Shopify Pricing India
Plans, Fees &
Hidden Costs 2026
On annual billing, Shopify costs ₹1,499/month (Basic), ₹5,599/month (Grow), ₹22,680/month (Advanced), or ₹1,75,000/month (Plus) - before 18% GST. After GST, the Basic plan costs approximately ₹1,769/month and the Advanced plan approximately ₹26,762/month. All Indian merchants must also pay third-party payment gateway transaction fees (2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, 0.6% on Advanced) since Shopify Payments is not available in India. The real monthly cost for an Indian store is subscription + GST + gateway transaction fees + app costs.
Shopify Pricing India 2026 - Key Points
- 4 plans available in India: Basic (₹1,499), Grow (₹5,599), Advanced (₹22,680), Plus (₹1,75,000) - all on yearly billing, before GST
- 18% GST applies on all Shopify subscriptions in India - add GST to every price you see
- Shopify Payments not available - all Indian stores pay a transaction fee (2%/1%/0.6%) on top of gateway fees
- Annual billing saves 25% over monthly billing - always choose annual for live stores
- Transaction fee savings justify upgrades - at ₹10L/month revenue, moving Basic to Advanced saves ₹14,000/month in fees alone
- Total monthly cost = subscription + GST + transaction fees + apps - never just the headline plan price
Why Shopify Pricing in India Is More Complex Than the Plan Page Shows
When Indian entrepreneurs search for Shopify pricing, they land on Shopify's official India store showing clean plan costs. What the page does not prominently explain is that Indian merchants face a significantly different cost structure than merchants in countries where Shopify Payments is available. In India, every store owner pays: the plan subscription fee, 18% GST on that fee, a Shopify transaction fee on every sale (since Shopify Payments is unavailable), the payment gateway's own processing fee, and ongoing app costs for essential tools.
Understanding the full cost picture before choosing a plan is essential - both to budget accurately and to make the financially correct plan decision. As a shopify development company in Chennai, BYB Traction helps Indian brands structure their Shopify costs correctly from day one. This guide breaks down every fee an Indian Shopify merchant pays in 2026 and explains which plan makes financial sense at each revenue level.
Shopify Plans Available in India - 2026 Pricing
Shopify offers four main plans to Indian merchants. All prices below are on annual billing which gives a 25% discount over monthly billing. Note that Shopify adjusts prices periodically - always verify current rates on Shopify's official India pricing page before making your plan decision.
Shopify adjusts its India pricing periodically. The figures above reflect April 2026. Before making a plan decision, always verify current rates on Shopify's official India pricing page. The plan comparison structure and transaction fee percentages rarely change, but INR amounts may be updated.
The India-Specific Fees That Make Shopify Pricing Different
Indian merchants face two major cost additions that most other countries do not - and both significantly affect the real monthly cost of running a Shopify store.
1. Shopify Transaction Fee - India's Biggest Pricing Difference
Because Shopify Payments is not available in India, every Indian merchant using a third-party payment gateway (Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree, CCAvenue) pays a Shopify transaction fee on every sale. This fee is separate from and in addition to the payment gateway's own processing charge.
| Plan | Shopify Transaction Fee | Monthly Revenue ₹5L | Monthly Revenue ₹10L | Monthly Revenue ₹20L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2.0% | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Grow | 1.0% | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Advanced | 0.6% | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Plus | Negotiable | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Why this matters for plan selection: At ₹10 lakh monthly revenue, upgrading from Basic to Advanced saves ₹14,000/month in transaction fees alone - which more than covers the Advanced plan cost on annual billing. The plan decision in India is fundamentally a financial calculation, not just a features decision.
2. Payment Gateway Processing Fee (On Top of Shopify's Fee)
Beyond Shopify's transaction fee, your payment gateway (Razorpay, PayU, etc.) also charges a processing fee. These typically range from 1.9% to 2.5% of each transaction depending on the payment method (UPI, cards, net banking, wallets). On a ₹10 lakh/month store using Razorpay, gateway fees add another ₹19,000-₹25,000/month. Combined with Shopify's transaction fee, total payment processing costs can reach 3-4.5% of GMV on the Basic plan.
3. 18% GST on All Shopify Subscriptions
GST applies on Shopify's subscription fee as a B2B software service. This adds 18% to every plan cost. Indian businesses registered for GST can claim this as an Input Tax Credit (ITC), which effectively reduces the net cost. Unregistered businesses cannot reclaim it, so the true subscription cost is the plan price + 18%.
Real Monthly Cost of Shopify in India - Full Breakdown
Here is an honest calculation of what a Shopify store actually costs per month in India at different revenue levels. This goes beyond the subscription to show the total platform cost as a percentage of revenue.
