Shopify Pricing In Canada: All The Associated & Hidden Costs

Shopify is the most popular online store builder in Canada, and for good reason. It’s a Canadian company, it processes payments in CAD, and it gives you access to Canada Post shipping discounts out of the box.

But how much does Shopify cost in Canada? The short answer: between $7 and $3,400 CAD per month depending on the plan you choose. The real answer is more nuanced because subscription fees are just one piece of the puzzle.

In this guide, I break down every Shopify plan available in Canada, compare monthly and annual pricing, explain the hidden fees most articles skip over, and help you pick the best Shopify plan for your Canadian business.

Key Takeaways

• Shopify offers five subscription plans tailored to Canadian businesses, from the budget-friendly Starter plan to the feature-rich Shopify Plus.
• Beyond the core pricing plan, be mindful of additional costs, including credit card processing fees, app charges, domain registration, and theme purchases, as they collectively shape your overall budget.

Shopify Plans In Canada: Overview

Shopify costs in Canada include not only the monthly subscription fees but also transaction charges, app costs, and potential theme expenses. Before diving into the finer details, let’s review the key components of Shopify’s pricing structure in Canada that merchants should notice.

As an e-commerce platform, the price lies most on the essential elements of Shopify plans, including subscription fees, free trial offerings, billing frequencies, credit card rates, and shipping discounts.

Plans	Subscription fees per month		Credit card rates		Transaction fees(for all third-party payment providers)	Shipping discounts
	Monthly bill	Yearly bill (save 25%)	Online	In-person
Starter	7 CAD	no annual option	5% + 30¢	5% + 0¢ CAD	5.0%	Discounted shipping rates from from Canada Post
Basic	49 CAD	37 CAD	2.8% + 30¢ CAD	2.6% + 0¢ CAD	2.0%	Up to 45% discount from Canada Post
Grow	132 CAD	99 CAD	2.6% + 30¢ CAD	2.5% + 0¢ CAD	1.0%	Up to 50% discount from Canada Post
Advanced	517 CAD	389 CAD	2.4% + 30¢ CAD	2.4% + 0¢ CAD	0.6%	Up to 53% discount from Canada Post
Plus	From 3,400 CAD	Custom (3-year term)	Custom	Custom	0.15%	Custom

All plans except Starter include a $1 CAD/month for three months promotional offer when you sign up through a free trial.

The 25% annual discount applies to Basic, Grow, and Advanced. If you’re committed to selling online in Canada for the long term, annual billing is a no-brainer.

Is Shopify Pricing Canada Different From Other Places In The World?

Shopify adjusts its pricing by region, and Canadian prices are listed in CAD. This means you won’t see the same numbers as the US pricing page, which shows everything in USD. Here is a side-by-side comparison:

Plan	Canada (CAD/month, annual)	United States (USD/month, annual)
Starter	$7	$5
Basic	$37	$19
Grow	$99	$49
Advanced	$389	$299
Plus	$3,400+	$2,300+

Canadian prices appear higher at first glance, but much of the difference comes from the CAD/USD exchange rate. In practice, the actual cost in purchasing power is comparable.

One important difference: credit card processing fees through Shopify Payments are slightly higher in Canada than in the US. This is standard across the payments industry in Canada, not unique to Shopify.

Shopify Subscription Plans In Canada

Starter Plan ($7 CAD/Month)

The Shopify Starter Plan costs a budget-friendly 7 CAD per month. Merchants can sell on social media, marketplaces, messaging apps, and in person.

With this affordable option, merchants can get:

• Product pages with Shopify checkout
• Linkpop (link-in-bio selling page)
• Manual order creation
• Access to the Shopify App Store
• Order management dashboard
• 24/7 chat support

What you don’t get:

• A fully customizable online store
• Abandoned cart recovery
• Shipping discounts
• Staff accounts beyond the owner
• Advanced analytics

Credit card rates:

• 5% + 30 cents CAD (online)
• 5% (in-person via mobile POS)

The Starter plan works if you’re testing a product idea on Instagram or TikTok. But the 5% transaction rate means your margins shrink fast once you start selling volume. Most Canadian merchants will outgrow this plan quickly.

The Shopify Starter plan caters to budding merchants embarking on their e-commerce journey, aiming to reach customers via social media and messaging apps while enjoying the simplicity of a streamlined online store.

