{"id":34327,"date":"2024-12-23T12:37:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T12:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/?p=34327"},"modified":"2025-05-05T08:44:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:44:18","slug":"shopify-pricing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/shopify-pricing-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Pricing 2026: Which Plan to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For well over a decade, I\u2019ve helped other ecommerce businesses grow, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/author\/rancea\/\">consultant<\/a>, and a mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During that time, I\u2019ve experimented with countless ecommerce platforms, but Shopify is the one I keep coming back to \u2013 and recommending to my clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re about to see in my guide to Shopify pricing \u2013 it\u2019s not the most \u201caffordable\u201d platform out there \u2013 there are definitely cheaper tools with similar features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>But Shopify offers a unique blend of simplicity, versatility, and scalability you just can\u2019t get anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to getting the most out of this platform is choosing the plan that gives you the <strong>most value. <\/strong>That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean picking the plan with the most features \u2013<strong> it means choosing the package specifically designed to support your business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">60 Second Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Been helping ecommerce brands grow for over 10 years\u2014and after testing every tool out there, <strong>Shopify\u2019s still the go-to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it\u2019s not the cheapest. But it\u2019s <strong>simple, scalable, and packed with the right tools<\/strong>\u2014if you pick the right plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the short version:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> 3 days free + 3 months at $1\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter plan ($5):<\/strong> Sell via social or messaging, no full store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic plan ($39):<\/strong> Best for new\/small businesses, includes online store, 2 staff accounts, 77% shipping discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow plan ($105):<\/strong> For growing teams, 5 staff, better shipping, pro analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced ($399):<\/strong> Best for scaling brands, custom reporting, 15 staff, international selling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus ($2300+):<\/strong> Enterprise-level, custom checkout, B2B, dedicated support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POS Lite:<\/strong> Free with any plan\u2014basic in-person selling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POS Pro ($89\/location):<\/strong> Advanced retail tools, staff management, omnichannel features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extra costs?<\/strong> Themes, apps, domains, and higher fees if you don\u2019t use Shopify Payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best move?<\/strong> Start with the Basic plan + Shopify Payments, and scale when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s my behind-the-scenes guide to Shopify pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does Shopify Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not looking for advice, and just want a quick run-down of how much Shopify actually costs, here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can use <strong>Shopify for free for three days before committing to a paid plan<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know \u2013 that\u2019s not the most generous free trial period, but on the plus side, you can currently continue to use <strong>Shopify for 3 months for just $1 per month after tha<\/strong>t. This allows more than enough time to setup and launh your store, at minimal costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/go\/shopify\/\">Find the deal here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond that, Shopify has three central plans, as well as a couple of plans designed for specific use cases (<strong>like the Enterprise-level Shopify Plus plan, and the Starter plan<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick run-down of the pricing for each of the main plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Pricing Plans: The Details, and Which to Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Grow<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Shopify Plus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monthly Price<\/strong><\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>$39<\/td><td>$105<\/td><td>$399<\/td><td>Starts at $2300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transaction Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>5.0%<\/td><td>2.9% + 30\u00a2<\/td><td>2.6% + 30\u00a2<\/td><td>2.4% + 30\u00a2<\/td><td>Negotiable Rates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Staff Accounts<\/strong><\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Online Store<\/strong><\/td><td>No (link sharing, buy button)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reports<\/strong><\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Basic<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced + Customization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shipping Discounts<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic<\/td><td>Up to 77%<\/td><td>Up to 88%<\/td><td>Up to 88%<\/td><td>Custom Integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Fully Customizable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multi-Currency Support<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Advanced Multi-Currency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketplaces &amp; POS<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Enterprise-Level POS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Custom Checkout<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (Full Customization)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Third-Party Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>0.5%<\/td><td>Negotiable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Chat &amp; Email Only<\/td><td>24\/7<\/td><td>24\/7<\/td><td>24\/7<\/td><td>Dedicated Support Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Domains<\/strong><\/td><td>Purchase Separately<\/td><td>Purchase Separately<\/td><td>Purchase Separately<\/td><td>Purchase Separately<\/td><td>Custom Options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apps &amp; Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Full Access<\/td><td>Full Access<\/td><td>Full Access<\/td><td>Custom Enterprise Apps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Use Case<\/strong><\/td><td>Beginners, link-based sales<\/td><td>Small businesses<\/td><td>Scaling businesses<\/td><td>Growing enterprises<\/td><td>Enterprise-level solutions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"shopify pricing\" class=\"wp-image-37029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-2048x1173.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-368x211.jpg 368w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pricing-1-736x422.