Example: Store on Basic Plan Doing ₹5 Lakh/Month
Example: Same Store Upgraded to Advanced Plan
At ₹5L/month revenue, the Advanced plan costs ₹18,000 more per month than Basic in subscription, but saves ₹7,000 in transaction fees - making it ₹11,000 more expensive at this revenue level. The Advanced plan becomes cost-neutral at approximately ₹13-14 lakh/month revenue, and financially superior above that. For most stores under ₹10L/month, the Grow plan (1% transaction fee) offers the best total cost balance.
Other Shopify Costs in India You Must Budget For
Domain Name
Shopify does not include your domain name. A .com domain costs ₹700-₹1,200/year through registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. A .in domain costs ₹500-₹800/year and may rank better for India-specific searches. If you purchase through Shopify directly, the pricing is slightly higher. Always register your domain through a third-party registrar for easier portability.
Shopify Apps
A fully functional Indian Shopify store requires several paid apps that are not included in the subscription. Common monthly app costs for Indian stores include: product review apps (₹700-₹2,500/month), email/WhatsApp marketing (₹1,500-₹5,000/month), upsell and cross-sell tools (₹800-₹2,000/month), and GST invoice generators (₹500-₹1,500/month). A typical Indian store spends ₹3,000-₹10,000/month on apps.
Themes
Shopify's free themes are functional and suitable for most new stores. Premium Shopify themes cost USD 150-350 (approximately ₹12,500-₹29,000) as a one-time purchase. This is optional - many successful Indian stores run on free themes. If you work with BYB Traction, theme selection and customisation is included in our development plans.
Email and SMS Marketing Tools
Shopify Email (built-in) is free up to 10,000 emails/month, which covers most new stores. Growing stores typically move to Klaviyo or Mailchimp for segmented campaigns. Klaviyo's free plan covers up to 500 contacts; paid plans start at approximately ₹3,500/month for small lists. WhatsApp Business API tools like Interakt or Wati start at ₹2,500-₹5,000/month.
Which Shopify Plan Should Indian Businesses Choose in 2026?
The financially correct plan for an Indian Shopify store is determined primarily by monthly revenue, not by features. Here is the decision framework:
| Monthly Revenue | Recommended Plan | Why | Annual Plan Cost (after GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under ₹3 lakh | Basic | Transaction fee cost is manageable; subscription cost is lowest | ≈ ₹21,228/year |
| ₹3-10 lakh | Grow | 1% txn fee saves ₹3K-10K/month; covers most of the upgrade cost | ≈ ₹79,284/year |
| ₹10-30 lakh | Advanced | 0.6% txn fee; custom reports; calculated shipping rates | ≈ ₹3,21,144/year |
| ₹1 crore+ annually | Plus | Negotiable fees, checkout customisation, B2B features | Custom |
For most Indian D2C brands doing ₹3-15 lakh/month in revenue, the Grow plan at ₹5,599/month (before GST) is the financially correct choice. The 1% transaction fee (vs Basic's 2%) saves enough at this revenue level to cover a significant portion of the upgrade cost, and the Grow plan unlocks full marketing reports, sales reports, and attribution models that are essential for optimising ad spend on Meta and Google.
BYB Traction - Shopify Store Development for Indian Brands
Choosing the right Shopify plan is just the starting point. Building a store that converts at 3-5% versus one that converts at 0.5% depends far more on the quality of your development - Indian payment gateway setup, GST-compliant checkout, mobile-first speed, and SEO foundation - than on which plan you choose. As a digital marketing agency in Chennai and Certified Shopify Partner, BYB Traction builds stores that are correctly configured for the Indian market from day one.
New store, up to 20 products
- Razorpay / PayU gateway - fully tested
- COD + GST-compliant checkout
- Shopify plan recommendation included
- SEO + GA4 setup
- 15-day post-launch support
Growing brand, up to 100 products
- All Startup features, plus:
- Custom theme + conversion architecture
- WhatsApp + email CRM setup
- Shiprocket pan-India integration
- 30-day post-launch support
- 1 Month SEO Growth Plan
Enterprise build, up to 250 products
- All Growth features, plus:
- Full custom Liquid theme
- Advanced automation setup
- Multi-location inventory
- 60-day post-launch support
- 1 Month SEO Premium Plan
Conclusion: Calculate Your Real Shopify Cost in India Before You Launch
Shopify pricing in India is not just the headline subscription number. For Indian merchants, the real monthly platform cost includes the subscription fee, 18% GST, Shopify's transaction fee (the most variable and significant component), your payment gateway's processing fee, and app subscriptions. On the Basic plan, these costs combined can reach 4-5% of GMV - a number that directly impacts your margin calculations.