Basic Plan ($49 or $37 CAD/Month)

One of the three main plans of Shopify, which is also the most popular choice of this platform, is the Basic plan. The plan costs 49 CAD per month for the monthly bill and 37 CAD per month for the annual bill. The Basic Plan marks the essential and comprehensive entry level for dedicated online store owners. It includes:

• Full online store with customizable themes
• Unlimited products
• Two staff accounts
• Up to 10 inventory locations
• Abandoned cart recovery
• Multi-channel selling (Facebook, Instagram, Google, Amazon)
• Shopify Payments with Interac debit support
• Up to 45% off Canada Post shipping rates
• Manual currency conversion
• Basic analytics and reports
• 24/7 chat support

Credit card rates:

• 2.8% + 30 cents CAD (online)
• 2.6% + 0 cents (in-person)
• Interac debit: flat 10 cents CAD per transaction
• Third-party payment provider fee: 2.0%

Who it’s for: New small business owners launching their first ecommerce store in Canada. If you’re selling fewer than a few hundred orders per month and don’t need advanced reporting, this plan covers everything you need.

 Grow Plan ($132 or $99 CAD/Month)

The Grow plan (formerly called “Shopify”) is designed for businesses that have moved past the startup phase and need more staff accounts and better reporting.

The Shopify Grow plan encompasses all the features and offerings found in the Basic plan, plus:

• Five staff accounts
• Professional reports and analytics
• Up to 50% off Canada Post shipping rates
• Better credit card processing rates
• Ecommerce automations
• International pricing by market

Credit card rates:

• 2.6% + 30 cents CAD (online)
• 2.5% + 0 cents (in-person)
• Interac debit: flat 10 cents CAD
• Third-party payment provider fee: 1.0%

Who it’s for: Established stores processing steady order volume where the lower transaction fees and better shipping discounts offset the higher subscription cost. Once you’re doing more than roughly $7,000 CAD/month in sales, the savings on credit card fees alone can justify the upgrade from Basic.

Advanced Plan ($517 or $389 CAD/Month)

The Advanced plan targets high-volume merchants and businesses operating across multiple locations. If you’re running both an online store and physical retail in Canada, this is where Shopify’s multi-location inventory management starts to shine.

What you get (everything in Grow, plus):

• 15 staff accounts
• Up to 10 inventory locations with advanced management
• Custom reports and analytics
• Up to 53% off Canada Post shipping rates
• Estimated duties and import taxes (for international selling)
• Third-party calculated shipping rates
• Enhanced 24/7 chat support

Credit card rates:

• 2.4% + 30 cents CAD (online)
• 2.4% + 0 cents (in-person)
• Interac debit: flat 10 cents CAD
• Third-party payment provider fee: 0.6%

Who it’s for: Businesses doing significant monthly revenue where even small percentage differences in fees add up. If you process more than $25,000 CAD/month in transactions, the Advanced plan’s lower rates start saving real money.

The estimated duties feature is particularly valuable for Canadian merchants selling to US customers. Your buyers see the full landed cost at checkout, which reduces cart abandonment from unexpected customs fees.

It is an ideal choice for established businesses with high-volume sales, extensive teams, and advanced e-commerce needs. It offers features and capabilities suited for scaling operations and streamlining complex tasks, making it an excellent fit for enterprises aiming to achieve substantial growth.

Plus Plan ($3,400+ CAD/Month)

The Shopify Plus plan, tailored for enterprise-level businesses, costs 3,400+ CAD per month and provides an extensive range of premium features. Credit card rates and transaction fees are custom.

With this top-tier plan, users can get (everything in Advanced, plus):

• Unlimited staff accounts
• Up to 200 inventory locations
• Customizable Shopify checkout with Checkout Extensibility
• Shopify Functions for custom logic
• Full Shopify API access for headless commerce
• B2B wholesale Shopify channel with custom catalogs and pricing
• Shopify Flow for workflow automation
• LaunchPad for scheduling sales events
• Dedicated account manager
• Priority 24/7 phone support
• 99.99% uptime guarantee

Credit card rates: Custom, negotiated based on volume.

Who it’s for: Enterprise brands, high-volume D2C companies, and B2B wholesale operations. If you need custom checkout logic, headless commerce through the Shopify API, or you’re managing more than ten inventory locations, Plus is the right fit.

Which Shopify Plan Is Best For Canadian Merchants?

The best Shopify plan for Canada depends on three things: your monthly sales volume, how many people need access to the admin, and whether you sell in-person.

