How Much Does It Cost to Build a Shopify Store?

Shopify is one of the easiest ways to start selling online, but the total cost is more than just the monthly Shopify fee. Here's the full picture so there are no surprises.

1. Shopify's own subscription

Shopify charges a monthly platform fee (their Basic plan starts around $29/month) plus payment processing fees on each sale. This is paid directly to Shopify and is separate from what you pay to have your store built.

2. Building and designing the store

This is where a partner like VoxKraft Digital comes in. A clean, conversion-focused store build covers theme setup, product pages, payments and mobile optimization. Our Shopify builds start at $900 for a Basic store and $2,500 for a Premium store that includes a blog, SEO content and six months of support.

• Theme customization to match your brand
• Product pages and collections set up properly
• Mobile optimization and fast loading
• Payment and shipping configuration
• Optional SEO content to bring in traffic

3. Apps and extras

Most stores use a few apps for things like reviews, email marketing or upsells. Many are free or low-cost, but they can add up, so it's worth being selective and only adding what drives sales.

4. Content and marketing

A store with no traffic makes no sales. Budgeting for SEO content, product photography and some marketing is what turns a store into a business. Our Premium package bundles blog setup and SEO content for exactly this reason.

So what's the total?

For most small businesses: roughly $29+/month to Shopify, a one-time build from $900–$2,500, and a small ongoing budget for apps and marketing. If you'd rather spread the cost, VoxKraft Launch builds and hosts your store from a low monthly price.

Not sure which plan fits? Apply for a free consultation and we'll map it out for your products and goals.