Shopify pricing 2026: the real cost with COD apps
Shopify pricing isn’t just the subscription on the pricing page: to sell with cash on delivery, most stores add a COD order form app, often upsell apps, and sometimes a paid theme. The real cost depends on your order volume and your apps.
This guide details Shopify’s plans as of October 21, 2026, which fees apply to cash on delivery and which don’t, the price of a common COD app, then simulates the monthly cost by volume. Prices change: check them on shopify.com on the day you decide.
Shopify pricing 2026: the plans
| Plan | Billed yearly | Billed monthly | Third-party transaction fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29 / month | $39 / month | 2% |
| Grow | $79 / month | $105 / month | 1% |
| Advanced | $299 / month | $399 / month | 0.6% |
| Plus | From $2,300 / month | — | 0.2% |
Third-party transaction fees apply when a customer pays online through a provider other than Shopify Payments. For cash on delivery, the Shopify Help Center states: “You aren’t charged third-party transaction fees for manual payments”, and COD is one of those manual payments.
How much does a COD app cost on Shopify?
Shopify lets you enable cash on delivery as a manual method, but the journey remains a standard cart and checkout. Many COD sellers install an app that shows a short order form on the product page. Example with Releasit COD Form & Upsells, prices shown on the App Store:
| Plan | Monthly price | Orders included per month |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Free | $0 | Up to 60 |
| Premium | $11.49 | Up to 420 |
| Enterprise | $29.99 | Up to 10,000 |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | Unlimited |
Simulation: the real monthly cost of a COD store on Shopify
| Monthly volume | Shopify plan | COD app (Releasit) | Total before other apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 60 orders | Basic, $29 | Forever Free, $0 | $29 |
| 60 to 420 orders | Basic, $29 | Premium, $11.49 | $40.49 |
| 420 to 10,000 orders | Basic, $29 | Enterprise, $29.99 | $58.99 |
| Over 10,000 orders | Grow, $79 | Unlimited, $69.99 | $148.99 |
On top of that total, you often add an upsell or bundle app, an app to manage several Meta Pixels, a paid theme and your domain. Add up your actual apps to get your cost, then divide by delivered orders (see our guide to COD profitability): across 300 delivered orders a month, $40.49 is about $0.13 per order, far less than ads or refused parcels.
Shopify or a COD-specialized platform?
| Criterion | Shopify + apps | COD-specialized platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Published, but varies with apps | Depends on the platform; ask if not published |
| Online payment | Yes | Often no |
| COD form, bundles, upsells | Through apps | Built in |
| Meta Pixel and Conversions API | Facebook & Instagram channel; multiple Pixels via apps | Depends on the platform |
| Ecosystem | Very large | Narrower |
| Need | Free option | Paid option |
|---|---|---|
| Add up your subscriptions | Google SheetsMonthly table of subscriptions and apps. | Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365)Same calculation with scenarios. |
| Relate cost to orders | COD profit calculatorAdd the cost per order as a processing cost. | Airtable (Team plan)Shared base of monthly costs and orders. |
Summary
Shopify pricing for a COD store = the subscription ($29 to $299 a month billed yearly) + the COD form app ($0 to $69.99 for Releasit) + your other apps. Run the numbers with your actual apps, compare with a Shopify alternative and with the best platform for your payment method, then decide on cost per delivered order. Create your ReadyStore store to compare on your own offer.
Sources
- Shopify — Pricing (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Shopify Help Center — Manual payment methods (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Shopify App Store — Releasit COD Form & Upsells (accessed 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopify cost in 2026?
As of October 21, 2026, Shopify shows $29 a month for Basic, $79 for Grow and $299 for Advanced billed yearly, or $39, $105 and $399 billed monthly. Shopify Plus starts at $2,300 a month. Check the pricing page, which changes.
Does Shopify charge fees on cash on delivery orders?
According to the Shopify Help Center, no third-party transaction fees are charged on manual payments, which include cash on delivery. You pay the subscription and your apps; carrier or service center fees remain separate.
Do I need a COD app on Shopify?
It isn’t mandatory: COD can be enabled as a manual payment method. But the journey stays a standard cart and checkout; many sellers add an app to show a short form on the product page, free or paid depending on volume.
Is there a Shopify free trial?
As of October 21, 2026, Shopify’s pricing page shows a three-day free trial, then $1 a month for three months on some plans. Terms can vary by country and change: check them when you sign up.
Is Shopify more expensive than a COD platform?
It depends on your apps and the platform you compare with. Add up subscription, COD app and upsell or Pixel apps, then compare with the specialized platform’s price for the same order volume. Always relate the result to cost per delivered order.
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