Here is a decision matrix:

If you…	Choose	Why
Just want to sell on social media	Starter ($7 CAD)	Cheapest option, no store needed
Are you launching your first online store	Basic ($37 CAD/year)	Full store, lowest monthly cost
Process $7,000+ CAD/month in sales	Grow ($99 CAD/year)	Lower fees offset subscription cost
Have 5+ staff or multiple locations	Advanced ($389 CAD/year)	Multi-location inventory management, 15 accounts
Need a custom checkout or B2B wholesale	Plus ($3,400+ CAD)	Enterprise features, API access

The breakeven calculation matters. The difference between Basic and Grow credit card rates is 0.2% (2.8% vs 2.6% online). On $7,000 in monthly sales, that’s $14 CAD saved on fees. The subscription difference between Basic and Grow on annual billing is $62 CAD/month ($99 minus $37). So the breakeven point where Grow becomes cheaper is roughly $31,000 CAD/month in credit card sales.

For most Small Business Canada E-commerce in Canada, the Basic plan on annual billing is the right call. You can always upgrade later.

Additional Shopify Fees Canada: What to Expect 

The subscription fee is just the starting point. Here are the real costs Canadian merchants should budget for.

Transaction Fees 

If you use Shopify Payments (Shopify’s built-in payment processor), you pay credit card rates but no additional transaction fees. If you use a third-party payment gateway instead, Shopify charges an extra fee on top:

Plan	Third-Party Fee
Starter	5.0%
Basic	2.0%
Grow	1.0%
Advanced	0.6%
Plus	Custom

Bottom line: Unless you have a specific reason to use a different gateway, Shopify Payments is the most cost-effective option in Canada. It supports Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Interac debit natively.

>>See more: How to Set Up Shopify Payments & Additional Payment Methods

Interac Debit Rates (Canada-Specific)

This is one of the biggest advantages for Canadian merchants using Shopify Payments. Interac debit transactions are charged a flat 10 cents CAD per transaction on all plans, regardless of order value.

For in-person sales, this is dramatically cheaper than credit card processing. A $200 order processed via Interac costs you 10 cents. The same order on a credit card at the Basic plan rate (2.6% in-person) costs $5.20.

If you run a physical retail location or pop-up shop, Interac processing alone can save you hundreds of dollars per month.

Shopify Themes

The pricing of Shopify themes in Canada is a significant factor for businesses seeking to create a unique and professional online presence. While Shopify offers:

• Free themes (13 options included with all plans) that are perfectly functional, many businesses opt for premium themes to achieve a specific look and functionality right from the start.
• Premium themes for Shopify typically cost between $150 and $400 (one-time purchase from the Shopify Theme Store), depending on the theme’s features, design, and customization level
• Third-party themes: $29 to $200+ USD from marketplaces

Premium themes are a one-time cost, not recurring. They also include updates as long as the developer maintains them. For a Canadian store, budgeting $200 to $300 USD for a quality theme is reasonable. 

Shopify Apps

Investing in premium plugins available on the Shopify App Store to enhance the store’s capabilities is essential in the competitive Canadian market. The cost of these plugins can fluctuate significantly, with prices depending on the specific functionalities and features they offer. 

Common app costs:

• Email marketing: $0 to $50 CAD/month
• SEO optimization: $0 to $40 CAD/month
• Reviews and UGC: $0 to $30 CAD/month
• Loyalty programs: $0 to $60 CAD/month
• Live chat/customer support: $0 to $50 CAD/month
• Upselling and cross-selling: $0 to $40 CAD/month

Many apps offer free tiers that work for small stores. As you grow, expect to spend $50 to $200 CAD/month on apps.A few apps worth looking at for Canadian merchants: Avada SEO Suite for on-page SEO and image optimization, Joy Loyalty for points and rewards programs, and Chatty AI Chatbot for automated customer support.

>>See more: 10+ Best Shopify Apps for Dropshipping To Maximize Your Sales

Domain Pricing

Shopify provides two options for securing a custom domain. You can purchase one directly from your Shopify dashboard or transfer a domain you’ve acquired from a third-party seller.

If you opt for a Shopify domain name, the cost typically ranges from 15 to 18 USD per year (20.6 to 24.7 CAD). This pricing includes domain registration and management, and Shopify ensures a hassle-free experience by handling all the technical aspects, such as DNS configuration. This option is often convenient for businesses looking for an all-in-one solution, simplifying the domain acquisition process.

