Shopify Basic currently costs A$56 per month on month-to-month billing in Australia, or A$42 per month equivalent when billed yearly. Grow costs A$149 monthly or A$114 on yearly billing, while Advanced costs A$575 monthly or A$431 yearly. Shopify Plus starts at A$3,700 per month on a three-year term. (Shopify)
But the subscription price is only part of what running a Shopify store can cost.
Payment processing, third-party transaction fees, apps, themes, domains, GST, currency conversion and optional development can all affect your actual monthly spend.
Pricing last checked: 21 August 2026
For most new Australian stores, Basic is the logical plan to evaluate first. Grow becomes more interesting as team size, payment volume or operational needs increase. Advanced is aimed at higher-volume and more complex international operations, while Plus is built for enterprise-level commerce.
Shopify Pricing in Australia at a Glance
Here are the main Shopify plans currently available to Australian merchants:
| Plan | Monthly Price | Lower Long-Term Price | Standard Online Card Rate | Third-Party Transaction Fee | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | A$56/mo | A$42/mo billed yearly | 1.75% + A$0.30 | 2% | New and lean stores |
| Grow | A$149/mo | A$114/mo billed yearly | 1.60% + A$0.30 | 1% | Growing stores and teams |
| Advanced | A$575/mo | A$431/mo billed yearly | 1.40% + A$0.30 | 0.6% | Higher-volume and international stores |
| Plus | A$4,000/mo on 1-year term | A$3,700/mo on 3-year term | From 1.2% + A$0.30 | 0.2% with third-party processor | Complex and enterprise commerce |
Shopify Australia's current pricing confirms the Basic, Grow and Advanced subscription rates, card rates and third-party transaction fees. Plus pricing starts at A$4,000 per month on a one-year term or A$3,700 on a three-year term. (Shopify)
Current Shopify offer: Shopify Australia currently advertises a 3-day free trial followed by $1/month for the first 3 months. Promotions can change, so check the live offer before signing up. (Shopify)
This guide focuses on Shopify's main full-store plans: Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus.
What Does Shopify Really Cost in Australia?
The plan price is the easiest Shopify cost to see, but it is rarely the whole budget.
A more useful way to calculate Shopify cost is:
| Cost Layer | What It Can Include |
|---|---|
| Platform | Basic, Grow, Advanced or Plus subscription |
| Payments | Card processing and third-party transaction fees |
| Store Extras | Apps, themes, domain, POS and related tools |
| Operations | Shipping, fulfilment and other ecommerce expenses |
| Development | Optional theme, app, integration, migration or technical work |
Two businesses using the same Shopify plan can therefore have very different monthly costs.
A store using mostly native Shopify features may spend little beyond its subscription and processing fees. Another store on the same plan could be paying for several apps, a custom integration and ongoing development.
So the better question is not just “How much is Shopify?”
It is:
What will Shopify cost for the way this particular business operates?
Shopify Basic: Is It Enough?
Shopify Basic currently costs A$56 per month on monthly billing or A$42 per month equivalent when billed yearly.
Its standard online Shopify Payments card rate starts at 1.75% + A$0.30 per transaction, while Shopify's additional transaction fee for using a third-party payment provider is currently 2%. (Shopify)
Basic is worth considering when you want a full Shopify storefront but still want to keep fixed platform costs relatively low.
It is particularly suitable when your operation is lean, your team does not require additional staff accounts, and the commercial benefits of upgrading do not yet justify the higher subscription.
Basic should not automatically be viewed as a temporary beginner plan. For a straightforward ecommerce operation, it can remain sufficient for longer than expected.
The point to reconsider Basic comes when lower payment rates, additional staff accounts or operational features available on higher plans begin to matter financially or practically.
Shopify Grow: When Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Shopify Grow costs A$149 per month on monthly billing or A$114 per month equivalent when billed yearly.
Its standard online card rate drops to 1.60% + A$0.30, the third-party transaction fee falls to 1%, and the plan supports up to five additional staff accounts. (Shopify)
The interesting question is not whether Grow has “more features.”
It is whether those additional capabilities and lower payment costs are worth more to your business than the extra subscription.
Basic vs Grow: A Simple Break-Even Example
On yearly billing:
Basic = A$42/month
Grow = A$114/month
Difference = A$72/month
The standard online card-rate difference is:
1.75% − 1.60% = 0.15%
Under a simplified calculation:
A$72 ÷ 0.0015 = approximately A$48,000
At around A$48,000 per month in eligible standard online card sales, the lower standard card rate alone can offset the A$72 subscription difference between Basic and Grow.
