How much does it cost to build a Shopify store?

A polished Shopify store built on a customized premium theme typically costs $3,500 to $8,000. A fully custom Shopify or Shopify Plus build with integrations runs $10,000 to $25,000+.

How much is Shopify per month?

Shopify plans range from about $39/month (Basic) to $399/month (Advanced) in 2026. Shopify Plus starts around $2,300/month for high-volume merchants.

Do I need to pay for Shopify apps?

Many stores use a few paid apps for reviews, subscriptions, or email — typically $0 to $200+ per month combined, depending on your needs.

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Pricing·May 30, 2026·2 min read

How Much Does a Shopify Store Cost in 2026?

A complete breakdown of Shopify costs in 2026 — monthly plans, theme and development fees, apps, and what a custom Shopify build really costs.

By Brandon Mitchell

Shopify cost comes down to three buckets: your monthly Shopify plan, the cost to design and build the store, and ongoing apps. Here's what each one runs in 2026.

1. Shopify monthly plans

Basic: ~$39/month — great for new stores.
Shopify: ~$105/month — growing businesses.
Advanced: ~$399/month — lower transaction fees, advanced reporting.
Shopify Plus: from ~$2,300/month — high-volume and enterprise.

You also pay payment processing fees (around 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction unless you use Shopify Payments at a lower rate).

2. Design & development

This is where the range is widest:

Premium theme, customized ($3,500 – $8,000): A professional store built on a quality theme, tailored to your brand and products. Best value for most small and mid-size merchants.
Custom Shopify build ($10,000 – $25,000+): A fully custom storefront, custom features, and integrations with your CRM, ERP, or subscription tools.
Shopify Plus / headless ($25,000+): Enterprise builds, custom checkout, and high-performance headless storefronts.

See our Shopify development services for what's included at each tier.

3. Apps & add-ons

Most stores run a handful of apps — reviews, email marketing, subscriptions, upsells. Budget $0 to $200+/month combined. Use only what moves revenue; every app adds cost and can slow your store down.

What about migrations?

Moving from WooCommerce, Wix, or Squarespace to Shopify is a common project. A migration typically costs $2,000 – $6,000+ depending on catalog size and how much custom data needs to move. We handle migrations with zero data loss and no SEO drop.

The bottom line

For most Phoenix-area businesses, a great Shopify store costs $3,500 to $8,000 to build, plus your monthly plan and a few apps. Custom and Plus builds go higher because they do more.

Ready for a real number? Get a free Shopify quote and we'll scope it out for you.