Shopify Pricing in India 2026: Complete Price Breakdown and Plan Comparison
Shopify's real cost in India is more than its monthly subscription. The advertised plan price is only the starting point; transaction fees, third-party payment-gateway charges, GST, themes, apps, and a custom domain all add to the total a store actually pays each month.
The stakes are rising because more Indian entrepreneurs are building on Shopify every month, drawn by an e-commerce market that is among the fastest-growing in the world. Choosing the wrong plan, or underestimating the add-on costs, can erode thin early margins before a store finds its footing.
This guide breaks down Shopify pricing in India for 2026 in full: every plan, the transaction fees, the costs beyond the subscription, how India pricing differs from other markets, and how to choose the plan that fits your sales volume.
Shopify India pricing at a glance
Shopify offers five tiers in India, ranging from ā¹399 to ā¹1,75,000 per month before GST, as listed on Shopify's India pricing page. The table below summarises the core plans on annual billing; an 18% GST applies on top of every price.
Plan | Price/month (excl. GST) | Shopify transaction fee* | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Starter | ā¹399 | 5% | Social-media and link-based selling |
Basic | ā¹1,499 | 2% | New stores up to ~ā¹3 lakh/month |
Grow | ā¹5,599 | 1% | Scaling stores, ā¹3ā15 lakh/month |
Advanced | ā¹22,680 | ~0.5% | High-volume stores, ā¹10 lakh+/month |
Plus | From ā¹1,75,000 | Negotiable (lowest) | Enterprise and high-growth brands |
*Because Shopify Payments is not available in India, this Shopify fee is charged in addition to your payment gateway's own processing charge. Prices and fees can change, so confirm current rates on Shopify's site before committing.
Why Indian businesses choose Shopify
Shopify's appeal in India rests on a fast-growing market and a platform that removes technical barriers. India's e-commerce market is projected to grow from roughly US$125 billion in 2024 to about US$345 billion by 2030, according to IBEF.
"India is among the fastest-growing e-commerce markets, projected to become the third largest globally." (India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), 2025.)
That opportunity is still early. Only about 4ā5% of Indian retail happens online, far below the 15ā20% seen in developed markets, which leaves substantial room to grow.
The platform itself lowers the barrier to entry. Shopify handles hosting, security, and updates, requires no coding, and ships mobile-responsive themes ā important when around 70% of Indian shoppers buy on phones.
Reliability matters as much as ease of use. Shopify advertises high uptime and managed security, including SSL and fraud tools, which spares small Indian merchants from running their own infrastructure during high-traffic events such as Diwali sales or flash deals.
Shopify plans explained
Each Shopify plan targets a different stage of business, and the right choice depends mainly on monthly sales volume. The lower transaction fees on higher tiers can offset their higher subscription cost once sales reach a certain level.
Starter: ā¹399 per month
The Starter plan is the cheapest entry point at ā¹399 per month, but it is not a full online store. It is built for selling through social media, messaging apps, and shareable product links rather than a fully branded website, and it carries the highest transaction fee at 5%.
Basic: ā¹1,499 per month
The Basic plan is the most popular choice for new Indian stores at ā¹1,499 per month. It includes a full website with a custom domain, unlimited products, 24/7 support, basic analytics, and a 2% Shopify transaction fee, making it a strong fit for stores selling up to roughly ā¹3 lakh a month.
Grow: ā¹5,599 per month
The Grow plan suits scaling stores at ā¹5,599 per month and halves the Shopify transaction fee to 1%. For stores processing roughly ā¹3ā15 lakh a month and running paid ads, that fee reduction often covers most of the upgrade cost, while adding professional reports and gift cards.
Advanced: ā¹22,680 per month
The Advanced plan targets high-volume businesses at ā¹22,680 per month with the lowest standard transaction fee at around 0.5%. It adds custom report building, up to 15 staff accounts, and advanced shipping and duty calculation, making sense once monthly sales clear roughly ā¹10 lakh.
