Shopify Retail Pricing: The Ultimate Guide to POS Plans and Fees

Shopify retail pricing in Canada has three main layers. You pay for the Shopify plan, for POS Pro if you need advanced in-store features, and for payment processing rates. Hardware, apps, themes, shipping tools, migration, and staff training sit atop those.

The right plan depends on how much of your selling happens in person and how much you have to manage. Occasional in-person sales sit at one end, and a permanent store with multiple staff, inventory across locations, and a mix of online and offline sales sits at the other.

Shopify Retail Pricing at a Glance

Shopify Canada lists Basic at $49 CAD per month, Grow at $132 CAD per month, Advanced at $517 CAD per month, and Plus starting at $3,400 CAD per month when paid monthly or on the terms shown by Shopify.¹

POS Pro Pricing

Every paid Shopify plan includes casual in-person selling features.² Shopify says POS Pro is an add-on for retail locations and costs $119 CAD per month per location.²

POS Pro adds features such as:²

• unlimited POS staff access,
• staff roles and permissions,
• richer customer profiles,
• customer loyalty insights,
• returns and exchanges at any location,
• inventory management,
• professional retail reports,
• omnichannel selling.

Shopify recommends POS Pro for businesses with high foot traffic, multiple levels of staff, or a large inventory catalogue.²

Shopify Plan Pricing and Card Rates

Shopify's Canada pricing page also lists in-person Interac rates at 0% + 15 cents CAD on Basic and lower third-party transaction fees on higher plans.¹

These fees can change, so retailers should check Shopify's current pricing page before committing.

What Shopify POS Actually Costs

The subscription price is only part of your retail budget. Separate ongoing operating costs from the money needed to get set up.

Your recurring costs may include:

• Shopify subscriptions: your base plan, plus POS Pro for any locations where you add it.
• Payment processing: fees that vary with your sales and payment setup.
• Additional software: paid apps or integrations for accounting, shipping and fulfilment.

Budget separately for hardware and implementation. Migration, design work or staff training may add to the initial cost, depending on how much help you need.

For example, a retailer using Basic with one POS Pro location would pay for both subscriptions, then account for processing fees and any additional tools. Hardware and setup costs should sit alongside that monthly budget rather than disappear into it.

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When Basic With POS Lite Is Enough

Basic with the included POS Lite features may suit a business where in-person selling is straightforward. The question is less about the size of the business and more about what happens at the checkout.

It may be enough if:

• In-person sales are occasional, such as pop-ups or events alongside an online store.
• Only a small number of people need POS access, without detailed staff permissions.
• Your retail needs are simple, without advanced inventory workflows or reporting.

As those needs become more complex, compare the included features with POS Pro before deciding whether to upgrade.²

When POS Pro Is Worth Comparing

POS Pro becomes more relevant when you need greater control over day-to-day store operations. Look at the specific tasks it would improve, rather than upgrading simply because you have a permanent storefront.

It is worth comparing if you need:

• Staff roles and permissions to control access as your team grows.
• More advanced inventory tools for stock counts and purchase orders.
• Connected shopping experiences, including returns and exchanges across locations.
• Deeper retail reporting to understand store and product performance.²

Having more than one location does not, by itself, settle the decision. Whether the extra monthly cost is worthwhile comes down to the work it simplifies, the errors it helps prevent and the sales it supports.

Wise Business for Retailers

Canadian retailers often pay suppliers, manufacturers, agencies, software providers, or fulfilment partners outside Canada. Shopify can run the storefront and POS, but cross-border payments still need to be managed carefully.

Wise Business lets retailers pay international suppliers and hold multiple currencies, making cross-border transaction records easier to reconcile. That can complement Shopify and a Canadian bank account when paying for inventory, software, or contractors in foreign currencies.

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• Mid-market rate: Get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees on international transfers
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• Business Debit Card: Invite your employees to order a debit card for free, and pre-set their spending limit. Add them to your Business account with controlled access and track their spending in one place.
• Global Account: Send money to 140+ countries and hold multiple currencies, all in one place. You can also get major currency account details for a one-off fee to receive overseas payments like a local
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• Free invoicing tool: Generate and send professional invoices
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Final Thoughts

Shopify retail pricing depends on the plan, POS Pro needs, processing rates, hardware, and apps. Basic covers simple retail and testing. Add staff, deeper reporting, and a need for lower payment rates, and Grow or Advanced becomes the better fit. POS Pro is for a permanent location with real inventory and omnichannel workflows.²

Before choosing, model the full cost using expected sales, average order value, payment mix, location count, hardware, and apps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does Shopify POS cost in Canada?

Shopify says POS Pro costs $119 CAD per month per location, on top of the Shopify plan, while casual in-person selling features are included with paid plans.²

What is the cheapest Shopify retail setup?

The cheapest setup is usually a lower-tier Shopify plan with basic POS features, but the true cost depends on card processing, hardware, apps, and the need for POS Pro.

Does Shopify charge different in-person and online rates?

Yes. Shopify Canada lists different online and in-person card rates by plan.¹

Sources:

1. Shopify Pricing | Shopify Canada
2. POS System Pricing | Shopify Canada