If you are a merchant selling high volume, you can focus on expanding your business by using Shopify Plus. From DTC to retail to B2B to social media, you can sell across every channel and market—from one ecommerce platform. That means centralized data and powerful customer insights across every part of your business.

Shopify Plus features built-in security, compliance, data encryption, and fraud and bot protection. Offer bundles, free gifts, advanced discounts, and more with Shopify Functions. All automated. Automate your flash sales, product drops, and inventory restocks across channels, right in Shopify.

Shopify is designed for startups and small to medium retailers looking to create efficient online stores and checkout pages. Shopify Plus, on the other hand, is made for large, enterprise-level merchandisers. Some of the most well-known and successful brands use Shopify Plus, including Kylie Cosmetics, Red Bull, and Budweiser.

The platforms offer the same basic features, but the capabilities of Shopify Plus are much more extensive. Also, a Shopify Plus ecommerce website can handle substantially more traffic and transactions. We’re talking upwards of 10,000 purchases per minute on a single site.

Additionally, Shopify doesn’t provide the option to customize your checkout page. With Shopify Plus, you can create an optimized, user-friendly checkout experience, which can really benefit your bottom line as a store owner.

With Shopify Plus, you’ll also have access to Shopify Flow, which helps you personalize your customers’ first impression of your site, as well as Script Editor for fine-tuning your online store.

Yes, Shopify Plus enables you to sell in different countries using local currencies to expand your reach into new markets.

The pricing for Shopify Plus varies and is customised for each merchant, taking into account the size and needs of the business. However, it typically starts at $2,000 per month. It is recommended to contact Shopify Plus directly for a quote that is tailored to your specific needs.

Regarding transaction fees, they are lower than if you were on the basic plan. Once you start to make $800,000 or more per month, the transaction fee will then become revenue based where you will pay 0.25% for each sales transaction. In comparison when you are on the Shopify basic plan, you will pay 2% or higher in transaction fees.

Whether Shopify Plus is worth it depends on your specific business needs and goals. Here are some factors to consider when evaluating if Shopify Plus is a good fit for your business:

• Business size and growth: Shopify Plus is designed for large and high-growth businesses, so if your business is still small or growing at a slower pace, Shopify’s standard plan may be more suitable.
• Customisation needs: Shopify Plus offers advanced customisation options, including custom checkout and payment experiences, as well as custom storefront development and APIs. If your business requires these types of customization, due to complex product structure, fulfilment processes or other criteria, Shopify Plus may be worth it.
• Support and service: Shopify Plus provides dedicated account management and 24/7 support. If these higher levels of support and service are important to your business, Shopify Plus may be worth it.
• Cost: Shopify Plus starts at $2,000 per month, which is significantly more expensive than Shopify’s standard plan. If your business can’t absorb this increase in cost, it may not be worth it.
• However, if your Shopify store makes more than $800,000 a month your transaction fees will be much lower.
• If you don’t use Shopify Payments, you will also need to pay an extra 0.3%. If you do use Shopify payments, then this 0.3% fee is waived.
• If you are earning a considerable amount of revenue, you can also contact Shopify and get some of your fees reduced.

It’s easy to know when your pants don’t fit. The button won’t button, or they fall down when you stand up. Knowing when you’ve outgrown your Shopify plan can be more complex.

First, you have to figure out and understand what isn’t working for you anymore. If your orders are processing too slowly, or if a surge of traffic crashes your store, it’s time. If you’re spending too much on IT, maintenance, and transaction fees, it’s time. If you want to customize sites for specific regions or countries, build specific shipping rules, or customize your front-end experience, it’s time to check out Plus.