How much does a Shopify store cost in the UK?
A Shopify store in the UK costs from about £25 a month if you build it yourself, plus a theme and apps. A professional build typically costs £1,500 to £6,000 for a small to medium store, and £5,000 to £20,000 or more for a fully custom build. Running costs are usually £50 to £300 a month before marketing.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Price ranges at a glance
| Typical UK price | What you get | |
|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself | £0 to £400 upfront | Your time, a free or premium theme |
| Freelancer starter store | £1,500 to £3,000 | Premium theme set up, products, payments, shipping |
| Freelancer or small agency, growth store | £3,000 to £6,000 | Custom pages, email and tracking setup |
| Agency custom build | £5,000 to £20,000+ | Bespoke design and development |
| Monthly running costs | £50 to £300 | Plan, apps, card fees vary with sales |
Typical 2026 UK market ranges. Prices vary by provider, scope and experience.
What affects the cost
- Number of products and variants
- Custom design vs premium theme
- Migration from another platform
- Integrations such as accounting or stock systems
- Who builds it: freelancer, small agency or large agency
Hidden costs to budget for
- Card fees on every sale (2% + 25p on Basic)
- Premium theme licence (usually a one-off payment)
- Paid apps for reviews, email or subscriptions
- Product photography
- Ongoing changes after launch
How to keep costs down
- Start with a premium theme and customise it
- Prepare products and photos in a spreadsheet before the build
- Only add apps you actually need
- Use yearly Shopify billing once you're sure
- Get a fixed quote, not an open-ended estimate
Frequently asked questions
What does a Shopify store cost with you?
From £695 for a Starter store. See my prices.
Is Shopify worth it for a small UK business?
Can I estimate my own costs?
Yes, with the store cost estimator.
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