Shopify
$39/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $39/mo (Basic)
- Tx fee
- 2% (Basic)
- Free themes
- ~13 free
- Apps
- 10,000+ apps
- Support
- 24/7 chat, email, phone
- Est. monthly cost
- $39/mo
Shopify
Omnichannel POS from the e-commerce platform, best for US retailers who also sell online, with unified stock and orders.
- Entry plan
- $39/mo (Basic)
- Tx fee
- 2% (Basic)
- Free themes
- ~13 free
- Apps
- 10,000+ apps
Best for
US retailers who also sell online and want one system for in-store and e-commerce stock and orders.
Pricing breakdown
All prices in USDLast verified June 19, 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Best omnichannel (online + in-store) stock and orders
- Integrated Shopify Payments card processing
- Huge app store and integrations
- No long contract (monthly)
Cons
- Usually needs a paid Shopify plan as well as POS Pro
- Extra fee for using a non-Shopify card processor
- No hospitality table management (retail focus)
- POS Pro is ~$89/mo per location
About Shopify
Shopify POS turns the Shopify e-commerce platform into an in-store register, with unified inventory and orders across online and physical sales. POS Lite is included with any Shopify plan, while POS Pro adds advanced retail features per location. Shopify Payments gives integrated in-person card processing, and there is a vast app store. It is best for US retailers who sell, or want to sell, online as well as in store.
Shopify was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
How Shopify compares
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BigCommerce
$39/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $39/mo (Standard)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~14 free
- Apps
- 1,000+ apps
- Support
- 24/7 chat, phone, email
- Est. monthly cost
- $39/mo
Wix
$29/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $29/mo (Core)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
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- Apps
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- Support
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- Est. monthly cost
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Squarespace
$16/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $16/mo (Basic)
- Tx fee
- 3% (Basic), 0% (Core+)
- Free themes
- 100+
- Apps
- 40+ extensions
- Support
- 24/7 email; live chat (business hrs)
- Est. monthly cost
- $16/mo
Common questions about Shopify
The same questions US merchants ask before signing up.
Shopify plans start at $39/mo (Basic) for the Basic plan, rising to $105/mo (Shopify) and $399/mo (Advanced) for the higher tiers. Annual billing brings the monthly rate down. Every plan includes hosting, an SSL certificate, and unlimited products.
Shopify adds a 2% (Basic) platform fee on the Basic plan when you use a third-party gateway instead of Shopify Payments. The fee falls on higher plans and is waived entirely if you process through Shopify Payments, which most US merchants do.
Yes. Shopify Tax can calculate US sales tax at checkout based on the buyer's location and your nexus, including rooftop-accurate rates, with built-in tools for tracking where you have a tax obligation. It is a meaningful advantage for stores selling across multiple states.
Yes. Shopify is fully hosted, so hosting, security certificates, and content delivery are all included in the monthly plan. It also includes Shopify Shipping with discounted USPS, UPS, and FedEx labels, so you do not arrange separate hosting or shipping accounts.
Yes. Shopify has a native Storefront MCP connection, which lets AI assistants and shopping agents read your catalog, search products, and start a checkout on a shopper's behalf. In plain terms, MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the standard that lets an AI assistant talk to your store safely. Shopify also bundles native AI tools such as the Sidekick assistant and Magic copy and image generation.
Shopify is a hosted, all-in-one platform with a predictable monthly fee and no server management. WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin where you arrange and maintain your own hosting. Shopify suits merchants who want simplicity, sales-tax automation, and support; WooCommerce suits those who want maximum control and the lowest software cost.
Yes. Shopify offers a free trial, after which you choose a paid plan. There is no long-term contract and you can cancel at any time.
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