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other fees to consider for Shopify (more on those later), but the first thing you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/shopify-pricing-calculator\/\">figure out is which plan you\u2019re going to choose<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic: $39 per month (Best for Small Businesses)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify\u2019s Basic plan is the first plan I recommend to most small businesses. By small business \u2013 I\u2019m talking about companies with just a couple of primary \u201cteam members\u201d, <strong>since you don\u2019t get a lot of staff accounts on this plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the plus side, the Basic plan does include everything you need to build an effective store. You can sell unlimited products, <strong>access a world-class checkout experience, and create up to 10 inventory locations<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there are standard analytics available (though advanced reporting requires a more expensive plan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Basic plan also includes some great features that set it apart from other comparable ecommerce packages, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 77% shipping discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 support (through live chat and email)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Localized features for site translation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multichannel selling options (for instance, you can sell through social media apps, and marketplaces like Amazon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abandoned cart recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there are automation options for simple workflows, and a handy tax feature which helps you calculate taxes and generate reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who I\u2019d Recommend the Shopify Basic Plan For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the Basic plan is the \u201cno-brainer\u201d option for smaller business owners just getting started with a new ecommerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re selling a range of products, and you\u2019re ready to start building a brand (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/shopify-starter-plan-review\/\">something you can\u2019t do with the Starter plan<\/a><\/strong>), Shopify Basic is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow: $105 per Month: Best for Mid-Sized Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grow plan is ideal for mid-sized and established businesses who want to take things to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you a few distinct advantages over the Basic plan, such as higher shipping discounts (up to 88%), and shipping insurance \u2013 <strong>if you\u2019re using Shopify Payments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you get up to 5 staff accounts, so you can get more people involved in managing and running your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also think <strong>the professional reports are a lot better for gaining insights into the strategies you can use to grow profits and revenue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, to be honest, if you want advanced analytics, you should probably consider the next plan up (more on that in a moment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who I\u2019d Recommend the Shopify Plan For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Shopify plan is my top pick for scaling businesses \u2013 those that are hiring new managers and C-level executives to help them handle growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The card rates and transaction fees (<strong>if you\u2019re using a third-party payment processor<\/strong>) are cheaper too, so you\u2019ll save more as you sell more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced: $399 per month: Best for Larger Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your company has grown a decent amount since you launched online \u2013 but you haven\u2019t reached \u201cEnterprise\u201d level yet, Shopify Advanced is your best bet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plan comes with some pretty impressive extra features you won\u2019t get on cheaper plans \u2013 like the custom reporting and analytics capabilities, which are great for scaling companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get <strong>better \u201cenhanced\u201d customer support from the Shopify team<\/strong> \u2013 although I think their customer support is great regardless of what plan you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, <strong>you can create up to 15 staff accounts<\/strong>, which makes it a lot easier to grow your team internally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, you\u2019ll also be able to experiment with third-party calculated shipping rates (which is great for giving customers some transparency in the checkout).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The checkout also supports 10 times the capacity of sales<\/strong> \u2013 so if you sell a lot of products at once, you\u2019ll have peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also really like the fact that you can add additional \u201clocalized markets\u201d to the Advanced plan \u2013 which is perfect if you\u2019re expanding into new countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who I\u2019d Recommend the Advanced Plan For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, <strong>Advanced is the top plan for companies who are really seeing some serious growth. You\u2019re not going to need all the functionality this plan offers if you\u2019re still in the early stages of developing your brand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re selling thousands of products each month, Advanced will give you the extra scalability you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about Shopify Starter and Shopify Plus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned above that Shopify\u2019s \u201ccore\u201d plans aren\u2019t the only options available to sellers. There are a couple of other options worth considering too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Starter: $5 per Month: For Creators and Side Hustles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"shopify starter plan\" class=\"wp-image-34328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-368x221.jpg 368w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan-736x442.jpg 736w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-starter-plan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t recommend Starter to most sellers, because it doesn\u2019t actually allow you to create an online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It really just gives you the option to sell across messaging apps and social media \u2013 and there are cheaper options out there that can do something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>if you\u2019re looking for a relatively cheap way to test out a new side hustle<\/strong>, or sell products as a creator or influencer, then Shopify Starter could be a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least you get some decent sales analytics tools, order management options, and access to Shopify apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Plus: From $2,300: For Large Enterprises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify Plus is the ecommerce platform that companies like Sony use \u2013 so you can imagine the kind of company that benefits from this plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really only intended for extremely successful companies \u2013 those making millions in profits per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re really raking in the cash with your business, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/shopify-vs-shopify-plus\/\">Shopify