This is not a universal upgrade threshold. Card type, staff requirements, third-party gateways, shipping needs and other features can make Grow worthwhile earlier or later.
But it gives merchants a much better decision point than simply asking which plan “sounds” more suitable.
Shopify Advanced: When Do the Lower Fees Matter?
Shopify Advanced currently costs A$575 per month on monthly billing or A$431 per month equivalent when billed yearly.
The standard online card rate falls to 1.40% + A$0.30, while the third-party transaction fee is 0.6%. Advanced also provides up to 15 additional staff accounts, live third-party calculated shipping rates and more support for regional operations. (Shopify)
Advanced becomes worth evaluating when higher transaction volume, international selling, shipping requirements or larger teams make the additional platform cost easier to justify.
Grow vs Advanced: Fee-Only Break-Even
Yearly pricing:
Grow = A$114/month
Advanced = A$431/month
Difference = A$317/month
Standard online card-rate difference:
1.60% − 1.40% = 0.20%
A simplified calculation gives:
A$317 ÷ 0.002 = approximately A$158,500
At roughly A$158,500 in monthly eligible standard online card sales, the difference in the standard card rate can offset the subscription-price difference under these assumptions.
That does not mean every store reaching A$158,500 should automatically upgrade. Advanced may become worthwhile earlier because of operational requirements or later if those additional capabilities provide little value to the business.
How Much Does Shopify Plus Cost in Australia?
Shopify Plus currently starts at A$4,000 per month on a one-year term or A$3,700 per month on a three-year term, billed monthly. More complex, higher-volume businesses can move to variable platform pricing based on their business structure and revenue. (Shopify)
Plus is not simply Advanced with a larger feature list.
It is designed for businesses that need significantly greater commerce capability, such as advanced B2B, checkout customisation, larger teams, expansion stores, higher platform limits and more complex integrations.
Shopify currently lists Plus card rates from 1.2% + A$0.30 AUD, although Shopify advises contacting sales for current merchant-specific rates. (Shopify)
For businesses using a third-party processor as their primary gateway, Shopify currently states a 0.20% transaction fee for Shopify Plus. (Shopify)
A Plus decision should therefore be based on the value of the complete operating model not just the subscription price.
Shopify Payments and Transaction Fees in Australia
Payment processing can materially change the real cost of a Shopify plan.
Current Shopify Australia rates include:
| Payment Cost | Basic | Grow | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard online cards | 1.75% + A$0.30 | 1.60% + A$0.30 | 1.40% + A$0.30 |
| Amex online | 2.90% + A$0.30 | 2.80% + A$0.30 | 2.70% + A$0.30 |
| International online | 3.50% + A$0.30 | 3.40% + A$0.30 | 3.30% + A$0.30 |
| In-person cards | 1.95% | 1.85% | 1.75% |
| Third-party transaction fee | 2% | 1% | 0.6% |
These figures are currently listed on Shopify Australia's official pricing comparison. (Shopify)
This matters because two stores generating the same revenue can have different Shopify processing costs.
A store with more international or Amex transactions will not produce the same fee calculation as a store made up almost entirely of standard Australian cards.
The number of orders matters too because online card pricing includes the A$0.30 per-transaction component.
What if you do not use Shopify Payments?
Shopify can charge an additional transaction fee when a third-party payment provider is used instead of Shopify Payments.
That fee currently falls from 2% on Basic to 1% on Grow and 0.6% on Advanced. (Shopify)
If your business relies heavily on another payment provider, this difference can affect the economics of upgrading much earlier than the standard Shopify Payments card-rate comparison suggests.
Does Shopify Charge GST in Australia?
Yes.
Shopify states that Australian stores are subject to 10% GST on Shopify subscriptions and shipping labels.
However, an Australian business that is registered for GST and adds its Australian Business Number to Shopify can qualify for Shopify's documented GST exemption on future qualifying invoices. (Shopify Help Center)
The exemption does not apply retroactively to invoices already issued or still outstanding when the ABN is added.
Shopify's current process is:
Shopify Admin → Settings → Billing → Billing Profile → Tax Registration
Add the ABN after confirming the business is GST registered. (Shopify Help Center)
This section is general billing information, not tax advice. Businesses should confirm their own GST treatment with an accountant or tax adviser.