Alternatively, if you wish to use a domain from a third-party registrar, you can acquire it separately from platforms like GoDaddy, DreamHost, etc. Prices for domain registration with third-party registrars typically range from around $ 10 CAD to $30 CAD per year. This choice gives businesses more control and flexibility over their domain, as they can manage it directly through the registrar.

Shipping Fees and Discounts

With Shopify, Canadian merchants can seamlessly integrate with major carriers like Canada Post, UPS, and FedEx to offer various shipping rates and options to customers.

The beauty of partnering with Shopify is that it doesn’t add any extra charges for essential services like label printing, carrier tool integration, or package dispatch.

In fact, Shopify goes a step further by extending shipping discounts. The level of discount you receive depends on your Shopify plan:

• On the Basic plan, shipping rates can be reduced by up to 45%.
• The Shopify plan boasts even more impressive savings, with discounts of up to 50% on shipping rates.
• The Advanced plan takes it a notch higher, offering potential discounts of up to 53% on shipping rates.

These discounts apply to domestic Canadian shipments and are available through Shopify Shipping. You print labels directly from your Shopify admin, and the discounted rate is applied automatically.

For merchants shipping within Canada, these discounts are substantial. A package that normally costs $15 to ship via Canada Post might cost $8 to $9 on the Basic plan.

Shopify Point Of Sale

Shopify POS seamlessly integrates a high-end point-of-sale system with the Shopify e-commerce platform. All Shopify Plans Canada members can access Shopify POS  to sell in person. 

For retail stores, POS Pro costs $119 CAD/month per location ($105 CAD/month on annual billing). POS Pro adds:

• Unlimited registers per location
• Staff roles and permissions
• Inventory management with demand forecasting
• In-store analytics
• Exchanges and returns workflows

If you’re running a pop-up or farmers market booth, POS Lite is fine. If you have a permanent retail location, POS Pro’s inventory management and reporting justify the cost.

• Starter ($7 CAD per month): Credit card rates are 5% + 0¢ CAD for in-person transactions and 5% + 30¢ CAD for online sales. It is designed for casual sellers, including
  • 1 POS lite location
  • 1 admin account
  • 1 POS login for point-of-sale operations
  • A simple online store
• Retail ($119 CAD per month, or $105 CAD if paid annually): The competitive credit card rates are 2.7% + 0¢ CAD for in-person transactions and 2.9% + 30¢ CAD for online sales. It caters to retail businessesonth, or $105 CAD if paid annually): The competitive credit card rates are: 2.7% + 0¢ CAD for in-person transactions and 2.9% + 30¢ CAD for online sales. It caters to retail businesses
  • 1 POS Pro location
  • 2 admin accounts, facilitating collaborative management.
  • Unlimited POS logins for seamless in-store operations
  • A simple online store

Taxes (GST, HST, PST)

Canadian merchants need to know two things about taxes and Shopify:

1. Sales tax on your Shopify subscription: Shopify charges GST/HST on your monthly plan fee. The rate depends on your province:

Province	Tax on Subscription
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan	5% GST
Ontario	13% HST
Nova Scotia	15% HST
Quebec	5% GST + 9.975% QST
Other provinces	Varies (5% to 15%)

On a Basic plan at $37 CAD/month, Ontario merchants pay an additional $4.81 HST, bringing the real cost to $41.81 CAD/month.

2. Collecting sales tax from customers: Shopify automatically calculates and collects GST, HST, and PST based on your customer’s province. You just need to configure your tax settings correctly and remit to the CRA on schedule.

Read more: 

• How to Add or Remove Taxes on Shopify | 2025 Guide
• How to Set Up Tax Rates Manually
• How to Set Up Automatic Tax Rate
• How To Start Dropshipping on Shopify In Canada (2025 guide)

Dropshipping Suppliers 

Shopify dropshipping costs in Canada include several components beyond the basic subscription fee. The primary additional expense comes from connecting with dropshipping suppliers through specialized apps, which connect your store to suppliers and automate order fulfillment.

Popular dropshipping suppliers and apps for Canadian merchants include:

• Spocket: Starting at approximately 6 CAD/month, specializing in US and European products
• DSers: Free plan available, with premium plans starting around 26 CAD/month, connecting to AliExpress suppliers
• Modalyst: Focuses on name-brand and designer products, starting at about 40 CAD/month
• CJDropshipping: Free to use with competitive product and shipping rates for global suppliers.

