Free calculators for Shopify profit margins, dropshipping analysis, and platform fee comparison — plus in-depth guides covering Shopify plans, transaction fees, and margins. Updated April 2026.
Shopify charges three cost layers: Monthly plan ($39–$2,399/month), Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction with Shopify Payments), and 0% commission (no fees on sales beyond processing). For a $100 sale, Shopify Payments costs $3.20 — compared to Etsy's ~$5.20 or eBay's ~$7.08.
The key advantage: Shopify has no listing fees and no commissions. Your per-sale cost is just the payment processing fee. Third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal) add 0.5–2% transaction fees on top, making Shopify Payments the default choice for most stores.
Complete margin analysis: product cost, shipping, ad spend, Shopify fees (2.9% + $0.30), and monthly plan cost. See net margin, break-even units, and monthly profit projections.
Open Calculator →Model your Shopify dropshipping margins: AliExpress/CJ product costs, shipping, ad spend, and Shopify fees. Calculate net profit per sale for your product niche.
Open Calculator →Print-on-demand profit analysis for Shopify POD sellers. Factor in base product cost, print area fees, and shipping to calculate true margins on your POD products.
Open Calculator →Calculate exact Shopify costs: monthly plan fees, payment processing (2.9% + $0.30), and third-party processor fees (0.5–2%). See your cost per sale and break-even volume.
Open Calculator →Compare Etsy fees (6.5% + 3% + $0.25 + $0.20) vs Shopify (2.9% + $0.30 + $39/mo). Find the crossover point where each platform becomes cheaper.
Open Calculator →Compare eBay fees (13.25% FVF, payment included) vs Shopify ($39/mo + 2.9% + $0.30). Find the sales volume where Shopify's monthly fee pays for itself in saved fees.
Open Calculator →Shopify charges 2.9% + $0.30 per sale + $39/mo. Etsy charges ~10.4% per sale with no monthly fee. Shopify becomes cheaper above ~$750/month in sales.
Shopify charges 2.9% + $0.30 + $39/mo. Amazon charges 6–17% referral + $3.22–$52.38 FBA fulfillment. Shopify is cheaper for most products unless you need Prime eligibility.
| Cost Category | 2026 Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Shopify Plan | $39/month | 2,000 inventory locations, 2 staff accounts, basic reports. |
| Shopify Plan | $105/month | 5 locations, 5 staff, professional reports, better rates. |
| Advanced Shopify | $399/month | 8 locations, 15 staff, advanced report builder, custom calculators. |
| Shopify Plus | $2,399+/month | Enterprise. For high-volume brands. Custom pricing available. |
| Shopify Payments (Domestic) | 2.9% + $0.30 | Per transaction. No additional commissions. |
| Shopify Payments (International) | 3.9% + $0.30 | Additional 1% for cross-border transactions. |
| Third-Party Processor (Basic) | + 2.0% | Additional fee on top of processor rates (Basic plan). |
| Third-Party Processor (Shopify) | + 1.0% | Additional fee on top of processor rates (Shopify plan). |
| Third-Party Processor (Advanced) | + 0.5% | Lowest additional fee (Advanced plan). |
| Listing Fees | $0 | No listing fees regardless of products or quantity. |
| Commissions | $0 | No commissions on sales beyond payment processing. |
Source: Shopify Pricing — rates as of April 2026. Fees subject to change.
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