Shopify Plan Selector Guidance (Australia)
Estimate monthly Shopify costs by plan for Australia. Enter online/pos revenue, AOV and needs to compare Basic, Grow and Advanced, with an indicative upgrade threshold.
What the calculator considers
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Subscription by plan (monthly or yearly)
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Online card fees via Shopify Payments
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Third‑party gateway add‑on on non‑Shopify‑Payments share
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POS fees for in‑store revenue
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Eligibility: staff accounts, locations, B2B needs
Inputs that matter most
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Monthly online revenue and Share via Shopify Payments (vs external gateways)
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Average order value (AOV) – required to model per‑order fees accurately
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Staff accounts, Inventory locations, and whether you need B2B
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Billing preference – monthly vs yearly (yearly typically discounts subscription)
How we decide the recommended plan
We total Subscription + Online card fees + Third‑party add‑on + POS fees for each plan, apply eligibility, and highlight the lowest total among eligible plans. We also show an indicative upgrade threshold (online turnover where moving up would be cheaper at your mix and AOV).
Assumptions & notes (AU)
- Confirm latest pricing on your local Shopify page; rates change over time.
- GST handled separately; the calculator focuses on plan and processing charges only.
- Per‑order fees depend on AOV; test with your key product categories.
Tips
- Try different mixes of Shopify Payments vs external gateways to see impact.
- Check eligibility (staff/locations/B2B) before optimising solely for cost.
- Re‑evaluate quarterly as AOV or channel mix shifts.
FAQ
Does the tool include app costs or shipping labels?
No – it focuses on Shopify plan and payment processing costs. Add other operating costs separately.
Why does AOV matter?
Card fees include a per‑order component; AOV lets us estimate order count from revenue to model per‑order fees accurately.