Key takeaways
- Shopify subscriptions in the Netherlands are offered in euros.
- Add up your subscription, any apps and themes and payment provider costs.
- Additional transaction costs for an external payment provider depend on your subscription.
- At Microcart you build for free; Growth for live sales costs €39.95 per shop with 0% own transaction costs.
Shopify is a mature webshop platform. For your budget, you look at more than the subscription: any apps, themes and the costs of payments also count. Shopify offers prices in euros in the Netherlands. In this article you can read how to calculate the total monthly costs for your store.
The subscription: prices in euros
Shopify offers several subscriptions in euros in the Netherlands. The price depends, among other things, on the package and whether you pay monthly or annually. On October 7, 2026, Shopify lists Basic as €32 per month for monthly payment, or €24 per month for annual payment. Always check the current prices and tax information on the Dutch pricing page before making your choice.
Transaction costs with an external payment provider
If you use a third-party payment provider, Shopify transaction fees may be in addition to that provider's rates. On October 7, 2026, Shopify will list 2% for Basic for third-party providers. With Shopify Payments, you pay the applicable processing fees; iDEAL is available if your store meets the conditions. The example below only charges an additional platform fee of 2%.
| Monthly turnover | Transaction fee ~2% | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| € 2.000 | € 40 | € 480 |
| € 5.000 | € 100 | € 1.200 |
| € 10.000 | € 200 | € 2.400 |
That fee is on top of the costs of your payment provider itself. It is exactly the kind of hidden costs that we highlight in the hidden costs of webshop platforms.
Apps: where the bill really adds up
Shopify includes standard webshop functions and also offers free and paid apps. Additional apps can be useful for specific shipping links, reviews, or subscriptions, but you don't need them all. Note the current price for each desired extension and only count what you actually use.
Themes
A free theme is fine, but many web shops choose a premium theme — a one-time purchase. Include this one-time in your start-up costs.
Calculation example: the total monthly costs
Calculation example with a Basic subscription, monthly payment, €5,000 turnover and an external payment provider. This is a scenario, not a mandatory Shopify fee structure. The payment provider's processing rates are additional.
| Item | Indication per month |
|---|---|
| Basic subscription, monthly payment | €32 |
| Additional platform fee: 2% on €5,000 turnover | ± € 100 |
| Optional apps, adopted budget | € 30–80 |
| Total in this example | €162–212, excluding payment provider costs |
Compare on the full bill. With Shopify Payments, the extra fee for an external provider is eliminated in this example; payment processing rates remain in effect. Apps are optional.
Shopify versus a Dutch platform
Shopify offers a large international ecosystem. Microcart lets you build for free and sell live with Growth for €39.95 per shop, with 0% own transaction costs. You also pay the rates of your payment provider there. Compare which features and connections you need — see the 7 best Shopify alternatives — and calculate the total for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopify cost per month in the Netherlands?
Shopify offers subscriptions in euros. On October 7, 2026, Basic is €32 per month for monthly payment or €24 per month for annual payment. Your total costs also depend on payments and any apps or themes. Check current prices before choosing.
Does Shopify charge transaction fees?
A third-party payment provider may incur additional Shopify transaction fees depending on the plan. With Shopify Payments, you pay the applicable processing fees. iDEAL is available via Shopify Payments when you meet the conditions.
Why is Shopify more expensive than the subscription suggests?
Additional apps or a premium theme can increase the bill. Additional platform transaction costs may also apply with an external payment provider. Which costs are relevant depends on your choices.
Is Shopify a bad platform?
No, Shopify is a mature platform. Compare the options and total costs that suit your store.
Is there a cheaper Dutch alternative?
Microcart is a Dutch alternative: build for free and Growth for live sales for €39.95 per shop, with 0% own transaction costs. Payment provider costs remain separate. Whether this is cheaper depends on your situation.
Get started
Create a budget for both platforms: subscription + payment processing rates + any additional platform fees + the apps and themes you need. If you are still starting from scratch, read what a webshop costs and the step-by-step plan to start a webshop.
Further reading
the hidden costs of webshop platforms
