Shopify sits in the Ecommerce category. Most SMB accounts overpay by 40% to 70% on this one tool alone. Here's the realistic price, the common overspend traps, and the cheaper alternatives we recommend at Cancel Costs.
Shopify charges 0.5% to 2% transaction fees on top of plan price, plus app subscription fees that often add A$200+/mo per store. A typical Shopify store pays A$300 to A$1,000/mo in plan plus apps vs WooCommerce at A$20/mo all-in.
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| Alternative | Monthly (A$) | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce on WordPress | A$15 | Self-hosted, full control, no transaction fees |
| Squarespace Commerce | A$23 | Cheaper for under-100-product stores with simple needs |
| BigCommerce | A$29 | No Shopify transaction fees on paid plans |
Shopify Plus pricing is highly negotiable above A$1M/year revenue. App spend is the more controllable line; audit your apps quarterly and cancel anything used less than weekly.
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