Are Shopify Bills Charged in AUD?
Australian merchants can use AUD as their Shopify billing currency.
Shopify subscription charges are priced directly in AUD when local-currency billing is active rather than being converted from a USD subscription amount. (Shopify Help Center)
However, some Shopify-related charges can originate in USD before being converted to AUD.
Shopify currently identifies app charges, POS subscriptions, theme purchases, domain purchases, shipping labels and third-party transaction fees among the charges that can be converted into the local billing currency.
A 1.5% currency exchange fee is included in the conversion rate for those charges, except third-party transaction fees, which Shopify says are exempt from that exchange fee. (Shopify Help Center)
One practical detail: Shopify says Australian merchants using local-currency billing must use a supported credit card. Paying Shopify bills with PayPal in Australia requires the billing currency to be USD. (Shopify Help Center)
A Different Fee: Customer Currency Conversion
Do not confuse billing-currency conversion with customer payment conversion.
If a customer pays using Shopify Payments in a currency different from your payout currency, Shopify can charge a separate currency conversion fee.
For stores in Australia, Shopify currently lists that conversion fee at 2%. (Shopify Help Center)
These are two different parts of Shopify's fee structure.
Monthly vs Yearly Shopify Pricing
Paying yearly currently reduces the effective monthly cost of Shopify's Basic, Grow and Advanced plans.
| Plan | Monthly Billing | Yearly Equivalent | Approx. Saving Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | A$56 | A$42 | A$168 |
| Grow | A$149 | A$114 | A$420 |
| Advanced | A$575 | A$431 | A$1,728 |
The calculations above use Shopify Australia's current advertised monthly and yearly pricing. (Shopify)
Yearly billing makes most sense once you are reasonably confident that Shopify will remain your platform.
Month-to-month billing costs more but provides greater flexibility while a new business is still testing its setup.
What Can a Shopify Store Really Cost Each Month?
The examples below are illustrative calculations, not Australian merchant averages.
They assume Shopify Payments standard online card rates, yearly subscription pricing and the app costs stated in each example.
GST, themes, domains, shipping, Amex/international card rates and optional development are excluded unless specifically mentioned.
Example 1: New Store
Assumptions:
A$8,000 monthly standard online card sales, 160 orders, Basic yearly pricing and A$50 in monthly apps.
| Cost | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Basic subscription | A$42 |
| 1.75% processing | A$140 |
| A$0.30 × 160 orders | A$48 |
| Assumed apps | A$50 |
| Estimated monthly total | A$280 |
The plan itself costs A$42, but this simplified store budget reaches A$280 once payment processing and the assumed app spend are included.
Example 2: Growing Store at A$50,000 Monthly Sales
Assumptions: A$50,000 in standard online card sales, 500 orders, A$200 monthly app spend and yearly billing.
| Cost | Basic | Grow | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | A$42 | A$114 | A$431 |
| Percentage processing | A$875 | A$800 | A$700 |
| A$0.30 × 500 orders | A$150 | A$150 | A$150 |
| Assumed apps | A$200 | A$200 | A$200 |
| Estimated total | A$1,267 | A$1,264 | A$1,481 |
Under these assumptions, Basic and Grow are almost identical in total monthly cost.
Grow costs only A$3 less in this simplified example, but it also includes capabilities such as additional staff accounts that may affect the decision independently of payment fees.
Example 3: Higher-Volume Store at A$200,000 Monthly Sales
Assumptions: A$200,000 in standard online card sales, 2,000 orders, A$500 monthly app spend and yearly billing.
| Cost | Basic | Grow | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | A$42 | A$114 | A$431 |
| Percentage processing | A$3,500 | A$3,200 | A$2,800 |
| A$0.30 × 2,000 orders | A$600 | A$600 | A$600 |
| Assumed apps | A$500 | A$500 | A$500 |
| Estimated total | A$4,642 | A$4,414 | A$4,331 |
In this example, Advanced becomes cheaper than Grow despite the much higher subscription price.
The lower payment rate saves more than the extra platform cost.
That is why Shopify plans become more useful to compare using total cost, rather than subscription price alone.
When Can Upgrading Your Shopify Plan Save Money?
