How much does Shopify cost in India per month?

Shopify plans in India: ₹399/mo (Starter), ₹1,994/mo (Basic), ₹7,447/mo (Shopify), ₹30,164/mo (Advanced), and Shopify Plus from ₹1,75,000/mo on 3-year term. Annual billing saves 25% — Basic drops to ₹1,499/mo. All plans billed in INR via card or UPI.

Does Shopify charge transaction fees in India?

Yes. Shopify Payments is not available in India, so orders via Razorpay or PayU incur a Shopify transaction fee: 2% on Basic, 1% on Shopify plan, 0.5% on Advanced, 0.15% on Plus. This is on top of the gateway fee (~2% for standard Razorpay). Effective total ~4% per order on Basic.

Which Shopify plan is best for Indian D2C brands?

For most Indian D2C startups the Basic plan (₹1,994/mo) is the right starting point. Upgrade to the Shopify plan (₹7,447/mo) once you cross ₹3–4 lakh/month revenue — the 1% transaction fee saves more than the higher subscription. Advanced plan makes sense above ₹50 lakh/month GMV.

What are the hidden costs of Shopify in India?

Beyond the subscription, Indian merchants pay: Razorpay/PayU fees (~2%), Shopify transaction fee (2% Basic), 18% GST on subscription, paid apps (₹500–₹8,000/mo), premium theme (₹5K–₹30K one-time), and domain (~₹900/yr). Budget ₹20K–₹28K/mo total on Basic at ₹5L/mo revenue.

Can I pay for Shopify in Indian Rupees (INR)?

Yes. Shopify bills Indian merchants directly in INR. Pay via credit card, debit card, or UPI. Bills over ₹15,000/mo need RBI-mandated pre-debit SMS approval through your bank.

Shopify Pricing India 2026: INR Plans, Fees & Hidden Costs

Updated July 2026 · Live INR Pricing

Shopify Pricing India 2026: ₹1,994 to ₹2L+/mo (All 4 Plans)

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Shopify pricing in India — Basic (₹1,994/mo) to Plus (₹1.75L+/mo). All plans compared with Razorpay + Shopify transaction fees, GST setup, hidden costs, and total monthly bill breakdowns for D2C brands.

7 min read Updated 25 July 2026 By Cognito IT Consultancy

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Plans at a Glance · Monthly

Starter ₹399/mo

Basic

₹1,994/mo Popular

Shopify ₹7,447/mo

Advanced ₹30,164/mo

Plus ₹1,75,000+/mo

Annual billing saves 25% — Basic drops to ₹1,499/mo. Billed in INR. Pay via card or UPI.

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Shopify Plans in India — Full Breakdown

Shopify's official INR monthly rates. Annual billing saves 25%.

Starter

Sell on social or existing site

^₹399

per month

⚠ 5% transaction fee

✓Sell on Instagram, FB & WhatsApp

✓Shopify Buy Button for existing site

✓Unlimited products

✗No full online store

✗No Shopify checkout page

✗No discount codes

Best for: side projects, creators, or testing before a full store.

Get Started

⭐ Most Popular for Indian D2C

Basic

Launch your D2C store

^₹1,994

per month

⚠ 2% transaction fee (3rd party)

✓Full Shopify online store

✓Unlimited products

✓Razorpay / PayU integration

✓Discount codes & gift cards

✓Abandoned cart recovery

✓2 staff accounts

✓Basic reports

Best for: D2C brands launching their first store — all essentials included.

Start with Basic

Shopify

Scale your growing store

^₹7,447

per month

⚠ 1% transaction fee (3rd party)

✓Everything in Basic

✓5 staff accounts

✓Professional reports

✓Lower txn fees (1% vs 2%)

✓USPS shipping discounts

✗No advanced report builder

✗No third-party calc shipping

Best for: stores doing ₹3–4 lakh+/month — 1% fee saving covers upgrade cost.

Get Started

Advanced

For high-volume established stores

^₹30,164

per month

⚠ 0.5% transaction fee (3rd party)

✓Everything in Shopify plan

✓15 staff accounts

✓Advanced report builder

✓Third-party calc shipping

✓Up to 50 international markets

✓Lowest txn fees at 0.5%

Best for: ₹50 lakh+/month stores — 0.5% fee saves ₹25,000/mo vs Basic at that volume.

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True Cost

What You'll Actually Pay Each Month

The subscription fee is only the starting point. For Indian merchants, your total monthly Shopify cost includes several layers most store owners don't discover until their first bill arrives.

The biggest variable is the Shopify transaction fee. Since Shopify Payments isn't available in India, every order via Razorpay, PayU, or any third-party gateway carries Shopify's additional fee on top of the gateway's own charge.

On Basic at 2% Shopify fee + Razorpay's ~2% standard fee, you're paying ~4% per transaction. On a ₹5 lakh/month store that's ₹20,000/month in combined payment fees alone.

