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Free decision tool

Which Shopify plan should you choose?

Answer five quick questions. This tool suggests a sensible starting plan using operating needs, not the longest feature list. You can always start lower and upgrade from evidence.

  • 5 focused questions
  • < 2 min to complete
  • Free — no signup
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Choose what sounds most like your business

Recommendation updates live
01Expected monthly online sales
02Staff who need admin access
03Do you need professional or custom reports?
04Selling internationally with local markets/pricing?
05Would lower card/transaction rates materially cut your costs?

Plan names, features, rates, and prices vary by country and change over time. This is planning guidance, not a quote—confirm the current details on Shopify before subscribing.

How the recommendation works

The tool leans toward the lowest plan that supports your near-term operation. Higher plans earn their price through staff seats, advanced or custom reports, international markets, and lower processing rates at volume. If none of those apply yet, Basic is usually the rational benchmark—and upgrading later takes minutes.

For the reasoning behind each tier, read the Shopify pricing plans guide, and estimate the full budget with the Shopify cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Which Shopify plan is best for beginners?

For most new stores, Basic is the rational starting point: it runs a complete online store with unlimited products and suits a solo owner or a very small team. Move up only when a real constraint appears — more staff accounts than Basic allows, or enough card volume that a lower processing rate saves more than the price difference.

Can I change my Shopify plan later?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade between plans at any time as your needs change, so there is no reason to overbuy at the start. Begin with the lowest plan that fully covers your near-term operation, then upgrade from real evidence such as a blocking limit or a favourable fee break-even.

What is the difference between Basic, Grow, and Advanced?

All three run a full store; they differ by operating capacity. Basic fits a solo operator. Grow adds more staff accounts and a lower card rate, which matters once volume makes the rate gap real money. Advanced adds deeper reporting and the lowest card rates, aimed at higher-volume stores.