Shopify Profit Calculator — True Net After All Fees
Unlike marketplaces, Shopify charges no listing or transaction fees with Shopify Payments — just 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. See your real take-home profit.
Shopify Fee Breakdown (2026)
Payment Processing (Basic)
2.9% + $0.30Per transaction using Shopify Payments
Payment Processing (Shopify plan)
2.6% + $0.30Lower rate on Shopify plan ($105/mo)
Third-Party Gateway Fee
+0.5–2%Additional fee if NOT using Shopify Payments
Transaction Fee (own domain)
$0Zero if using Shopify Payments — big advantage
Monthly Plan
$39–$399/moBasic to Advanced — amortize across your sales volume
International Markets
0.85–1.5%For international currency conversion (optional)
Example: $49.99 Item on Shopify
Costs
Is Shopify the Right Platform for You?
Shopify is better when...
- You drive your own traffic (ads, SEO, social)
- High volume — plan cost amortizes favorably
- No platform-level transaction fees (with Shopify Payments)
- You want full brand control
Shopify is worse when...
- You don't have an audience yet
- Monthly plan costs hurt at low volume
- Handmade/vintage buyers go to Etsy/eBay first
- You need auction-style selling
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Shopify Fees FAQ
Does Shopify take a percentage of sales?▾
Shopify does NOT charge a transaction fee if you use Shopify Payments. However, payment processing costs 2.9% + $0.30 (Basic), 2.6% + $0.30 (Shopify), or 2.4% + $0.30 (Advanced). If you use a third-party payment gateway, Shopify adds a 0.5–2% transaction fee.
What is Shopify's monthly subscription cost?▾
Shopify plans start at $39/month (Basic), $105/month (Shopify), or $399/month (Advanced). When calculating profitability, you should factor in your monthly plan cost across your expected sales volume.
Is Shopify better than Etsy for profit?▾
Shopify is often more profitable at high volume because you keep 100% of your audience (no platform fees like Etsy's 6.5%). However, Shopify requires you to drive your own traffic. At low volume, Etsy's built-in marketplace often wins.
How do I calculate Shopify profit?▾
Net Profit = Sale Price − Payment Processing (2.9% + $0.30) − Product Cost − Shipping Cost − Packaging − Ad Spend − Monthly Shopify Plan (amortized per sale).