Shopify Plus: from ā¹1,75,000 per month
Shopify Plus is the enterprise tier, starting near ā¹1,75,000 per month on a multi-year contract. It is built for brands doing crores in annual revenue, offering deep customization, unlimited staff accounts, B2B selling, advanced automation, and the lowest, negotiable transaction fees.
The costs beyond the subscription
The subscription is often less than half of a Shopify store's true monthly cost in India, with combined add-ons easily reaching ā¹5,000āā¹10,000 a month. Transaction fees, payment-gateway charges, a domain, themes, apps, and development all stack on top of the plan price.
Transaction fees and the Shopify Payments gap
The single biggest surprise for Indian merchants is that Shopify charges a transaction fee on top of the payment gateway's fee. This happens because Shopify Payments, which waives those fees elsewhere, is not available in India.
"Shopify Payments is not available in India, so merchants must use a third-party payment provider and pay Shopify's third-party transaction fee in addition to the provider's charges." (Shopify Help Center, Fees and costs, 2026.)
Indian payment gateways such as Razorpay, PayU, and Cashfree typically charge 1.8ā2.5% per transaction, on top of Shopify's fee. Combined, total payment-processing costs commonly land between about 2.3% and 4.5% per sale ā on a Basic plan store doing ā¹1,00,000 a month, Shopify's 2% fee alone is ā¹2,000, more than the subscription.
This stacking is the defining feature of Shopify's cost structure in India. A merchant should model the combined fee, not the headline subscription, when comparing plans ā because at higher volumes the gap between a 2% and a 1% Shopify fee can outweigh the difference in monthly plan price.
Domain, themes, and apps
A custom domain, a theme, and apps are the next layer of cost. A .com or .in domain runs roughly ā¹800āā¹1,500 a year; premium themes cost ā¹8,000āā¹30,000 one-time (free themes are capable for starters); and apps range from free to ā¹10,000+ a month, depending on what the store needs.
Apps are where budgets tend to balloon unnoticed. It is easy to accumulate ā¹5,000āā¹10,000 a month in subscriptions, so installing only apps with a clear return and auditing them regularly is essential.
Developer costs
Custom development is an optional but real cost for stores that outgrow themes and apps. Indian Shopify developers are competitively priced, with simple store setups around ā¹15,000āā¹35,000 and complex custom builds running ā¹1,00,000 or more.
For some stores, a one-time custom build is cheaper over time than stacking several paid apps to achieve the same result. Weighing recurring app fees against a fixed development cost is worth doing before committing to either path.
How India pricing differs from other markets
Indian merchants face structurally higher payment costs than peers in markets where Shopify Payments operates. In the United States or United Kingdom, Shopify Payments removes the extra Shopify transaction fee, leaving only card-processing charges.
In India, the absence of Shopify Payments means a merchant pays both Shopify's fee and a gateway fee, pushing combined processing toward 4ā5% per sale in some cases. Indian stores also cannot use Shopify's third-party calculated shipping rates, so they rely on flat rates or apps.
The subscription itself is broadly comparable to global pricing after currency conversion, with the Basic plan slightly cheaper in rupee terms. The real cost gap is in payment processing, not the plan fee.
This distinction matters when reading international Shopify advice. Cost comparisons written for US or UK merchants understate the true Indian total, because they assume Shopify Payments and its waived fees, so Indian merchants should always add the gateway-plus-Shopify stack when budgeting.
Which Shopify plan should you choose?
The right plan is determined mostly by monthly sales, because transaction-fee savings scale with volume. A simple way to decide is to match the plan to your current and near-term revenue, then recalculate whenever monthly sales move by a few lakh.
It is worth running the numbers rather than guessing. Multiply expected monthly sales by each plan's transaction-fee percentage, add the subscription, and the lowest combined figure points to the right tier for that volume.
