Shopify
$42/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $42/mo (annual)
- Tx fee
- 2% (Basic)
- Free themes
- ~13 free
- Apps
- 10,000+ apps
- Support
- 24/7 chat, email, phone
- Est. monthly cost
- $42/mo
Shopify
All-in-one commerce platform for selling online and in person, with the largest app ecosystem in e-commerce.
- Entry plan
- $42/mo (annual)
- Tx fee
- 2% (Basic)
- Free themes
- ~13 free
- Apps
- 10,000+ apps
Best for
Online stores and omnichannel retailers.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Accepted payment methods
Cards, wallets, and other methods supported by Shopify for Australian merchants.
Cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- EFTPOS
- AMEX
Digital wallets
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Largest app ecosystem in e-commerce
- Pricing published in AUD
- Sells online and in person
- Polished all-in-one hosted experience
Cons
- Monthly fee on top of any processing
- Transaction fee unless using Shopify Payments
- Premium themes and apps add up
About Shopify
Shopify is an all-in-one commerce platform for selling online and in person. Online plans run from $42/mo (annual) to $431/mo, with the largest app ecosystem in e-commerce (10,000+ apps) and pricing published in AUD. In-person selling is available through Shopify POS, and Shopify Payments is its built-in processor. It is the most popular platform for Australian online stores.
Shopify was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
How Shopify compares
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Subscription plus hosting estimate for self-hosted platforms. Payment processing not included.
Squarespace
$40/mo est.
- Entry plan
- USD $40/mo (Commerce Basic)
- Tx fee
- 3% (Personal) / 0% (Commerce)
- Free themes
- 100+
- Apps
- 40+ extensions
- Support
- 24/7 email; phone (business hrs)
- Est. monthly cost
- $40/mo
Adobe Commerce (Magento)
$50/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $0 (Open Source)
- Tx fee
- Varies
- Free themes
- Hundreds
- Apps
- 4,000+
- Support
- 24/7 (Enterprise)
- Est. monthly cost
- $50/mo
BigCommerce
$30/mo est.
- Entry plan
- USD $29.95/mo
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~14 free
- Apps
- 1,000+ apps
- Support
- 24/7 chat, phone, email
- Est. monthly cost
- $30/mo
Common questions about Shopify
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Shopify does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for Shopify are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
Shopify settlement times are not publicly listed.
Shopify AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Shopify does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
Shopify is best suited to online stores and omnichannel retailers. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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