How Much Does a Shopify Store Cost in India in 2026 — Complete Pricing Guide
How much does it actually cost to build a Shopify store in India in 2026? We break down every cost — platform fees, development, themes, apps, and ongoing expenses — with honest INR pricing.
The Honest Answer
A basic Shopify store in India in 2026 costs between $320 and $5,300+ 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 USD
Shopify lists its plans in USD worldwide, but stores based in India are billed in local currency at regional prices that are noticeably lower than the USD list price. The table shows both: the global USD list price and what Indian stores actually pay, converted to USD at today's rate (about 94.7 to the dollar).
| Plan | USD list price (monthly billing) | USD list price (yearly billing) | India price in USD (monthly / yearly billing) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39/month | $29/month | ≈ $21 / $16 per month | New stores and small businesses |
| Grow | $105/month | $79/month | ≈ $79 / $59 per month | Growing stores that need better reports and lower fees |
| Advanced | $399/month | $299/month | ≈ $319 / $239 per month | Scaling stores with high order volume |
| Plus | From $2,300/month | — | ≈ from $1,850 per month | Enterprise and high-volume brands |
Important for Indian stores: Shopify adds 18% GST to the subscription for Indian businesses, so Basic on monthly billing works out to roughly $25/month all-in. Exchange rates move, so check Shopify's India pricing page for the exact figure on your bill.
Transaction Fees — The Hidden Cost
This is where many Indian store owners get surprised. Shopify Payments isn't offered in India, so Indian stores use a third-party gateway such as Razorpay, PayU or CCAvenue — and Shopify charges an extra fee on every order processed through a third-party provider:
- Basic: 2% per order
- Grow: 1% per order
- Advanced: 0.6% per order
Your gateway charges its own fee on top (roughly 2% for most Indian gateways), so on Basic you pay about 4% per order in total.
At $10,000 in monthly sales, that's about $400/month in fees on Basic. Moving to Grow cuts Shopify's share from 2% to 1%, saving about $100/month, while the plan costs about $58/month more — so Grow pays for itself once you're selling more than roughly $5,800 a month.
Theme Costs
Your theme is the visual foundation of your store. Options range from free to $370+.
- Free themes (Dawn, Sense, Craft) — $0.01. 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 $330) one-time. Quality themes but expensive and widely used.
- Ogresto original themes — from $99. 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 — $0.01 in development costs but significant time investment. Suitable for very simple stores with a good free or premium theme.
- Theme customisation — $160 to $420. A developer adjusts colours, fonts, layout, and adds your branding to an existing theme.
- Custom theme development — $690 to $2,100+. A completely original theme built for your brand.
- Full store setup — $840 to $3,150+. 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) — $0.01 to $40/month
- Reviews app (Judge.me, Yotpo) — $0.01 to $25/month
- Upsell and cross-sell (ReConvert, Zipify) — $8 to $25/month
- Subscription management (Recharge, Bold) — $16 to $55/month
- Loyalty programme (Smile.io) — $0.01 to $40/month
- Inventory management — $0.01 to $55/month
A typical Indian Shopify store ends up spending $30 to $160/month on apps once established. Factor this into your monthly operating cost budget.
Domain and Email Costs
- Domain name (.com) — $10 to $16/year via Hostinger, GoDaddy, or Namecheap
- Business email (Google Workspace) — $2/user/month
Total Cost Summary — Three Common Scenarios
Scenario 1 — Small boutique, simple launch
- Shopify Basic: $25/month
- Free theme + minor customisation: $160 one-time
- Domain: $13/year
- Basic apps: $20/month
- Year 1 total: approximately $840
Scenario 2 — Growing D2C brand
- Shopify plan: $70/month
- Premium theme: $130 one-time
- Theme customisation + setup: $630 one-time
- Apps: $85/month
- Year 1 total: approximately $2,650
Scenario 3 — Established brand full launch
- Shopify Advanced: $260/month
- Custom theme development: $1,600 one-time
- Full store setup: $840 one-time
- Apps: $210/month
- Year 1 total: approximately $8,350
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Shopify is fully available in India. You can sign up, set up your store, and accept payments in USD via Razorpay, PayU, CCAvenue, and other Indian payment gateways.
Start with the Basic plan ($25/month), use a free theme like Dawn, and set up the store yourself. Total first-year cost can be under $370 if you handle everything yourself.
If your annual turnover exceeds about $21,100 (about $10,600 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.
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.
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