Plus has some great extra benefits<\/a><\/strong>, like custom reports and analytics, 200 inventory locations, localized global selling across 50 markets, and unlimited staff accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get <strong>200 POS Pro locations with Shopify Payments, access to wholesale and B2B selling options, and a custom checkout with 40x capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The card rates are cheaper too \u2013 with competitive rates that help you to maintain more of the profits from each sale \u2013 even if you use a third-party payment processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Shopify Fees to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons Shopify doesn\u2019t always seem like great value for money is that it\u2019s \u201cmonthly plans\u201d aren\u2019t the only thing you have to worry about from a budget perspective. There are other fees to consider for things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Premium templates:<\/strong> There are only 13 free templates available on Shopify, and premium themes can range from $100 to $500 each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apps:<\/strong> Shopify offers thousands of apps and integrations to choose from \u2013 but these can come with extra monthly fees and set-up costs too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain name: <\/strong>Shopify doesn\u2019t include a free domain name in its plans, so you\u2019ll have to shell out for a custom URL too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction and credit card fees:<\/strong> Shopify has relatively decent credit card rates, but if you\u2019re not using Shopify Payments, you\u2019ll need to pay extra transaction fees on top of those card rates every time you accept a payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/shopify-pos-review\/\">Shopify\u2019s Point of Sale (POS) system<\/a> is designed to empower businesses to sell seamlessly across in-person and online channels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a crucial tool for anyone running a brick-and-mortar store, pop-up shop, or hybrid ecommerce operation. But like the Shopify platform itself, POS comes with its own pricing considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of Shopify POS pricing, what you get for your money, and which plan might be the best fit for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shopify POS Pricing Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"shopify pos pricing\" class=\"wp-image-34337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-368x221.jpg 368w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing-736x442.jpg 736w, https:\/\/ecomm.design\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shopify-pos-pricing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify offers two main POS plans: <strong>POS Lite<\/strong> (included with all Shopify subscriptions) and <strong>POS Pro<\/strong> (an advanced solution available for an additional monthly fee). Let\u2019s dive into the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>POS Lite<\/th><th>POS Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monthly Price<\/strong><\/td><td>Free (with Shopify plan)<\/td><td>$89 per location<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>In-Person Payments<\/strong><\/td><td>Available<\/td><td>Available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Staff PINs<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic Access<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inventory Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic Tracking<\/td><td>Smart Inventory Features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Omnichannel Selling<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic Analytics<\/td><td>Advanced Reporting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Retail Features<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard<\/td><td>Advanced (e.g., exchanges, staff management)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POS Lite: Included with All Shopify Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>POS Lite is Shopify\u2019s baseline offering, included with every Shopify plan. It\u2019s a great starting point for businesses with minimal in-person sales needs. With Lite, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accept in-person payments through Shopify Payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access basic inventory tracking tools to keep tabs on stock levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate simple reports to monitor sales trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, POS Lite is fairly limited. For example, it doesn\u2019t include advanced features like smart inventory management, robust analytics, or staff-level permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who POS Lite is Best For:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>POS Lite is ideal for smaller businesses, occasional in-person sellers, or ecommerce-first companies that only need a simple solution for pop-up shops or events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POS Pro: $89 Per Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>POS Pro unlocks advanced features tailored for businesses with significant in-person sales operations. It\u2019s designed to scale with your business and includes features like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced Reporting:<\/strong> Dive deeper into sales data with granular analytics and custom reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Inventory Management:<\/strong> Get low-stock alerts, forecast demand, and manage inventory across multiple locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Staff Permissions:<\/strong> Assign unique roles and permissions to team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omnichannel Selling:<\/strong> Offer features like buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, and local delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Checkout Options:<\/strong> Streamline the checkout process with flexible settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who POS Pro is Best For:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>POS Pro is a must-have for larger retailers, businesses with multiple physical locations, or those aiming for a seamless omnichannel strategy. The added functionality helps streamline operations and improve the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POS Hardware Costs to Consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the software itself is vital, you\u2019ll also need hardware to run Shopify POS. The exact costs depend on your setup, but Shopify offers hardware bundles and individual components like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card Readers<\/strong>: $49+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iPad Stands<\/strong>: $99+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receipt Printers<\/strong>: $229+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash Drawers<\/strong>: $139+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, <strong>Shopify\u2019s POS Go device (at $399) is an all-in-one handheld option that combines payment processing, inventory management, and customer insights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, there are a few ways you can save money with Shopify too. My top tip is to use Shopify Payments to skip the transaction fees and take advantage of preferred credit card rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use a free theme to keep costs low (at least initially), such as the Crave theme. 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