The right plan upgrade often pays for itself. Moving from Basic (2%) to the Shopify plan (1%) on ₹5 lakh/month saves ₹5,000/month in Shopify fees — nearly covering the ₹5,453/month subscription jump. See our full Shopify plans comparison for side-by-side cost math.

Real Monthly Cost — Basic Plan

Example: ₹5 lakh/month revenue store

Shopify Basic subscription ₹1,994

Shopify txn fee (2% on ₹5L) ₹10,000

Razorpay processing (~2% on ₹5L) ₹10,000

GST on subscription (18%) ₹359

Essential apps (reviews, upsell, chat) ₹3,000–₹6,000

Domain name (₹900/yr ÷ 12) ₹75

Estimated Total / Month ₹25–28K

Excludes paid theme (one-time ₹5K–₹30K), photography, or marketing spend. Upgrading to the Shopify plan at this revenue level saves ~₹4,500/month net.

Transaction Fees

Transaction Fees by Plan — The Critical India Difference

Since Shopify Payments isn't available in India, transaction fees hit every order. These numbers matter more in India than anywhere else.

Plan	Subscription (Monthly)	Shopify Txn Fee	Razorpay Fee (est.)	Total Fee at ₹5L GMV	Saving vs Basic
Starter	₹399	5%	~2%	₹35,000	—
Basic	₹1,994	2%	~2%	₹22,000	Baseline
Shopify	₹7,447	1%	~2%	₹17,447	↓ Save ₹4,553/mo
Advanced	₹30,164	0.5%	~2%	₹32,664	Saves at ₹50L+ GMV
Plus	₹1,75,000	0.15%	~2%	₹1,85,750	Saves at ₹5Cr+ GMV

How to read this: Total Fee = Subscription + (Shopify Txn Fee × GMV) + (Razorpay ~2% × GMV). Razorpay standard rate is ~2% — exact rate depends on your plan and payment instrument. COD orders have separate Razorpay fees. Key insight: upgrading from Basic to Shopify plan becomes net-positive at ₹3–4 lakh/month revenue. Read our full Shopify plans comparison for detailed break-even math.

Hidden Costs

Beyond the Subscription — What Else You'll Pay

These costs don't appear on the Shopify pricing page — but they're real, and they affect your total monthly bill.

Razorpay / PayU Processing

~2% per transaction

Shopify Payments isn't available in India. Every order via Razorpay, PayU, or similar incurs the gateway's own processing fee — typically 2% standard, lower on premium plans. This stacks on top of Shopify's transaction fee.

GST on Subscription

+18% on plan cost

Shopify's subscription is subject to 18% GST in India. On Basic that adds ~₹359/month. On Advanced, ~₹5,430/month. Factor this in from day one.

Shopify Apps

₹500–₹8,000/month

Essential apps — reviews, cart recovery, upsell, WhatsApp integration, loyalty — add up fast. Budget ₹2,000–₹6,000/month for a well-configured Indian D2C store.

Premium Shopify Theme

₹5,000–₹30,000 one-time

Free Shopify themes work but limit design flexibility. A premium theme from the Shopify Theme Store is a one-time purchase. Budget ₹15,000–₹25,000 for quality — or have Cognito IT build a custom design.

Domain Name

₹700–₹2,000/year

Shopify's free .myshopify.com subdomain isn't suitable for a professional brand. .com via GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains costs ₹700–₹1,500/year. .in is cheaper. Renewal fees apply annually.

Email Marketing Tool

₹0–₹5,000/month

Shopify Email is free up to 10,000 emails/month. Beyond that — or for advanced automation — most brands use Klaviyo. Free plan covers 250 contacts; paid plans scale with your list size.

Plan Selector

Which Shopify Plan is Right for You?

Choose based on where your D2C brand actually is — not where you hope to be.

Starter

Just testing the waters

₹399/mo

No full storefront

You sell via Instagram or WhatsApp and want a payment link

You have an existing website and want to add a buy button

You're not ready for a full ecommerce store yet

Note: 5% transaction fee makes this expensive at any real volume

Basic → Shopify Plan
Launching or growing your D2C brand
₹1,994 → ₹7,447/mo
Start Basic, upgrade at ₹3–4L/month
Start on Basic — it covers everything you need to launch
Upgrade to Shopify plan at ₹3–4 lakh/month — lower txn fee pays for upgrade
Annual billing saves 25% — worth it once you've validated your product
Where 90%+ of Indian D2C brands belong for their first 2–3 years

Advanced / Plus

High-volume or enterprise brands

₹30,164–₹1,75,000/mo

For ₹50L+/month GMV brands

Advanced: ₹50 lakh+/month — 0.5% fee cuts total payment costs sharply

Plus: ₹5 crore+/year GMV — custom checkout, Flow automation, B2B, 10 stores

Plus at 0.15% Shopify fee saves ~₹18.5L/year vs Basic at ₹10Cr GMV

Don't upgrade to Plus for features alone — do it when fee savings justify it

Want a full side-by-side breakdown?

