Shopify Cost Calculator
Use our free Shopify cost calculator to determine the true cost of running your Shopify store per order. Compare Basic, Shopify, Advanced and Plus plans with monthly or yearly billing, calculate payment processing fees based on your plan tier, and see the effective cost percentage across your order volume. Whether you are launching a new Shopify store or evaluating whether to upgrade your plan, this calculator helps you make data-driven decisions about your Shopify investment. Optimised for EU sellers with European payment processing rates.
Shopify store owners struggle to determine their true cost per order because it combines a monthly subscription, variable payment processing fees, and potential transaction fees — and the optimal plan depends on your specific order volume and average order value. Calculate your exact Shopify costs per order by factoring in plan pricing, payment processing rates and transaction fees. Compare plans side by side to find the tier that minimises your effective cost percentage at your sales volume.
Summary
- Compare all Shopify plans side by side: Basic, Shopify, Advanced and Plus — monthly and yearly billing.
- Calculate payment processing fees per order based on your selected plan and payment provider.
- See the effective cost percentage across your total order volume to optimise your plan selection.
- Get a full profit breakdown per order, per month and per year with customisable cost inputs.
Shopify Cost Calculator
Calculate Shopify costs per order: subscription plans, payment processing and transaction fees.
2.9% + €0.30
Compare Shopify plans
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Card rate | Ext. payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | €36.00 | €27.00/mo | 2.9% + €0.30 | 2.0% |
| Shopify | €92.00 | €69.00/mo | 2.7% + €0.30 | 1.0% |
| Advanced | €384.00 | €289.00/mo | 2.5% + €0.30 | 0.5% |
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- 1Select your Shopify plan and billing cycle (monthly or yearly) to set the subscription cost
- 2Enter your average order value and monthly order count to model your revenue
- 3Set your purchase cost percentage to calculate profit margins per order
- 4Review the cost breakdown including plan allocation, payment fees and profit projections
Disclaimer
This tool is intended for cost estimation purposes only. Shopify plan pricing and payment processing rates are based on publicly available information and may change without notice. Your data is not stored or processed on our servers. All processing happens locally in your browser. Always verify final costs against Shopify's official pricing page.
Shopify Plan Comparison for EU Merchants
Choosing the right Shopify plan depends on your order volume, average order value, and growth trajectory. Basic works well for stores processing up to a few hundred orders monthly, while Shopify and Advanced plans offer lower payment processing rates that save money at higher volumes. The 25% yearly billing discount makes upgrading more accessible. Our calculator helps you find the exact volume where upgrading becomes financially advantageous for your specific business.
Reducing Your Shopify Costs Per Order
The most impactful way to lower your Shopify costs per order is to use Shopify Payments to avoid the 0.5–2% third-party transaction fee. Switch to yearly billing for a 25% plan discount. As your order volume grows, evaluate whether upgrading to a higher-tier plan with lower payment rates would reduce your overall effective cost percentage. Even small percentage reductions compound significantly across thousands of orders per year.
Shopify for Dutch E-commerce Businesses
Shopify is increasingly popular among Dutch e-commerce businesses thanks to native iDEAL support through Shopify Payments, EU-compliant checkout flows, and strong multi-language capabilities. Dutch sellers benefit from competitive European payment processing rates and can serve customers across the EU from a single storefront. Combined with marketplace integrations for Bol.com and Amazon, Shopify serves as a powerful central hub for multi-channel Dutch e-commerce operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shopify cost per month?
Shopify offers several plans: Basic at €36/month (€27 yearly), Shopify at €105/month (€79 yearly), and Advanced at €384/month (€288 yearly). Shopify Plus starts at approximately $2,300/month for enterprise merchants. Yearly billing saves 25% across all standard plans.
What are Shopify Payments processing fees in Europe?
Shopify Payments fees for European cards are: Basic plan 1.9% + €0.25, Shopify plan 1.8% + €0.25, and Advanced plan 1.4% + €0.25 per transaction. International/AMEX cards have higher rates. Using Shopify Payments eliminates the additional per-transaction fee that applies with third-party payment providers.
What is the Shopify transaction fee for third-party payment providers?
If you use a payment provider other than Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an additional transaction fee on every order: 2% on Basic, 1% on Shopify, and 0.5% on Advanced. This is on top of whatever the third-party processor charges, making Shopify Payments usually the more cost-effective choice.
Which Shopify plan is best for my store?
The best plan depends on your order volume and average order value. Basic is suitable for new stores with fewer than ~500 orders per month. As your volume grows, the lower payment processing rates on Shopify and Advanced plans can offset the higher subscription cost. Our calculator shows the effective cost percentage at your specific volume to help you identify the break-even point for upgrading.
Does Shopify charge VAT on subscriptions and fees?
Yes, Shopify charges VAT on subscription fees and payment processing for EU-based merchants. As a VAT-registered business in the Netherlands, you can reclaim this VAT in your periodic return. The prices shown in our calculator are before VAT, consistent with how Shopify displays pricing.
Is Shopify Payments available in the Netherlands?
Yes, Shopify Payments is fully available in the Netherlands. It supports iDEAL, Bancontact, credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other popular payment methods. Using Shopify Payments gives you the best rates and eliminates the additional transaction fee that applies with third-party providers.
How does the yearly billing discount work?
When you choose yearly billing, Shopify reduces plan pricing by 25%. You pay for the full year upfront. For example, Basic drops from €36/month to €27/month (€324/year instead of €432/year). This discount can significantly reduce your effective cost per order, especially for lower-volume stores where the subscription represents a larger share of costs.
How does Shopify compare to selling on marketplaces like Bol.com?
Shopify gives you full control over your brand, customer data, and marketing, but you must drive your own traffic. Marketplaces like Bol.com and Amazon provide built-in customer traffic but charge higher per-sale commissions and give you less control. Many sellers use both channels: a Shopify store for direct sales and brand building, plus marketplace listings for additional reach.
Is this Shopify cost calculator free?
Yes, completely free. No registration or account needed. All calculations run in your browser — we do not store or transmit any of your financial data. Use it to compare plans and model pricing scenarios as often as you need.
Are there hidden Shopify costs not shown here?
Beyond the subscription and payment fees modelled here, consider costs for premium themes (one-time €150–€380), paid apps (varies widely), custom domain name (€10–€20/year), and email marketing tools. Shipping label costs also apply if you use Shopify Shipping. Our calculator focuses on the core recurring fees that affect every order.