What Shopify really costs
Plans, apps, payment gateways, GST and developer fees, in INR and USD, checked against official pricing pages.
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shopifyshopify appsShopify app development cost in India (2026): what a custom app costs
A custom Shopify app for one store costs ₹80,000 to ₹6,00,000 in India in 2026, or $1,600 to $10,000 for international brands. What moves the price, what it costs after launch, and when an app subscription is cheaper.
Nov 04, 2026·7 min read
shopifypricingShopify Starter plan in India (2026): why new stores can't get it and what to pick instead
Shopify's Starter plan isn't available to new stores. New Indian sellers should start on Basic: ₹1,994/mo monthly or ₹1,499/mo yearly.
Nov 02, 2026·6 min read
shopifydigital-productsSelling digital products on Shopify in India (2026): apps, GST, gateways and the right plan
Basic (₹1,994/mo, ₹1,499 yearly) plus Shopify's free Digital Products app is enough to start. Add a gateway, register for GST past the threshold.
Oct 26, 2026·9 min read
shopifypricingShopify website quotation in India: a sample quote, line by line
A sample Shopify quotation in INR, line by line: a ₹3,00,000 custom build and a ₹60,000 starter store, plus what every quote must state and leave out.
Oct 22, 2026·10 min read
shopifycodCOD verification on Shopify India: OTP, WhatsApp confirmation and RTO apps (2026)
Shopify's built-in COD has no verification. Add an app for OTP or WhatsApp confirmation, pincode rules and partial COD. Most are free to install in 2026.
Oct 19, 2026·9 min read
shopifygstGST on Shopify in India: tax settings, HSN codes and invoice apps (2026)
Shopify calculates GST but does not create a GST-compliant invoice. Set rates in Taxes and duties, store HSN codes, then add an invoice app from $0 to $5/mo.
Oct 16, 2026·11 min read
shopifyupiHow to accept UPI on Shopify in India: gateways, setup and the real fees
Shopify has no built-in UPI in India. You add it through a gateway like Razorpay or Cashfree, and Shopify's third-party fee still applies on top.
Oct 12, 2026·10 min read
shopifycodWhat COD really costs a Shopify store in India, and how to raise your prepaid share
Shopify charges no fee on COD, but couriers charge a COD fee, RTO costs both legs of freight and cash lands about 10 working days after delivery.
Oct 09, 2026·9 min read
shopifygstCan you sell on Shopify in India without GST? Gateways, KYC and the inter-state rule
Yes, if you only ship goods within your own state and stay under ₹40 lakh. Ship to another state and GST is compulsory. Gateways onboard you with PAN.
Oct 07, 2026·10 min read
shopifypricingShopify Basic vs Grow vs Advanced: which plan for Indian D2C
The right Shopify plan for an Indian D2C brand is decided by fee-crossover math, not features. Here is the exact monthly prepaid revenue at which each upgrade (Basic to Grow to Advanced) pays for itself, worked out in INR.
Updated Oct 17, 2026·10 min read
shopifypricingShopify vs a custom-coded store: cost and trade-offs
Shopify's cost is a predictable monthly fee plus build time. A custom-coded store is cheaper to license and far more expensive to own. Here is the real total cost of ownership over three years, and when bespoke is actually worth it.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·10 min read
shopifypricingWhat a Shopify store actually costs per month in India
The plan fee is one line of five. Add apps, payment processing, shipping, and maintenance and a typical Indian D2C store runs roughly ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 a month. Here is the full stack, line by line, with a realistic INR total you can budget against.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·11 min read
shopifypricingA 50,000 rupee vs 5,00,000 rupee Shopify store: what you actually get
A ₹50,000 Shopify store buys a configured premium theme; a ₹5,00,000 store buys a custom-coded theme, real performance work, CRO, and integrations. Here is exactly what each budget delivers so you can plan the build.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·11 min read
shopifypricingHidden costs of a Shopify store in India (2026): the real monthly bill is about 15× the plan fee
A ₹1,994 Shopify plan becomes ₹29,000–₹1,18,000 a month once you add apps, 2% + 2% payment fees, shipping and RTO. The full INR breakdown for 2026.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·12 min read
shopifypricingWhat a Shopify store redesign costs in India
A Shopify store redesign in India runs ₹40,000 for a surgical refresh to ₹8,00,000 for a full custom rebuild. Here is what drives the number, how to tell a redesign from a rebuild, and when it actually pays back.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·10 min read
shopifypricingIs Shopify worth it in India in 2026?
Shopify's monthly fee is worth it for an Indian D2C brand doing real revenue and running ads — and a waste if you have five products and no traffic. Here is the honest break-even, plan by plan, versus Dukaan, WooCommerce, and Instamojo.
Updated Oct 17, 2026·11 min read
shopifypricingShopify transaction fees in India 2026: 2%, 1%, 0.6% or 0.2% plus your gateway
Shopify takes 2% (Basic), 1% (Grow), 0.6% (Advanced) or 0.2% (Plus) of prepaid orders in India, plus ~2% + GST to your gateway. COD pays no Shopify fee.
Updated Oct 05, 2026·10 min read
shopifypricingShopify developer cost in the US vs India (2026): $90–200/hr vs $25–60/hr
US Shopify developers charge $90–200+/hr; senior developers in India charge $25–60/hr. The same store priced both ways, and how to hire across the gap safely.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·11 min read
shopifypricingWhat it costs to build a Shopify website in India (2026 scope breakdown)
A Shopify website in India in 2026 costs anywhere from ₹40,000 for a theme tweak to ₹12,00,000+ for a Plus build — and the number is set by scope, not by how the homepage looks. Here is what actually drives the price, the cost by build type, and the ongoing costs founders forget to budget for.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·11 min read
shopifypricingShopify developer hourly rate in India (2026): ₹350–₹5,250/hr ($4–$55), by experience
Shopify developers in India charge ₹350–₹5,250/hr ($4–$55) in 2026. A senior dev with 5–6+ years: ₹1,750–₹3,500/hr ($18–$37). Day and retainer rates too.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·8 min read
shopifypricingThe honest cost of hiring a Shopify developer in India in 2026
Most "Shopify developer pricing in India" pages hide the numbers or pad them with consultant fog. Here are the actual ranges — freelancer, solo operator, agency, Shopify Plus partner — in INR and USD, with what each tier includes and where the lines blur.
Updated Oct 29, 2026·13 min read