See our detailed Shopify plans comparison — feature-by-feature, price-by-price, with break-even math per revenue tier.

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Why Cognito IT

We Set Up Your Shopify Store Right — India-Ready from Day One

Knowing the right plan is step one. Getting your store properly configured — Razorpay, GST, Shiprocket, COD, and CRO-optimised product pages — is where we come in.

India-First ConfigurationRazorpay or PayU setup, GST with HSN codes, Shiprocket integration, COD, FSSAI labelling — all handled as standard on every project.

Live in 2–3 WeeksWe've set up 100+ Shopify stores for Indian D2C brands. Clear process, fixed price, dedicated project manager — no delays.

Honest Plan GuidanceWe recommend the right Shopify plan for your stage — not the most expensive one. And tell you exactly when to upgrade.

30 Days Post-Launch SupportEvery store setup includes 30 days of post-launch support — we're with you through your first sale, first campaign, and first support query.

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Avg. launch time

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Free audit

Fixed

Price — no surprises

30+

Days support

"Cognito IT helped us pick the right plan, set everything up including Razorpay and Shiprocket, and went live in under 3 weeks. GST configuration alone saved us hours of headaches."

— D2C Homeware Brand, Bangalore

FAQ

Common Questions About Shopify Pricing in India

Shopify plans in India start at ₹399/month (Starter), ₹1,994/month (Basic), ₹7,447/month (Shopify plan), and ₹30,164/month (Advanced) on monthly billing. Annual billing saves 25% — Basic drops to ₹1,499/month. Shopify Plus starts at ₹1,75,000/month on a 3-year term. All plans are billed in INR and can be paid via card or UPI.

Yes. Since Shopify Payments is not available in India, all orders via third-party gateways like Razorpay or PayU incur a Shopify transaction fee: 2% on Basic, 1% on the Shopify plan, 0.5% on Advanced, and 0.15% on Plus. This is in addition to your payment gateway's own fee — typically around 2% for standard Razorpay. So effective total payment cost on Basic is approximately 4% per order.

For most Indian D2C startups, the Basic plan (₹1,994/month) is the right starting point — it covers all essential ecommerce features. Upgrade to the Shopify plan (₹7,447/month) at ₹3–4 lakh/month revenue — the lower 1% transaction fee saves more than the subscription increase. Consider the Advanced plan above ₹50 lakh/month GMV. See our full Shopify plans comparison.

Beyond the subscription, Indian Shopify merchants typically pay: Razorpay/PayU processing fees (~2%), Shopify's transaction fee (2% on Basic), GST on subscription (18%), paid apps (₹500–₹8,000/month), a premium theme if needed (₹5,000–₹30,000 one-time), and domain registration (~₹900/year). Plan for ₹20,000–₹28,000/month total on the Basic plan at ₹5 lakh/month revenue.

Yes. Shopify now bills Indian merchants directly in INR, eliminating the foreign-exchange fees that previously applied. You can pay via credit card, debit card, or UPI. Note: if your monthly Shopify bill exceeds ₹15,000, you'll receive an RBI-mandated pre-debit SMS notification and need to approve the payment through your bank's website.

At small scale WooCommerce looks cheaper (no subscription — only hosting ₹500–₹2,000/mo). But once you add security, backups, premium plugins, developer maintenance, and downtime cost, total WooCommerce TCO is usually higher than Shopify Basic (~₹1,994/mo) for stores doing 200+ orders/month. Shopify wins on reliability, uptime, and speed to launch. See our full WooCommerce vs Shopify India comparison.

Upgrade to Shopify Plus when: (1) You cross ₹5 crore+/year GMV — 0.15% txn fee vs 0.5% on Advanced saves ~₹17,500/mo per crore of revenue. (2) You need custom checkout (regulated categories, subscription bundles, B2B). (3) You need Shopify Flow automation, 10 expansion stores, or dedicated Merchant Success Manager. Below ₹5Cr/yr GMV, Advanced is more cost-efficient. Read our Shopify Plus vs Shopify comparison.

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Shopify Pricing India 2026: ₹1,994 to ₹2L+/mo (All 4 Plans)

Shopify Plans in India — Full Breakdown

What You'll Actually Pay Each Month

Transaction Fees by Plan — The Critical India Difference

Beyond the Subscription — What Else You'll Pay

Which Shopify Plan is Right for You?

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Common Questions About Shopify Pricing in India

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Shopify Pricing India 2026: ₹1,994 to ₹2L+/mo (All 4 Plans)

Shopify Plans in India — Full Breakdown

What You'll Actually Pay Each Month

Transaction Fees by Plan — The Critical India Difference

Beyond the Subscription — What Else You'll Pay

Which Shopify Plan is Right for You?

We Set Up Your Shopify Store Right — India-Ready from Day One

Common Questions About Shopify Pricing in India

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