Shopify Basic
Fair value at Basic tier. Advanced tiers only pay off above ~$400k/yr GMV.
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Price and terms
- Typical: $39 per month
- Range: $39–$2,000
FairPrice score: 80/100
Features
- $39/mo basic
- 2.9% + $0.30 online
- Themes + apps
Pros
- Fastest to launch
- Massive app ecosystem
Cons
- Transaction fee if not using Shopify Payments
- Apps add up fast
Best for
- e-commerce
- physical-goods
Official source · Last verified 2026-07-04