Shopify Fee Calculator
Calculate your real Shopify fees and see how much you actually keep from each sale.
Not sure how Shopify fees work? Check the FAQ below
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What You Keep
Revenue After Fees
$94.61
from a $100.00 sale
Profitability
How We Calculate Your Shopify Fees
Shopify charges three types of fees on each sale:
Credit Card Fee
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction via Shopify Payments
Transaction Fee
2% if using third-party payment provider
Plan Cost
$39/mo subscription, spread across orders
Tips & Insights
- ⚠️ Your total fees are 5.4% of the sale price. For low-priced items, consider whether Shopify's fee structure works for your margins.
- 🚀 Healthy 64.6% margin! You have room to invest in advertising to scale. Check our ROAS Calculator to plan your ad budget.
- 💡 With 200 monthly orders, upgrading to Shopify plan saves -6.00/mo on credit card fees alone.
- 💭 Tip: Use Shopify Payments to eliminate the 2% transaction fee. That saves $2.00 per sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Shopify charge?
Shopify charges three types of fees: a monthly subscription ($39-399/mo depending on plan), credit card processing fees (2.4-2.9% + $0.30 per transaction via Shopify Payments), and an additional transaction fee (0.5-2%) if you use a third-party payment provider instead of Shopify Payments.
What Shopify plan should I choose?
Start with Basic ($39/mo) if you're doing fewer than ~200 orders/month. Upgrade to Shopify ($105/mo) at ~200-500 orders because the lower credit card rate saves more than the price difference. Advanced ($399/mo) makes sense at 500+ orders when you need advanced analytics and the lowest rates.
How do I reduce Shopify fees?
Use Shopify Payments to eliminate transaction fees (saves 0.5-2% per sale). Upgrade plans when your volume justifies it. Increase your average order value to dilute the $0.30 flat fee per transaction. See our AOV Calculator for strategies.
Are Shopify fees tax deductible?
Yes, Shopify fees are generally considered a business expense and are tax deductible. This includes the monthly subscription, credit card processing fees, and transaction fees. Consult your accountant for specifics based on your jurisdiction.
How do Shopify fees affect my ad profitability?
Shopify fees reduce your effective margin, which means you need a higher ROAS to be profitable. For example, if your product costs $30, sells for $100, and Shopify takes ~$3.20 in fees, your available margin for ads is $66.80 (not $70). Use our ROAS Calculator with your post-fee margins for accurate analysis.
What's the difference between Shopify Payments and third-party providers?
Shopify Payments is Shopify's built-in payment processor (powered by Stripe). It has no additional transaction fee, so you only pay the credit card rate. Third-party providers (PayPal, Authorize.net, etc.) charge their own processing fees PLUS Shopify adds a 0.5-2% transaction fee on top. This makes Shopify Payments almost always cheaper.
How much profit do I need per sale to run ads?
After Shopify fees, you need enough margin to cover your customer acquisition cost. A healthy rule of thumb: your profit after fees should be at least 3x your cost per conversion. If Shopify fees + product cost leave you with $40 profit per sale, aim for $13 or less per acquisition. Use our CAC Calculator to track this.