Shopify does not take a percentage of each sale itself, but payment processing does. On the U.S. Basic plan, Shopify Payments costs roughly 2.9% + $0.30 per online order, and using a third-party gateway adds a separate transaction fee of 0.5–2% depending on your plan.
Enter your price, costs and processing rates to see net proceeds, profit and the break-even price for your store.
Formula
Shopify cost = 2.9% + $0.30 processing (+ 0.5–2% for a third-party gateway)
Shopify Payments processing is charged on the order total, including shipping charged. If you use a non-Shopify gateway you also pay Shopify's third-party transaction fee for your plan — enter that as the third-party rate. Higher Shopify plans lower both rates.
How to calculate it
- Enter the price the customer pays and the shipping you charge.
- Set the processing rate to your plan and country.
- If you use a non-Shopify gateway, add your plan's third-party transaction fee.
- Enter your product cost and actual shipping cost to see true profit.
- Compare the break-even price to your list price before running a discount.
Worked example
Running a representative sale through the FeeScope engine gives:
Open the free calculator with your own numbers →
FAQ
Does Shopify take a percentage of each sale?
Shopify's subscription does not include a per-sale cut when you use Shopify Payments. You do pay payment processing (about 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic in the U.S.) plus any third-party gateway fee.
What is the third-party transaction fee?
If you use a payment gateway other than Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an extra transaction fee that depends on your plan, typically 0.5–2%. Enter it in the calculator to see the effect.
Is payment processing charged on shipping?
Yes. Processing is charged on the full order total, including any shipping you charge the customer.
How do I price for a profit target on Shopify?
Start from the break-even price and add your target profit or margin. Remember that discounts, refunds and app subscriptions all reduce the final number.