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Shopify Fee Calculator

Transaction Fees & Hidden Costs

Gross Margin %33.3%

Output Benchmarks

Basic Plan$39/mo
2.9% + $0.30 per sale
Shopify Plan$105/mo
2.7% + $0.30 per sale
Advanced$399/mo
2.5% + $0.30 per sale

How to use this Shopify Fee Calculator

01

Input Data

Enter your current Dropshipping metrics into the labeled fields above.

02

Analyze Ratios

Instantly view efficiency ratios calculated against elite standards.

03

Optimize

Compare your results with the Benchmarks on the right to find leverage points.

The Core Equation

Plan Fee + (Sales × 2.9% + Orders × $0.30) + Apps

Strategic Context

THE STRATEGIC VIEW

Calculate true Shopify costs including transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30), monthly plan fees, and app subscriptions. Reveal the hidden fee stack that eats into dropshipping margins and optimize your pricing to stay profitable.

Operational Reality

THE FEE STACK

Shopify's pricing looks simple: $39/month for Basic Plan. But the real cost is the Fee Stack:

- Plan Fee: $39/month (Basic), $105/month (Shopify), $399/month (Advanced)

- Transaction Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (with Shopify Payments)

- Third-Party Fee: +2% if you use PayPal/Stripe instead of Shopify Payments

- App Subscriptions: $20-$200/month for essential apps (email, reviews, upsells)

THE HIDDEN TAX

If you sell a $50 product on Basic Plan with Shopify Payments:

- Transaction Fee: $1.75 (2.9% + $0.30)

- Plan Fee (per sale): ~$0.50 (if you do 80 sales/month)

- Total Shopify Tax: ~$2.25 per sale (4.5% of revenue)

This doesn't include PayPal fees, app costs, or domain fees. The "cheap" $39/month plan becomes $150-$300/month all-in.

THE APP SUBSCRIPTION DEATH SPIRAL

New dropshippers treat apps like candy. "It's only $9/mo."

Ten apps later, your fixed monthly burn is $200 before you've sold a single item.

Rule: If an app doesn't directly generate revenue (like Email Marketing or Upsells), kill it. "Social Proof" popups that slow down your site are often costing you conversion rate, not helping it.

Tactical FAQ

TACTICAL Q&A

Q: What are the hidden fees on Shopify for dropshipping?
A: Three killers: 1) App Subscriptions (avg $150/mo), 2) Currency Conversion (1.5% fee if you sell in USD but bank in EUR), and 3) Chargeback Fees ($15 per dispute).
Q: Is Shopify Payments cheaper than PayPal?
A: Yes. Shopify Payments is mandatory to avoid the "Double Tax" (2% fee). Only use PayPal as a secondary option. Warning: PayPal freezes funds for 180 days if your dispute rate hits 1%.
Q: How can I reduce my Shopify fees?
A: 1) Upgrade your plan—Advanced Plan has 2.5% vs 2.9% (saves $0.40 per $100 sale). 2) Use Shopify Payments to avoid the 2% third-party fee. 3) Audit your apps monthly—cancel unused subscriptions. 4) Increase Average Order Value (AOV) to dilute the $0.30 fixed fee across larger orders.
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