A simple fee-only break-even formula is:
Extra monthly subscription cost ÷ percentage-point payment-rate saving
Using current yearly plan prices and standard Australian online card rates:
| Upgrade | Extra Subscription | Rate Saving | Approx. Fee-Only Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic → Grow | A$72/mo | 0.15% | A$48,000/mo |
| Grow → Advanced | A$317/mo | 0.20% | A$158,500/mo |
These are not universal revenue thresholds.
They only show the sales level where the difference in the listed standard online percentage card rate offsets the subscription difference under simplified assumptions.
Real plan selection should also consider staff access, card mix, international sales, shipping, third-party payment providers and operational requirements.
This calculation is still valuable because it turns Shopify pricing from a feature comparison into an actual commercial decision.
Which Shopify Plan Should You Choose?
A practical starting point looks like this:
| Business Situation | Plan to Evaluate First |
|---|---|
| New or straightforward online store | Basic |
| Growing team or increasing payment volume | Grow |
| Higher-volume, international or more operationally complex store | Advanced |
| Enterprise, advanced B2B or highly complex commerce | Plus |
Do not choose a plan from revenue alone.
Look at your payment mix, number of staff, third-party gateway use, shipping needs, international requirements and the platform capabilities that would actually change how your business operates.
The cheapest subscription is not always the lowest-cost plan.
And the most expensive plan is not automatically the most capable choice for your specific store.
Shopify Subscription Cost vs Store Development Cost
Shopify's subscription pays for access to the commerce platform.
It does not automatically include custom work such as bespoke theme development, migrations, integrations, custom apps, advanced Shopify Plus implementation or ongoing technical support.
These should be treated as a separate part of the ecommerce budget.
A business planning a more customised store should therefore calculate:
Platform cost + operational software cost + implementation/development cost
rather than treating the Shopify subscription as the complete price of launching or operating the website.
Is Shopify Worth the Price in Australia?
Shopify can be good value when its hosted platform, checkout, product management, payments, sales channels and app ecosystem reduce the need to assemble those capabilities from multiple systems.
But the answer changes by business.
For one store, Basic may provide nearly everything required. Another merchant may need paid apps, international selling, custom integrations or dedicated development, making the true cost considerably higher.
So value should be judged against the store's actual operating requirements and realistic alternatives not the advertised subscription alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shopify Pricing in Australia
How much is Shopify per month in Australia?
Shopify Basic currently costs A$56 per month on monthly billing, Grow costs A$149 and Advanced costs A$575. Yearly billing reduces the effective monthly prices to A$42, A$114 and A$431 respectively. (Shopify)
What is the cheapest main Shopify plan in Australia?
Basic is currently the lowest-priced main full-store Shopify plan at A$56 month-to-month or A$42 per month equivalent when billed yearly. Shopify also offers other products for narrower selling use cases, but Basic is the entry point among the main full online-store plans. (Shopify)
Does Shopify charge GST in Australia?
Yes. Shopify says Australian stores are subject to 10% GST on subscriptions and shipping labels. GST-registered businesses that add their ABN to Shopify can qualify for Shopify's documented exemption on future qualifying invoices. (Shopify Help Center)
How much does Shopify take from each sale in Australia?
The amount depends on the plan and card type. Current standard online Shopify Payments rates start at 1.75% + A$0.30 on Basic, 1.60% + A$0.30 on Grow and 1.40% + A$0.30 on Advanced. (Shopify)
Is Shopify cheaper if you pay yearly?
Yes, for Basic, Grow and Advanced under the current Australian pricing. For example, Basic is A$56 month-to-month compared with an A$42 monthly equivalent when billed yearly. (Shopify)
How much does Shopify Plus cost in Australia?
Shopify Plus currently starts at A$4,000 per month on a one-year term or A$3,700 per month on a three-year term. More complex businesses can be moved to variable platform pricing. (Shopify)
Are Shopify bills charged in AUD?
Australian merchants can use AUD local-currency billing. Shopify plan subscriptions are priced directly in AUD, although some other charges can originate in USD and be converted to AUD. (Shopify Help Center)
Should I choose Shopify Basic or Grow?
Basic is usually the better starting point when fixed costs matter and you do not need Grow's additional capabilities. Grow becomes more attractive as payment volume, team size or operational requirements increase. Under a simplified comparison of current yearly prices and standard card rates, the fee-only break-even is around A$48,000 in eligible monthly card sales.