Start on Shopify Basic — almost every new Indian store should, at roughly ₹1,994/month. Advanced makes sense only when your revenue is high enough that its lower transaction fees outweigh the bigger subscription, which for most stores means ₹3–5 lakh+ in monthly sales.
What the Plans Cost in India (2026)
| Plan | Monthly (approx.) | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹1,994 | New and growing stores — the default |
| Grow | ₹7,447 | Established stores needing more staff accounts, lower fees |
| Advanced | ₹30,164 | High-volume stores where fee savings beat the subscription |
The Only Math That Matters
Plan tiers trade subscription cost against transaction fees. The break-even question: does the fee saving at your revenue exceed the plan price difference? At ₹1 lakh monthly revenue, a fraction of a percent in fees saves a few hundred rupees — nowhere near Advanced’s premium. At ₹10 lakh monthly, the same fraction is thousands, and the upgrade starts paying. Do the sum on your real numbers, not projected ones.
What Upgrading Doesn’t Do
A common new-owner mistake: upgrading plans hoping for a better store. Plan tier changes fees, staff seats and reporting depth — it doesn’t touch speed, design or conversion. If the store isn’t selling, the fix lives in the store itself, not the billing page. Spend the difference on CRO instead — the ROI comparison isn’t close.
Setting It Up Right
Plan selection is part of every RouteIgnite build and new-business setup — configured with the rest of your cost stack: gateway fees, apps, and the numbers from our full India cost guide. Rule of thumb we give every client: start Basic, revisit at each ₹1 lakh/month revenue milestone, upgrade when the spreadsheet says so — never before.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Shopify plan do most Indian stores actually need?+
Basic, at roughly ₹1,994/month. Upgrade only when the numbers justify it — typically past ₹3–5 lakh monthly revenue, where Advanced’s lower transaction fees pay for the plan difference.
Do higher plans make my store faster or better looking?+
No. Speed and design are build quality, not plan tier. Higher plans buy lower fees, more staff accounts and deeper reporting — not a better storefront.
What about Shopify Plus?+
Enterprise tier starting around $2,300/month — relevant north of ₹50 lakh monthly revenue or complex B2B needs. If you’re asking, you almost certainly don’t need it yet.