Match the plan to your sales
Starter (ā¹399): selling mainly via Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, under ~ā¹50,000/month, no full website needed.
Basic (ā¹1,499): a proper store with its own domain, roughly ā¹50,000āā¹3 lakh/month.
Grow (ā¹5,599): consistent sales above ā¹3 lakh/month where the 1% fee pays for the upgrade.
Advanced (ā¹22,680): sales above ~ā¹10 lakh/month, multiple locations, larger teams.
Plus (ā¹1,75,000+): annual revenue in crores, enterprise customization, B2B and international needs.
How to reduce your Shopify costs
A few deliberate choices can cut a Shopify store's running costs without sacrificing capability. The biggest savings come from billing, apps, and gateway negotiation.
Annual billing typically saves around 25% versus monthly, cutting the Basic plan's effective cost to roughly ā¹1,124 a month. Using free themes early, being selective with apps, and negotiating gateway rates once volume grows all add up, while starting on Basic with the ā¹20/month introductory offer keeps initial risk low.
Timing the plan upgrade is its own saving. Moving to Grow or Advanced only once sales clear the break-even point ā where the lower transaction fee outweighs the higher subscription ā avoids paying for a tier the volume does not yet justify.
Payment-gateway negotiation is often overlooked. Once a store processes meaningful monthly volume, gateways such as Razorpay or PayU will frequently lower their per-transaction rate by 0.3ā0.5%, a recurring saving that compounds with every sale.
Methodology
This guide draws on Shopify's published pricing and Help Center documentation, IBEF for e-commerce market data, and current India market reporting for payment-gateway rates. Figures reflect annual-billing prices before 18% GST and were reviewed against current sources at the time of the publication's last review.
Subscription prices, transaction fees, and gateway rates change over time and can vary by promotion, billing cycle, and negotiated terms; merchants should confirm current pricing directly with Shopify and their payment provider. Cost ranges for themes, apps, and development are typical market estimates, not fixed quotes. This guide is general information, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial for Shopify in India?
Yes. Shopify offers a 3-day free trial with no credit card required, and after the trial new merchants can usually access an introductory rate of ā¹20/month for three months on the Basic, Grow, or Advanced plans.
Why is Shopify Payments not available in India?
Shopify Payments operates only where Shopify has the necessary regulatory approvals and banking partnerships. As of 2026 it has not launched in India, so merchants must use third-party gateways and pay Shopify's additional transaction fee.
Do I pay GST on Shopify subscription fees?
Yes. An 18% GST applies to Shopify subscription fees in India, so a ā¹1,499 Basic plan effectively costs about ā¹1,769 per month including GST.
How much does a typical Shopify store cost per month in India?
A small Basic-plan store usually runs roughly ā¹3,500āā¹8,000 a month all-in ā subscription with GST, apps, transaction fees, and an amortised domain. Larger stores can reach ā¹15,000āā¹30,000 a month.
Can I switch Shopify plans later?
Yes. Plans can be upgraded or downgraded anytime from the Shopify admin, with no penalty, so most merchants start on Basic and move up as sales grow. Upgrades take effect immediately, while downgrades apply at the end of the current billing cycle.
Key takeaways
Shopify India plans run from ā¹399 (Starter) to ā¹1,75,000+ (Plus) per month before 18% GST, with Basic (ā¹1,499) and Grow (ā¹5,599) the most common choices.
Because Shopify Payments is unavailable in India, merchants pay a Shopify transaction fee (5%/2%/1%/~0.5%) on top of gateway fees, pushing total processing to roughly 2.3ā4.5% per sale.
The true monthly cost is often double the subscription once apps, domain, themes, and transaction fees are added.
Choose by sales volume: Grow's 1% fee usually pays for itself above ā¹3 lakh/month; Advanced's ~0.5% fee above ~ā¹10 lakh/month.
Annual billing (~25% off), free themes, app discipline, and gateway negotiation are the most effective ways to cut costs.