Key takeaways
- Check the currency, billing period and tax basis of your current Shopify quote for the Netherlands.
- Add up your subscription, any apps and themes and payment provider costs.
- Additional transaction costs for an external payment provider depend on your subscription.
- MicroCart costs €39.95 per store per month, excluding VAT, with all MicroCart apps and B2B included.
Calculate Shopify costs for your store by combining the subscription, required apps, theme and payment processing. Separate one-off expenses from recurring charges and costs that change with sales. Check current rates with the providers and use your own order volume so the comparison goes beyond the subscription price.
The subscription: prices in euros
Shopify pricing depends on plan, billing period, country, currency and any offer. Consult the official Shopify pricing page and check the final quote. The €32 and 2% used below are calculation assumptions only, not confirmed current Dutch rates; the source displayed USD when checked on 26 October 2026.
Transaction costs with an external payment provider
An external payment provider may incur additional Shopify transaction fees on top of its processing charges. Check your quote for plan, payment method and exceptions. The table below only shows the effect of an assumed extra 2% platform fee; that percentage is not current pricing advice.
| 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
Before choosing apps, list essential tasks such as creating labels or selling a subscription. Test what the selected plan already does first. For each additional app, record the missing task it solves and whether charges are fixed, per order or usage-based. Budget for setup and management too.
Themes
Try a free theme with your own long product title, images and variants. Note which layout needs are unmet. Compare a paid theme on those points, checking its licence and support. A one-off purchase does not rule out costs for custom changes or later maintenance.
Calculation example: the total monthly costs
Hypothetical calculation, not a quote: a €32 monthly subscription, €5,000 revenue and an assumed extra 2% platform fee with an external provider. All amounts are treated as excluding VAT for this calculation; payment processing charges are additional. Replace every assumption with your current quote.
| Item | Indication per month |
|---|---|
| Basic subscription, monthly payment | €32 |
| Additional platform fee: 2% on €5,000 turnover | ± € 100 |
| Optional apps, assumed 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 costs €39.95 per store per month, excluding VAT, with all MicroCart apps and B2B included. 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?
That depends on your current Dutch quote and chosen settings. Check plan, monthly or annual billing, currency, VAT and payment provider through Shopify pricing. Amounts in this article are calculation assumptions, not a current price list.
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 costs €39.95 per store per month, excluding VAT, with all MicroCart apps and B2B included. 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
