UPDATED 27.3.23
If you've been running your Shopify store for a while or if you're still waiting to launch, we thought it would be useful to run through the various options available with Shopify Plans and the different features/benefits of each plan.
Firstly, let's run through the features available on all main plans:
- Online Store
- Unlimited Products
- 24/7 Support - phone, email and live chat support
- Sales Channels
- Manual Order Creation
- Abandoned Cart Recovery
- Discount Codes
- Gift Cards
- Free SSL Certificate
- Customer Segmentation
- Unlimited Contacts
It is also worth being aware that International Commerce is now available for all Shopify plans, this includes the following features:
International market management
Define geographic market areas to ensure you are providing a localized buying experience for customers in different regions.
Market domains and subfolders
Assign custom web addresses for each market that are optimized for search results and automatically redirect customers to the right domain based on their market.
Language translation
Translate your store into multiple languages to provide a familiar shopping experience for customers in different markets.
Currency conversion
Automatically convert prices into your customer’s local currency to drive conversion in each market (requires Shopify Payments).
Local payment methods
Set local payment methods to appear for customers who check out in specific markets (requires Shopify Payments).
Product pricing by market
Take greater control of your international pricing strategy by setting specific prices for products or product variants in each market.
Duties and import taxes
Estimate and collect duties and import taxes at checkout to give customers total cost clarity and reduce your risk of returns and parcel refusals.
The different Shopify Plans
Here are the key differences between the plans. Are you on the right plan for your needs or for your level of sales or could you save on transaction fees by upgrading?
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Basic
|
Shopify
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Advanced | |
| Cost | £25 per month £19 per month if paid yearly (25% off) |
£65 per month £49 per month if paid yearly (25% off) |
£344 per month £259 per month if paid yearly (25% off) |
| Credit Card Rates |
2% + 25p online Third party fee if not using Shopify Payments |
1.7% + 25p online Third party fee if not using Shopify Payments |
1.5% + 25p online Third party fee if not using Shopify Payments |
| Features |
Basic reports Up to 4 inventory locations 2 staff accounts |
Professional reports Up to 5 inventory locations 5 staff accounts In addition: Ecommerce automations (automate tasks & create workflows) |
Custom report builder Up to 8 inventory locations 15 staff accounts In addition: Ecommerce automations (automate tasks & create workflows) Third party calculated shipping rates |
NB. Carrier calculated shipping can only be added on the Shopify or Advanced Plans. Its included on an annual 'Shopify' plan or any Advanced Plan or can be added to a monthly 'Shopify' plan at $20 a month.
Please note that you can move up or down from a plan at any point. Find out more about Shopify Plans here.
What about ShopifyPlus?
ShopifyPlus is an all-in-one complete solution for high volume, enterprise-level businesses. To give context, monthly plan costs start from $2000 per month.
Here are some reasons as to why you may need to be on ShopifyPlus:
- Dedicated servers with faster speeds
- Need for extended customisation, in particular with checkout experience
- Complex requirements
- Wholesale channel
- Additional 9 expansion stores
- Reduced transaction fees
- Unlimited staff accounts
- Up to 20 store locations
Do get in touch if you would like to discuss how you can make the most out of Shopify for your business.