>>Related articles:

• Top 11+ Shopify Dropshipping Suppliers Free & Premium
• Spocket Dropshipping Review 2025: Is It Worth?

Here’s a quick comparison table summarizing the key Shopify additional fees and costs for Canadian merchants:

Category	Pricing
Transaction Fees	0.6% to 5% (depends on Shopify plan)
Credit Card Rates (Shopify Payments)	2.4% to 2.8% + 30¢ (online), 2.4% to 2.6% (in-person)
Premium Shopify Themes	$150 USD to $400 USD (~$200 to ~$530 CAD)
Shopify Apps	~$6.70 to $300+ (depends on apps used)
Domain Pricing	$15 to $18 USD (~$20.60 to $24.70 CAD) for Shopify domain
Shipping Fees and Discounts	Savings on shipping per order (no extra cost)
Shopify POS Pricing	POS Lite: $0 + POS Pro: $119 CAD
Shopify POS Starter Plan	POS Lite: $0 free
Shopify POS Retail Plan	$119 CAD/month ($105 if paid annually)
Sales Taxes	Based on region and sales threshold
Dropshipping Supplier Apps	~$6 to $40 (depends on the app)
Interac Debit	10¢/transaction

How Shopify Canada Merchants Save Their Money 

Shopify Canada merchants can save money in several ways by leveraging the platform’s tools, features, and integrations, tailored to the needs of Canadian businesses. Here are the key strategies:

1. Pay Annually (Save 25%)

The simplest way to save. Annual billing cuts your subscription by 25%:

• Basic: $49 drops to $37 CAD/month (save $144/year)
• Grow: $132 drops to $99 CAD/month (save $396/year)
• Advanced: $517 drops to $389 CAD/month (save $1,536/year)

2. Use Shopify Payments

Avoid third-party gateway fees (0.6% to 2%) by using Shopify Payments. On $10,000 CAD/month in sales, the Basic plan’s 2% third-party fee costs $200/month. That’s money you keep by using the built-in processor.

3. Push Interac Debit for In-Person Sales

Encourage customers to pay with Interac debit instead of credit cards at your physical location. The flat 10 cents CAD fee versus 2.4% to 2.6% credit card rates means significant savings on every transaction.

4. Start with Free Apps and Themes

Don’t load up on paid apps from day one. Shopify’s free themes are genuinely good, and many apps offer free plans that are sufficient for stores doing fewer than 100 orders per month. Scale your app spend as your revenue grows.

5. Take Advantage of the Trial

Shopify currently offers $1 CAD/month for the first three months on Basic, Grow, and Advanced. Use this period to set up your store, test your products, and validate demand before committing to full pricing.

6. Consolidate Your Tools

Many Shopify apps overlap in functionality. Instead of paying for separate email, reviews, and loyalty apps from different vendors, look for suite solutions that bundle features. For example, the Avada product ecosystem covers SEO, loyalty, reviews, live chat, and upselling under one roof.

E-commerce Platform Costs: Shopify vs. Competitors

When comparing e-commerce platform costs, Shopify pricing Canada offers competitive value compared to alternatives like Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. Each platform has its own pricing structure and feature set tailored to different business needs.

Platform	Starting Price (CAD/month)	Transaction Fees	Best For
Shopify	$7 (Starter) / $37 (Basic, annual)	2.4% to 2.8% + 30 cents	Full ecommerce with POS
Wix	$17 to $59	0% (uses third-party processor)	Simple stores, content-first sites
Squarespace	$25 to $72	0% to 3% depending on plan	Design-focused brands
BigCommerce	~$40+	0% (built into plan)	Multi-channel selling
WooCommerce	$10 to $40 (hosting only)	Varies by payment gateway	Full control, developer-friendly

Shopify vs. Wix Canada: Pricing and Features

Shopify vs. Wix pricing presents an interesting comparison for Canadian merchants. While Shopify’s plans start at $ 7 CAD/month for the Starter plan, Wix’s e-commerce plans range from $ 17 to $ 59 CAD/month. Shopify offers competitive credit card rates (2.4% to 2.8% + 30¢ depending on plan vs Wix’s standard 2.9% + 30¢), but Wix provides more free themes and a more intuitive drag-and-drop editor.

