Shopify Raises License Prices: What You Need to Know

Shopify is a widely popular and user-friendly eCommerce platform that provides businesses with a comprehensive solution for their omnichannel retail. With a range of tools to manage products, payments, shipping, and more, Shopify is an ideal platform for businesses of all sizes and industry verticals. However, early this year, Shopify announced a license price increase for the first time in several years, which has caused some concern among its users. Here’s what you need to know about the recent changes. 

Shopify’s license price increase affects most licensing tiers, including Basic, Shopify, and Advanced. Under the new pricing structure, the base pricing across most licensing tiers has increased, and the discount offered for signing a yearly contract has decreased. For example, the Basic license has increased from $29 per month to $39 per month for monthly plans, and from $14 per month to $29 per month for yearly plans. 

Monthly 

Basic – $29 increasing to $39 

Shopify – $79 increasing to $105 

Advanced – $299 increasing to $399  

Yearly 

Basic – $14 increasing to $29 

Shopify – $39 increasing to $79 

Advanced – $147 increasing to $299 

 Despite the price increase, Shopify remains one of the best values in the market for eCommerce platforms, offering a comprehensive set of tools for creating and managing an online store with ease. Its centralized platform makes it easy to manage your business from anywhere, and it has a variety of integrations with popular payment gateways, shipping carriers, and more, allowing businesses to customize their store to their specific needs. 

One of Shopify’s strengths is its large collection of themes and apps available in its marketplace. These themes and apps allow businesses to customize the look and functionality of their store, making it possible to create a unique customer experience. Whether it’s adding a new payment gateway, improving performance, or adding a new feature, Shopify’s marketplace offers a solution. 

In addition, Shopify provides excellent customer support. Their support team is available 24/7 to assist with any questions or issues. This level of support is not common among other eCommerce platforms and further adds to its value. 

It’s worth mentioning that the price increase does not affect Shopify Plus, the platform’s enterprise-level solution. Shopify Plus provides businesses with advanced features and support, making it the perfect solution for businesses looking to grow their online operations. 

Overall, even after the license price increase, Shopify remains an invaluable option for businesses. With its comprehensive tools, large marketplace, excellent customer support, and enterprise-level capabilities, it is the best eCommerce platform for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re starting out or looking to expand, Shopify is an ideal platform for your eCommerce needs. 

If you’re interested in learning more about how to get the most out of the right Shopify licensing tier, evaluating and optimizing existing digital storefronts, or revamping your digital commerce to maximize online revenue, contact RSM today. Our team of experts can help you navigate the changing eCommerce landscape and ensure your business is set up for success. 

Oleg Glubochansky

Leading Commerce and Digital Marketing practice at RSM US ·Over 18 years of experience in technology and software development ·Specializes in delivering strategic guidance and implementation of Omni-Channel commerce experiences ·SEO and SEM strategy and marketing analytics