How Much Does a Shopify Store Cost in India in 2026 — Complete Pricing Guide

The Honest Answer

A basic Shopify store in India in 2026 costs between Rs.30,000 and Rs.5,00,000+ to set up depending on your requirements. That wide range is not a cop-out — it reflects genuinely different types of projects. A small boutique with 20 products needs something very different from a fashion brand launching with 500 SKUs and multiple integrations.

This guide breaks every cost down so you know exactly what to budget for your specific situation.

Understanding all the costs before you start prevents budget surprises mid-project.

Shopify Pricing in India 2026 — All Plans in INR

Shopify pricing in India in 2026 works differently from most markets — all plans are billed in USD and there is no INR billing option. Here is every Shopify plan with current INR equivalents at approximately ₹83 to the dollar:

Plan	USD/month	INR/month (approx)	Best For
Starter	$5/month	₹415/month	Social selling only, no online store
Basic	$29/month	₹2,400/month	New stores, small businesses
Shopify	$79/month	₹6,560/month	Growing stores, better reports
Advanced	$299/month	₹24,820/month	Scaling stores, advanced reports
Plus	$2,500/month	₹2,07,500/month	Enterprise, high-volume brands

Important for Indian stores: Shopify charges GST on top of the plan price for Indian businesses. Your actual monthly charge will be plan price + 18% GST. So Basic plan costs approximately ₹2,832/month after GST, not ₹2,400.

Also note — Shopify Payments is not available in India. You will use Razorpay, PayU, or CCAvenue for payment processing, which means Shopify charges an additional transaction fee of 0.5% to 2% per order depending on your plan.

Shopify Platform Subscription Costs in India (2026)

Shopify charges in USD. Here are the current plans converted to approximate INR at current exchange rates:

• Basic — $29/month (approx Rs.2,400/month) — for new stores and small businesses. Includes online store, unlimited products, 2 staff accounts, basic reports.
• Shopify — $79/month (approx Rs.6,600/month) — for growing stores. Professional reports, 5 staff accounts, better shipping discounts.
• Advanced — $299/month (approx Rs.25,000/month) — for scaling businesses. Advanced reports, 15 staff accounts, third-party calculated shipping rates.
• Shopify Plus — from $2,500/month — for enterprise. Most Indian businesses have no need for Plus until they are doing serious volume.

For most Indian businesses starting out — the Basic plan is sufficient. You can upgrade when your revenue justifies it.

Transaction Fees — The Hidden Cost

This is where many Indian Shopify store owners get surprised. Shopify charges a transaction fee on every sale if you do not use Shopify Payments. Shopify Payments is not available in India, so Indian stores almost always use Razorpay, PayU, or CCAvenue as their payment gateway.

• Basic plan: 2% transaction fee per order
• Shopify plan: 1% transaction fee per order
• Advanced plan: 0.5% transaction fee per order

On top of Shopify's fee, your payment gateway (Razorpay, PayU) charges approximately 2% per transaction. So on the Basic plan you are paying roughly 4% per order in fees.

At Rs.10,00,000 in monthly sales that is Rs.40,000/month in transaction fees. This is worth factoring into your plan choice — upgrading to the Shopify plan at Rs.6,600/month pays for itself if you are doing over Rs.3,30,000/month in sales.

Theme Costs

Your theme is the visual foundation of your store. Options range from free to Rs.35,000+.

• Free themes (Dawn, Sense, Craft) — Rs.0. Functional but generic. Hard to stand out with a free theme in a competitive market.
• Premium Shopify Theme Store themes (Prestige, Impulse, Streamline) — $380 (approx Rs.31,500) one-time. Quality themes but expensive and widely used.
• Ogresto original themes — from Rs.9,999. Purpose-built for specific niches — Blusher for beauty brands and Striker for sports and fitness stores. Original in-house designs, not Themeforest reskins.

Development Costs

Unless you are technically comfortable, you will need a developer to set up your store properly. Development costs vary based on what you need:

• DIY setup — Rs.0 in development costs but significant time investment. Suitable for very simple stores with a good free or premium theme.
• Theme customisation — Rs.15,000 to Rs.40,000. A developer adjusts colours, fonts, layout, and adds your branding to an existing theme.
• Custom theme development — Rs.65,000 to Rs.2,00,000+. A completely original theme built for your brand.
• Full store setup — Rs.80,000 to Rs.3,00,000+. Includes theme, product uploads, payment gateway setup, app integrations, and launch.

Payment gateway setup, product uploads, and tax configuration add to your total project cost.

App Costs

Shopify apps extend your store's functionality. Many essential functions require paid apps:

• Email marketing (Klaviyo, Omnisend) — Rs.0 to Rs.4,000/month
• Reviews app (Judge.me, Yotpo) — Rs.0 to Rs.2,500/month
• Upsell and cross-sell (ReConvert, Zipify) — Rs.800 to Rs.2,500/month
• Subscription management (Recharge, Bold) — Rs.1,500 to Rs.5,000/month
• Loyalty programme (Smile.io) — Rs.0 to Rs.4,000/month
• Inventory management — Rs.0 to Rs.5,000/month

A typical Indian Shopify store ends up spending Rs.3,000 to Rs.15,000/month on apps once established. Factor this into your monthly operating cost budget.

Domain and Email Costs

• Domain name (.com) — Rs.900 to Rs.1,500/year via Hostinger, GoDaddy, or Namecheap
• Business email (Google Workspace) — Rs.150/user/month

Total Cost Summary — Three Common Scenarios

Scenario 1 — Small boutique, simple launch

• Shopify Basic: Rs.2,400/month
• Free theme + minor customisation: Rs.15,000 one-time
• Domain: Rs.1,200/year
• Basic apps: Rs.2,000/month
• Year 1 total: approximately Rs.80,000

Scenario 2 — Growing D2C brand

• Shopify plan: Rs.6,600/month
• Premium theme: Rs.12,000 one-time
• Theme customisation + setup: Rs.60,000 one-time
• Apps: Rs.8,000/month
• Year 1 total: approximately Rs.2,50,000

Scenario 3 — Established brand full launch

• Shopify Advanced: Rs.25,000/month
• Custom theme development: Rs.1,50,000 one-time
• Full store setup: Rs.80,000 one-time
• Apps: Rs.20,000/month
• Year 1 total: approximately Rs.7,90,000

How to Reduce Your Shopify Store Costs in India

Start on the Basic plan and upgrade only when transaction fees justify it. Choose a purpose-built theme for your niche rather than a generic expensive theme. Be selective with apps — every app adds to your monthly bill and slows your store. Do a proper audit every 6 months and remove unused apps.

If you need help planning your Shopify budget or want a quote for your specific project, our Shopify development team offers free consultations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shopify available in India?

Yes. Shopify is fully available in India. You can sign up, set up your store, and accept payments in INR via Razorpay, PayU, CCAvenue, and other Indian payment gateways.

What is the cheapest way to start a Shopify store in India?

Start with the Basic plan (Rs.2,400/month), use a free theme like Dawn, and set up the store yourself. Total first-year cost can be under Rs.35,000 if you handle everything yourself.

Do I need a GST number for Shopify in India?

If your annual turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakhs (Rs.10 lakhs in some states) you are required to register for GST. Even below this threshold, having GST registration looks more professional to B2B buyers and lets you claim input tax credits.

Which payment gateway is best for Shopify in India?

Razorpay is the most popular choice — easy integration, good documentation, competitive 2% transaction fee, supports UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets. PayU is a solid alternative with similar features.