Are there hidden costs with Shopify?
Shopify's plan price is clear, but other costs add up: card fees on every sale, paid apps, a premium theme, a domain, email marketing tools, and developer help. Apps are usually the biggest surprise.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
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Check app prices before installing, remove apps you don't use, and budget for card fees. See monthly running costs.
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