on top of the platform fee.
Is Shopify Plus worth it? For most stores, Shopify Plus makes financial sense once you're processing $500,000 to $800,000 per month in sales. At that volume, the lower card processing fees, native B2B tools, and fully customizable checkout typically offset the higher platform cost. Below that threshold, Shopify Advanced at $299/month gives you most of what you need.
How does Shopify Plus pricing change at scale? Once your monthly GMV exceeds approximately $1 million, Shopify switches you from the flat monthly fee to a variable platform fee. On a 3-year term, that's 0.25% of monthly revenue. On a 1-year term, it's 0.40%. You pay the greater of the flat fee or the variable rate. There's no published upper cap, though brands doing $100M+ in annual GMV can sometimes negotiate custom rates.
What's the difference between Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus? Shopify Advanced ($299/month) gives you 15 staff accounts, 0.6% third-party gateway fees, and standard checkout. Shopify Plus ($2,300/month) gives you unlimited staff, 0.15% third-party gateway fees, fully customizable checkout, up to 9 expansion stores, native B2B tools, Shopify Flow, Launchpad, higher API limits, and a dedicated Merchant Success Manager. The jump makes sense for stores doing $1M+ in monthly sales or for any business that needs custom checkout, multi-store, or B2B capabilities.
Can you negotiate Shopify Plus pricing? The base platform fee is fixed and not negotiable. You can sometimes negotiate Shopify Payments card rates if you're high-volume, request migration credits if you're switching from another platform, and push for custom variable fee caps at very high revenue. The best window for negotiation is at contract renewal, not during initial signup.
Are there hidden costs to Shopify Plus? The platform fee covers the software and support. Beyond that, plan for credit card processing (2.15% + 30¢ per transaction in the U.S.), app subscriptions ($500 to $2,000+/month for most stores), custom development if you need it, and migration costs if you're coming from another platform. A typical Plus store ends up spending $4,000 to $10,000+ per month all-in.
