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
All prices in AUDLast verified 31 May 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
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. It offers tiered AUD online plans, 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
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- Support
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Shopify head-to-head comparisons
Common questions about Shopify
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Shopify plans start at $42/mo (annual) for the Basic plan on annual billing, rising to $114/mo (annual) for Shopify and $431/mo (annual) for Advanced. A month-to-month billing option is available at a higher rate. All plans include hosting, SSL, and unlimited products.
Shopify charges an additional transaction fee of 2% (Basic) per sale on the Basic plan when you use a third-party payment gateway instead of Shopify Payments. This fee drops on higher-tier plans and is waived entirely if you process payments through Shopify Payments.
When using Shopify Payments on the Basic plan, the online card rate is 1.75% + $0.30 (Basic). Upgrading to a higher plan reduces that rate further. Shopify Payments is the only gateway that waives the platform transaction fee.
Yes. Shopify is a fully hosted platform, so hosting, security certificates, and content delivery are all included in the monthly plan cost. You do not need to arrange separate hosting.
Yes. Shopify includes a built-in point-of-sale system (Shopify POS) that syncs online and in-store inventory in real time. It is a strong choice for omnichannel retailers who want a single platform for online and physical sales.
Shopify is a hosted, all-in-one solution with a predictable monthly fee and no server management. WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin that requires you to arrange hosting, updates, and security yourself. Shopify suits merchants who want simplicity; WooCommerce suits those who want maximum control and lower software costs.
Shopify offers a free trial period, after which you choose a paid plan. No long-term contract is required, and you can cancel at any time.
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