How to choose the right Shopify plan for a UK business
Most new UK businesses should start on Shopify Basic (£25 a month, or £19 on yearly billing). Move to Grow (£65, or £49 yearly) when lower card fees outweigh the higher price or you need more staff accounts, and consider Advanced (£344, or £259 yearly) only at high sales volumes or for its specific features.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Quick summary
- Basic suits most new stores.
- Grow pays for itself at around £10,000 to £13,300 a month in online sales.
- Advanced is for high volume, 15 staff or custom reports.
Compare the plans
The main differences are price, online card fees (2%, 1.7% and 1.5% + 25p with Shopify Payments), staff accounts and reporting. Compare Basic and Grow and Grow and Advanced.
Work out your break-even point
Put your expected monthly sales and orders into the fees calculator. It shows which plan is cheapest once card fees are included.
Monthly or yearly billing
Yearly billing is about 25% cheaper but paid upfront. Start monthly while you test, then switch to yearly once you're confident.
When to consider Shopify Plus
Plus starts from around £1,800 a month and suits high-volume brands needing B2B, checkout customisation or several stores. Compare with Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change plans later?
Yes, at any time in your Shopify settings.
Is there a free trial?
Let's grow your store
Tell me what you sell and where you're stuck. You'll get honest advice and a fixed quote, even if we don't end up working together.