Shopify webshop costs: the 2026 breakdown
A Shopify webshop has two types of costs: a monthly Shopify subscription (indicatively €29 to €299 per month) and one-off build costs (indicatively €500 to €5,000+). This article explains every recurring and one-off cost concretely.
- A Shopify webshop has two types of costs: (1) a monthly Shopify subscription, indicatively ca. €29/mo (Basic) to ca. €299/mo (Advanced); check shopify.com for current pricing; and (2) one-off build costs for design, setup and configuration: indicatively €500-€2,500 via a freelancer, €2,000-€8,000+ via an agency, or €1,250-€2,950 at Delahaye Solutions.
- Shopify Payments is available in the Netherlands and supports iDEAL. Using Shopify Payments means no extra transaction surcharge on top of your subscription. Using an external provider such as Mollie triggers a Shopify transaction fee: indicatively 2% on Basic; check shopify.com for current terms.
- Recurring monthly costs after launch: Shopify subscription, domain name (indicatively ca. €15-€20 per year), paid Shopify apps (€0 to €100+/mo depending on features), and an optional care plan for hosting, monitoring and maintenance (€39-€89/mo at Delahaye Solutions).
What does it cost to have a Shopify webshop built in 2026?
A Shopify webshop in 2026 involves two types of costs. First, a monthly Shopify subscription: indicatively ca. €29/mo (Basic) to ca. €299/mo (Advanced); Shopify updates its pricing periodically, so check shopify.com for the latest figures. Second, one-off build costs for setting up, designing and configuring the webshop: indicatively €500-€2,500 via a freelancer, €2,000-€8,000+ via an agency, or €1,250-€2,950 at Delahaye Solutions with a fixed price upfront. Add a domain name (indicatively ca. €15-€20 per year) and optional paid Shopify apps (€0 to €100+/mo). Hosting, SSL certificate and security updates are included in every Shopify plan, which compares favourably to a self-managed WordPress or WooCommerce installation.
Which Shopify plans are available and what do they cost?
Shopify offers three main plans for webshops. Basic suits starters and small webshops with two staff accounts and standard reporting. The Shopify plan suits growing webshops with five staff accounts and more advanced reporting. Advanced is designed for higher-turnover shops requiring more staff accounts and sophisticated reporting with lower transaction fees for external payment providers. All prices are indicative and vary for monthly versus annual billing; check shopify.com for current rates.
| Plan | Price | Staff accounts | Transaction fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Indicatively ca. €29-€36/mo | 2 staff | Indicatively 2% (external provider) | Starters and small webshops |
| Shopify | Indicatively ca. €79-€105/mo | 5 staff | Indicatively 1% (external provider) | Growing webshops |
| Advanced | Indicatively ca. €299-€399/mo | 15 staff | Indicatively 0.5% (external provider) | Higher turnover + advanced reporting |
Prices indicative; check shopify.com for current amounts. Annual billing gives a discount versus monthly. Transaction fees do not apply when using Shopify Payments.
What does it cost to have a Shopify webshop built?
One-off build costs fall indicatively between €500 and €2,500 via a freelancer, €2,000-€8,000+ via an agency, or a fixed price of €1,250 (Starter) or €2,950 (Business) at Delahaye Solutions. The final amount depends on the complexity of your webshop, the number of products and required integrations (ERP, accounting software, payment provider). Shopify offers free themes (such as Dawn and Craft) and paid premium themes (indicatively €150-€350 one-off; check shopify.com/themes). On top of the theme, your builder will charge for configuring your product catalogue, payment and shipping settings, and any custom modifications.
| Party | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DIY setup | €0 (your time) | Free theme and Shopify documentation; technical knowledge required |
| Freelancer | Indicatively €500-€2,500 | Simpler webshops; check portfolio and references |
| Agency | Indicatively €2,000-€8,000+ | Custom design, integrations and advanced functionality |
| Delahaye Solutions | Starter €1,250 or Business €2,950 | Fixed price upfront; custom-built solution |
What monthly costs should I expect after going live?
After launch you pay the Shopify subscription every month. Hosting, SSL and security updates are included; you pay no separate server costs. Add the domain name, any paid Shopify apps, and an optional care plan if you want an agency to actively manage your webshop and handle small changes.
| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify subscription | Indicatively €29-€299/mo | Depends on chosen plan; check shopify.com |
| Domain name | Indicatively ca. €15-€20/year | Via TransIP, Shopify or another registrar |
| Paid Shopify apps | €0 to €100+/mo | Depends on features (reviews, subscriptions, upsells) |
| Care plan (optional) | €39-€89/mo | Delahaye Solutions: hosting, monitoring and small changes |
Shopify Payments versus Mollie: how does iDEAL work in the Netherlands?
iDEAL is the most popular payment method in the Netherlands. Shopify Payments, Shopify's built-in payment provider, supports iDEAL for Dutch webshops without a transaction surcharge on top of the subscription. Using an external provider such as Mollie means Shopify adds a transaction fee: indicatively 2% per transaction on the Basic plan on top of Mollie's rates (indicatively ca. €0.29 per iDEAL transaction; check mollie.com for current costs). Mollie has no mandatory monthly subscription in its basic variant and supports Bancontact, Klarna and credit card alongside iDEAL. Choosing Mollie on the Shopify plan (indicatively 1% surcharge) or Advanced (indicatively 0.5%) brings the combined cost down versus Basic. For GDPR compliance, a data processing agreement is required (GDPR Art. 28): Shopify provides a GDPR Data Processing Addendum, Mollie a Data Processing Agreement. PSD2/SCA (Directive (EU) 2015/2366) requires 3D Secure authentication for online transactions above €30.
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