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Understanding Shopify Pricing Plans

Aug 28, 2024

Shopify Pricing Overview

Introduction

  • Presenter: Brennan
  • Topic: Shopify pricing and how much it costs to start an online store
  • Mentioned: Link to a 14-day free trial of Shopify in the description

Shopify Pricing Plans (As of Recording)

  1. Basic Shopify Plan

    • Cost: $29/month
    • Features:
      • Full online store setup
      • Unlimited products
      • 2 staff accounts
      • Support from Shopify team
      • Sales channels (social media, marketplaces)
      • Inventory tracking, order management
      • Manual order creation
      • Abandoned cart recovery
      • Basic reports, gift cards
      • SSL certificate
  2. Shopify Plan (Mid-level)

    • Cost: $79/month
    • More advanced features than Basic; suitable for growing businesses.
  3. Advanced Plan

    • Cost: $299/month
    • Includes all features from Basic and Shopify Plan, plus:
      • More staff accounts (up to 15)
      • Advanced reporting features
      • Lower credit card rates
  4. Starter Plan

    • Cost: $5/month
    • Features:
      • Simple storefront for social media sales
      • Limited features compared to other plans
      • Great for beginners looking to test the waters
  5. Shopify Plus

    • Cost: Starts at $2000/month
    • Geared towards large enterprises with high-volume sales.

Annual Plan Discounts

  • Annual plans available for those committing to long-term use
  • Significant savings compared to monthly billing
  • Important to read fine print regarding discounts

Key Considerations When Choosing a Plan

  • Beginner Options: Basic or Starter Plan recommended for newcomers.
  • Staff Accounts: Consider if you need multiple staff accounts; this increases with each plan.
  • Sales Volume: Higher plans may save you more on transaction fees if you have a high sales volume.
  • E-commerce Features: Basic plan is robust for most users; advanced features are for more specialized needs.

Selling on Social Media

  • Starter Plan allows selling through social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.
  • Retain customer data and analytics for marketing insights.

Conclusion

  • Reminder to check out the 14-day free trial link in the description box.
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