What you pay Shopify
- Plan: most small UK shops sit on a plan costing roughly £20 to £70 a month. Check Shopify's current prices, as they change.
- Payment fees: a small percentage plus a few pence per card payment.
- Apps: reviews, subscriptions and email tools can add £0 to £100+ a month. Ask what each one costs before you install it.
- Theme: free themes exist; premium themes are a one-off fee of a couple of hundred pounds.
What you pay to get it built
| Route | Typical cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY with a theme | Your time | Testing a product |
| Freelancer setting up a theme | Roughly £500 to £2,000 | A simple shop, fast |
| Studio, custom design | Roughly £2,500 to £10,000 | Brands that need to stand out and convert |
| Agency | £10,000+ | Large catalogues, complex systems |
What moves the price
Number of products and collections, custom sales pages, subscriptions, migrating from another platform, and whether you need help with product photos and copy.
What we charge
A new Shopify shop is our Spotlight, from £2,500 (launch price until 31 March 2027). Improving a shop you already have is a Glow-Up, £1,000 to £2,500. See Shopify websites and our work, including Prime Vitality.
Questions people ask us
How much does it cost to run a Shopify store per month in the UK?
For most small shops, roughly £20 to £70 a month for the plan, plus card payment fees and any paid apps. Check Shopify's current pricing.
How much does a Shopify developer cost in the UK?
A freelancer setting up a theme is often £500 to £2,000; a studio doing custom design is typically £2,500 to £10,000. Ours start at £2,500 for a full shop.