The plan decision in India is primarily a financial one: calculate your current or projected monthly revenue, apply the transaction fee percentages across plans, and identify where the upgrade cost is covered by transaction fee savings. For most stores between ₹3-15 lakh/month, the Grow plan is the financially correct choice. For stores above ₹15-20 lakh/month, Advanced becomes justified. BYB Traction includes a personalised Shopify plan recommendation as part of every store build - at no extra charge. We also provide website development in Chennai for businesses needing a full digital presence alongside their store.
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Frequently Asked Questions
On annual billing, Shopify costs approximately Rs 1,499 per month for the Basic plan, Rs 5,599 per month for the Grow plan, Rs 22,680 per month for the Advanced plan, and Rs 1,75,000 per month for Shopify Plus on a 3-year term. These prices are before 18 percent GST, which is charged on all Shopify subscriptions in India. After GST, the Basic plan costs approximately Rs 1,769 per month and the Advanced plan approximately Rs 26,762 per month on annual billing. Monthly billing is available at approximately 25 percent higher cost than annual billing.
Yes. Shopify charges 18 percent GST on all subscription fees in India as B2B software services. This applies to all plans including Basic, Grow, Advanced, and Plus. The GST amount is shown separately on your Shopify invoice. Indian businesses registered under GST can claim this as Input Tax Credit, effectively reducing the net cost. Businesses not registered under GST pay the full amount including GST with no reclaim option.
Shopify Payments, Shopify's own payment gateway, is not available in India. When merchants use third-party payment gateways like Razorpay, PayU, or Cashfree, Shopify charges an additional transaction fee on top of the gateway's processing fee. On the Basic plan this is 2 percent, on Grow it is 1 percent, and on Advanced it is 0.6 percent. This fee is one of the most significant cost factors for Indian stores and is the primary reason why upgrading plans can be financially beneficial at higher revenue levels.
For new stores doing under Rs 3 lakh per month, the Basic plan is appropriate. For stores doing Rs 3 to 15 lakh per month and running paid advertising, the Grow plan at Rs 5,599 per month is typically the best total-cost choice because the 1 percent transaction fee saves enough compared to Basic's 2 percent to cover most of the upgrade cost. For stores doing Rs 15 to 30 lakh per month, the Advanced plan becomes financially justified through transaction fee savings. Plus is for enterprise businesses doing Rs 1 crore plus annually.
Yes, for most Indian businesses planning to sell online, Shopify is worth the investment. The platform handles Indian payment gateways, COD, GST-compliant checkout, and mobile-first design better than any alternative at a comparable price point. The total cost including subscription, GST, transaction fees, and essential apps for a store doing Rs 5 lakh per month is typically Rs 24,000 to Rs 28,000 per month on the Basic plan, which represents 5 to 6 percent of GMV - a standard and acceptable platform cost for ecommerce at that revenue level.
Yes. Both Razorpay and PayU have official apps in the Shopify App Store with full support for UPI, cards, net banking, wallets, EMI options, and COD. The integration quality is reliable when configured with proper webhook setup. Shopify charges a transaction fee on every sale processed through these gateways since Shopify Payments is unavailable in India. This transaction fee is 2 percent on Basic, 1 percent on Grow, and 0.6 percent on Advanced, in addition to the gateway's own processing fee.
The key differences between Basic and Grow for Indian merchants are: transaction fee drops from 2 percent to 1 percent on Grow, Grow allows 5 staff accounts versus 2 on Basic, Grow unlocks full marketing reports including sales attributed to marketing campaigns, customer reports, and attribution model selection, and Grow includes order reports and basic cohort analysis. For stores running paid advertising on Meta or Google, the marketing reports alone justify the upgrade. For stores doing Rs 5 lakh per month, the 1 percent transaction fee saving on Grow saves Rs 5,000 per month, which covers more than half the plan upgrade cost.
Shopify Plus in India costs approximately Rs 1,75,000 per month on a standard 3-year term, before 18 percent GST. After GST this is approximately Rs 2,06,500 per month. Shopify Plus pricing is negotiable based on revenue volume, and the transaction fee rate is also negotiated as part of the contract. Shopify Plus is appropriate for businesses doing Rs 1 crore or more annually, needing checkout customisation, B2B selling features, or consolidated multi-store analytics. For most Indian SMBs and mid-market brands, the Advanced plan provides sufficient capability at a fraction of the Plus cost.
