Shopify Break-Even Calculator
Calculate the minimum price to break even after Shopify fees, COGS, and monthly plan cost. Shows break-even with and without the subscription.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & POD
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Break-even results
Break-even sale price (variable costs only)$29.90
Break-even price (incl. $39/mo plan at 30 orders)$31.22
Fees at break-even price$0.90
Monthly plan cost$39.00
How this is calculated
Break-even price (variable) = (Product cost + Shipping + Ad spend + $0.30) / (1 − Transaction% − Payment%)
Break-even price (incl. plan) = (Variable costs + $0.30 + Plan cost / Monthly orders) / (1 − fees%)
Assumptions:
- Plan: Shopify Basic ($39/month)
- Using Shopify Payments — no transaction fee
- Break-even = 0% profit margin
Source: https://www.shopify.com/pricing · Last verified: 2025-06-01
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Shopify sales do I need to cover the plan cost?
Break-even orders = Monthly plan cost / Profit per order. With Basic ($39/month) and $8 profit per order: 39 / 8 = 5 orders needed just to cover the plan. This ignores Shopify Payments savings vs competitors, which can partially offset the plan cost.
Is Shopify worth paying for vs. Etsy?
Shopify has a fixed monthly cost (from $39) while Etsy takes 6.5% per transaction with no monthly fee. Shopify becomes cheaper at higher volume when per-transaction savings exceed the subscription. Use the Etsy vs Shopify comparison calculator to find your break-even sales volume.