Shopify Startup Cost Estimator

Find out exactly how much capital you need to launch your store today, and what your monthly overhead will be.

Core Platform

Custom Domain Name

Required for a professional brand

$14/yr

Shopify Basic Plan (Promo)

First month special offer

Store Design

Premium Shopify Theme

Optional. Free themes available.

+$350

Essential Apps

Email Marketing App

Klaviyo, Mailchimp, etc.

+$20/mo

Product Reviews App

Loox, Judge.me, etc.

+$15/mo

Post-Purchase Upsell App

Boost average order value

+$30/mo

Initial Marketing Budget

Ad Spend for Testing$500

Recommend at least $300-$500 to test your first product on Facebook or TikTok ads.

Your Estimated Budget

Day-1 Startup Capital Needed

$550

Includes Shopify $1 promo

Monthly Recurring Overhead

$74/mo

Starting month 2 (Shopify $39 + Apps)

Keep costs low.

The best way to reduce startup risk is to take advantage of Shopify's offer: start with a free trial, then pay $1/month for your first 3 months. Launch your store today.

Claim $1/month Promo

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