Shopify vs. Squarespace Pricing in Canada

Shopify vs. Squarespace pricing reveals that Shopify’s plans start at $ 7 CAD/month, while Squarespace’s business and commerce plans range from $16 to $99 USD/month (annual billing) . Squarespace’s Core plan at $23 USD/month charges 0% transaction fees, but its Basic plan still adds a 2% fee per sale. Shopify provides deeper ecommerce features and scalability, while Squarespace offers more visually appealing templates out of the box.

Shopify vs. BigCommerce Pricing in Canada

For Canadian merchants comparing Shopify and BigCommerce, there are notable differences in their pricing structures. BigCommerce plans start at $29 USD/month (~$40 CAD) for their Standard plan on annual billing, compared to Shopify’s $7 CAD/month Starter plan. However, BigCommerce charges zero platform transaction fees on all plans and includes unlimited staff accounts, potentially reducing overall ecommerce expenses for larger stores. Shopify’s advantage lies in its more intuitive interface, Canada Post shipping discounts, native Interac debit support, and a larger app ecosystem (13,000+ vs 1,200+).

Shopify vs. WooCommerce Pricing in Canada

When comparing Shopify vs. WooCommerce for Canadian merchants, it’s essential to understand the fundamental differences in their business models. WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin, making it appear less expensive initially.

However, the total cost of ownership includes hosting (typically 10-40 CAD/month), premium themes ($0 to $250 CAD), security plugins, backups, and various extensions. A realistic WooCommerce setup runs $30 to $100 CAD/month, compared to Shopify Basic at $37 CAD/month (annual billing). Shopify’s all-inclusive subscription models offer more predictable online store costs, including built-in hosting, SSL, and maintenance, which is often preferable for small business e-commerce operations.

For Canadian merchants choosing between platforms, it’s worth noting that Shopify’s native integration with Canada Post shipping (45% to 53% off) and Interac debit processing (10¢ flat per transaction) offer significant cost advantages that are not available with WooCommerce out of the box.

Inventory and Marketing Tools

Beyond the subscription, Shopify gives Canadian merchants a set of built-in tools that many overlook.

Inventory Management

All plans above Starter include basic inventory tracking. But the real power comes at higher tiers:

• Basic/Grow: Track inventory across up to 10 locations, set low-stock alerts, manage transfers between locations
• Advanced: Up to 10 locations with advanced reports on sell-through rates, demand forecasting, and dead stock identification
• Plus: Up to 200 inventory locations with custom logic through Shopify Functions

For Canadian businesses running both an online store and physical retail across multiple provinces, multi-location inventory management eliminates the spreadsheet chaos. Stock levels sync in real time between your online store, warehouse, and retail locations.

Built-in Marketing Tools

Shopify includes several marketing features at no extra cost:

• Shopify Email: Send up to 10,000 emails per month free (then $1 per 1,000)
• Shopify Inbox: Free live chat for your store
• SEO tools: Editable title tags, meta descriptions, URL handles, and auto-generated sitemaps
• Discount codes and automatic discounts: Built into all plans
• Abandoned cart recovery: Available on Basic and above

For more advanced marketing, apps like Avada SEO Suite add AI-powered SEO audits, image optimization, and structured data markup. Air Reviews helps collect product reviews and user-generated content with SEO-friendly review snippets.

B2B and Wholesale

Shopify Plus includes a dedicated B2B wholesale channel. You can create custom catalogs, set volume-based pricing tiers, offer net payment terms, and manage company accounts, all through the same Shopify admin you use for D2C.

For Canadian businesses that sell both wholesale B2B and retail, this eliminates the need for a separate wholesale platform. The B2B channel supports CAD pricing, custom tax rules, and integration with AG Order Printer for professional invoices with GST/HST breakdowns.

FAQs

Final Thoughts

Shopify pricing in Canada is straightforward once you look past the sticker price. The subscription fee is just one part of the total cost. Transaction fees, apps, themes, and taxes all add up.

For most Canadian merchants starting out, the Basic plan on annual billing ($37 CAD/month) is the smartest entry point. You get a full-featured online store, Canada Post shipping discounts, Shopify Payments with Interac debit, and enough features to grow to several hundred orders per month.

As your business scales, upgrade to Grow for better rates and more staff accounts, or Advanced for multi-location inventory management and custom reporting.

Shopify isn’t the cheapest way to sell online in Canada. But it’s the most complete. And for the majority of Canadian small businesses, that completeness is worth the cost.