Shopify: pricing, plans and alternatives
Shopify is a hosted ecommerce platform for building and running an online store, with checkout, payments and an app store for add-ons. Plans run from Basic for new stores up to Advanced and Plus.
Paid from$39/mo
Free planNo
Free trial3 days
Basic is $39/mo billed monthly or $29/mo billed yearly. Trial: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months.
Best for
Anyone starting or running an online store who wants a hosted platform.
Watch out for
There is no free plan; after the trial, Basic costs $39/mo billed monthly.
What Shopify does
- Hosted online store with checkout
- Basic, Grow and Advanced plans
- Shopify App Store for add-ons
- Low-cost trial for new stores
Shopify pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39/mo | $29/mo billed yearly |
| Grow | $105/mo | Not re-confirmed $79/mo billed yearly. |
| Advanced | $399/mo | Not re-confirmed $299/mo billed yearly. |
Shopify alternatives
Other store platforms tools Scout tracks, with the same facts side by side.
| Tool | Paid from | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | $39/mo | ||
| BigCommerceBigCommerceStore platformsBigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform for building and running an online store. Paid from $39/mo, 15-day trial.Click for Scout's full analysis | $39/mo | ||
| Squarespace CommerceSquarespace CommerceStore platformsSquarespace is a website builder with built-in selling tools for products, subscriptions, digital content and services. Paid from $25/mo, 14-day trial.Click for Scout's full analysis | $25/mo | ||
| Wix eCommerceWix eCommerceStore platformsWix eCommerce is the online store side of the Wix website builder. Free plan, paid from $29/mo.Click for Scout's full analysis | $29/mo | ||
| WooCommerceWooCommerceStore platformsWooCommerce is a free, open-source ecommerce plugin that turns a WordPress site into an online store. Free plan, paid from $0/mo.Click for Scout's full analysis | $0/mo | Not stated |
Where Scout covers Shopify
- The Best Ecommerce Platform for Small Business in 2026
- Shopify vs Wix: Which Is Better for Selling Online?
- Shopify vs WooCommerce: Which Should You Build Your Store On?
How we checked
Every fact on this page comes from Shopify's own website, help center or Shopify App Store listing. We list what we read below. Prices and plans change often, so confirm on Shopify's pricing page before you buy.