The Shopify subscription is only one part of the cost of running a store. Pakistani merchants should also budget for a domain, payment processing, third-party transaction fees where applicable, apps and any development work the store actually needs.
Current Shopify plan prices in Pakistan
As checked on Shopify's Pakistan pricing page in September 2026, annual billing is listed at $19/month for Basic, $49/month for Grow and $299/month for Advanced. The same page lists monthly billing at $25, $65 and $399 per month respectively. Shopify can change prices and promotions, so verify the pricing page before purchasing.
Basic
Basic is aimed at solo entrepreneurs and is usually the logical starting point for a small store. Shopify currently lists a 2% third-party payment-provider transaction fee for this plan.
Grow
Grow is positioned for small teams and currently includes up to five staff accounts. Shopify lists a 1% third-party provider transaction fee.
Advanced
Advanced is aimed at businesses needing more advanced international and operational features. Shopify currently lists a 0.6% third-party provider transaction fee and up to 15 staff accounts.
Why payment fees matter in Pakistan
Pakistan is not currently listed as a supported Shopify Payments country. If you use a third-party payment provider, Shopify's third-party transaction fee can apply in addition to whatever processing fees your payment provider charges. This is why the cheapest subscription is not the only number to compare.
What about COD and bank transfer?
Shopify treats cash on delivery and bank transfer as manual payment methods. Shopify's documentation states that manual payments do not incur Shopify third-party transaction fees. You still need to account for courier, return-to-origin and operational costs in your own business model.
Other costs to budget for
- Domain: your branded web address.
- Apps: only install apps that solve a real requirement; recurring app fees can add up.
- Payment provider: gateway or processor fees vary by provider.
- Shipping: courier charges, packaging and returns.
- Theme/development: optional depending on how much customization your store needs.
- Marketing: ads, content, creators or other acquisition channels.
Which plan should a new Pakistani store choose?
For many early-stage stores, Basic is enough to validate the business. Move to a higher plan when the additional staff access, features or fee structure make financial sense for your actual order volume. Do not upgrade only because a higher plan sounds more professional.
A simple cost calculation
Your realistic monthly cost is: Shopify subscription + paid apps + payment-provider costs + applicable Shopify transaction fees + operational costs. Keep marketing and inventory separate so you can see what the platform itself is costing you.
Next: compare Shopify payment methods in Pakistan and COD setup.
Need help with your Shopify store? Explore my Shopify development services or send your store through the free Shopify store audit. For a visual checklist, see the Visual Shopify Keybook.
