Use this free calculator to compare the monthly cost of a WooCommerce store and a Shopify Basic store for your sales, hosting, and extensions.
WooCommerce vs Shopify Cost Calculator (US)
WooCommerce: free plugin, plus your hosting and extensions, with WooPayments at 2.9% + $0.30 per US card payment (WooCommerce docs, checked October 2026). Shopify Basic: $39/month or $29/month yearly, with 2.9% + 30ยข online card rate (NerdWallet’s US Shopify pricing guide).
Enter your own hosting price; it varies by host. Domain costs apply to both and are not included. WooPayments adds 1.5% for international cards (included above) and 1% for currency conversion (not included). Check Shopify’s pricing page for current prices in your country.
WooPayments Fees (US)
| Payment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cards | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| International card | +1.5% |
| Currency conversion | +1% |
| Dispute | $15.00 |
| In-person cards | 2.7% + $0.10 |
WooPayments has no setup fee and no monthly fee for online payments. Learn the full setup in our lesson on how to sell on WordPress with WooCommerce.
WooCommerce vs Shopify FAQ
Is WooCommerce cheaper than Shopify?
It can be, because the WooCommerce plugin is free and has no monthly platform fee. You pay for hosting and any extensions instead.
Does WooPayments have a monthly fee?
No. WooCommerce says WooPayments has no setup or monthly fees for online payments; fees come out of each payment.
What does Shopify Basic cost in the US?
$39 a month, or $29 a month billed yearly, per NerdWallet.