Shopify website development cost in India comes as two separate bills. Shopify charges a monthly plan fee (Basic was ₹1,499 a month on yearly billing when we checked on 14 Nov 2026), and a developer charges a one-time build fee. At WebUncles, a Shopify website build starts from ₹30,000 (US$499 for overseas clients), and the plan fee is paid to Shopify on top.
This guide splits the two so you can budget each one. If you already know what you want, our Shopify development service page explains how we build stores.
Shopify website development cost in India at a glance
| Cost | Who you pay | One-time or recurring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify plan | Shopify | Monthly or yearly | Basic, Grow or Advanced for most stores |
| Store build | A developer | One-time | From ₹30,000 at WebUncles |
| Theme | Shopify Theme Store or a developer | One-time | Shopify’s guide puts prebuilt themes at $0 to $500 |
| Domain | A domain registrar | Yearly | Shopify’s guide puts this at $10 to $30 a year |
| Apps | App makers | Usually monthly | Depends on which apps you add |
| Payment gateway fees | Your payment provider | Per order | Read the provider’s fee page |
| Custom features | A developer | One-time | Quoted after scoping |
| Care after launch | A developer | Optional, monthly | Updates, fixes and small changes |
Part 1: the Shopify plan fee
Shopify sets this fee, not your developer. These are the rupee prices on Shopify’s India pricing page, checked 14 Nov 2026:
| Plan | Paid yearly (per month) | Paid monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹1,499 | ₹1,994 |
| Grow | ₹5,599 | ₹7,447 |
| Advanced | ₹22,680 | ₹30,164 |
| Plus | Not listed | Starts at ₹1,75,000 |
The India page did not say whether these prices include GST, so ask Shopify or your accountant before you budget. If you sell overseas and pay in dollars, the global pricing page listed Basic at $29 a month paid yearly or $39 paid monthly on the same date.
The India page also offered a 3-day free trial, then ₹20 a month for the first 3 months on most plans. Offers like this change often, so check the page on the day you sign up.
Part 2: what a developer charges to build the store
This is the part you negotiate. It depends on how far your store is from a standard theme.
| Level | What it means | Who it suits | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme-based store | A Shopify theme set up with your branding, products, payments and shipping | New brands and small catalogues | Starts from ₹30,000 at WebUncles |
| Customised theme | Changes to layouts, sections and product pages | Brands that need to look different from the theme | Quoted after we review your design |
| Custom features | Integrations with your ERP, courier or GST invoicing, or a custom app | Stores with set processes | Quoted after scoping |
| Large or Plus store | Several markets, languages or complex rules | Growing brands with high volumes | Quoted after scoping |
For a market reference, Shopify’s own cost guide says custom-built website development runs $2,000 to $20,000 or more, and prebuilt themes cost $0 to $500 (Shopify India blog, updated 3 Sept 2026). Those are Shopify’s US dollar figures, not WebUncles prices.
Want a firm number for your store? Get a quote with your product count and two stores you like, and we will reply with a scoped build price.
What a Shopify build usually involves
Whatever the price, a store build covers the same ground. Ask the developer to confirm which of these are in the quote:
- Choosing and setting up a theme, with your logo, colours and fonts.
- Adding products, collections, images and prices.
- Setting up payments, shipping rates and tax settings.
- Adding the policy pages: shipping, returns, privacy and terms.
- Installing and setting up the apps you need.
- Testing orders, emails and mobile screens before launch.
- Connecting your domain and going live.
Anything on that list that is missing from a quote tends to come back later as a separate bill. A low price with a short scope is not the same as a low price for your whole store.
What pushes the build cost up
- Number of products and collections, and whether you upload them or the developer does.
- Custom design instead of an off-the-shelf theme.
- Moving products, customers and orders from another platform.
- Integrations: accounting, courier, inventory or a CRM.
- More than one language or currency.
- Speed work on image-heavy catalogues.
- A custom Shopify app. See our Shopify app development service.
A first-year budget, worked through
The formula: build fee + 12 months of plan fee + domain + theme + apps + payment fees. Here is the fixed Shopify-side part for a small store on Basic:
- Basic plan paid yearly: ₹1,499 × 12 = ₹17,988 (India price, checked 14 Nov 2026).
- Domain: $10 to $30 a year, per Shopify’s guide.
- Theme: $0 for a free theme, up to $500 for a paid one, per the same guide.
Add the build quote on top. Apps and payment fees depend on your store, so ask your developer to list every app they plan to install and its monthly price before you approve the build.
App fees: the cost people forget
Shopify apps add features such as reviews, subscriptions and back-in-stock alerts. Shopify’s guide says paid apps usually charge a monthly subscription, priced by features, usage or order volume. Five apps at a modest monthly fee each can cost more over a year than the plan itself. Where a feature can be built into the theme once, that is often cheaper than renting an app for it every month.
Shopify or WooCommerce: a budget check
Shopify is a platform you rent each month. WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin on hosting you control. For a small catalogue and a tight budget, a WooCommerce store can cost less to start: buywpwebsite.com sells a ready WooCommerce store from ₹25,000, and plain WordPress packages from ₹9,999.
If you need a custom WooCommerce build instead, see our WooCommerce development page. Choose Shopify when you want less to manage after launch. Choose WooCommerce when you want full control of hosting and code.
Common budget mistakes
- Comparing a build quote with a plan fee, as if they were the same cost.
- Paying for a custom design before you know what your customers buy.
- Skipping the policy pages and checkout tests, then fixing them after launch.
- Ignoring app fees until the first invoice arrives.
- Not budgeting for the changes you will want in the first months after launch.
What to send for an accurate quote
- Approximate product count, and whether you need variants such as size and colour.
- Two or three stores whose look you like.
- Payment methods and shipping partners you plan to use.
- Any tools the store must connect to.
- Whether you are moving from another platform, and which one.
- Your launch date.
Get a quote with that list. We will reply with a scoped build price and set out what the plan fee, apps and domain will add, so you see the whole first-year cost.
FAQ
Is Shopify free to use in India?
No. When we checked on 14 Nov 2026, Shopify India offered a 3-day free trial, then ₹20 a month for 3 months on most plans. After that you pay the plan fee, from ₹1,499 a month for Basic on yearly billing.
Does the ₹30,000 build price include the Shopify plan?
No. The build price pays for the developer’s work. The plan fee goes to Shopify, and you pay it directly from your own Shopify account.
Which Shopify plan should a new store choose?
Basic is the lowest-priced of the main plans. Compare what each plan includes on Shopify’s pricing page and pick the lowest one that covers your needs. You can move up later.
Can I build a Shopify store myself?
Yes. Many owners start with a free or prebuilt theme. A developer earns their fee when you need custom design, a migration or integrations with other tools.
Does moving from another platform add to the cost?
Yes. Products, customers and order history have to be exported, cleaned and imported, and old URLs need redirects so you keep your search traffic. Tell us your current platform when you ask for a quote so the move is priced in from the start.
Will I pay GST on the plan and on the build?
That depends on your registration and on how each invoice is raised. Shopify’s India pricing page did not state its tax treatment when we checked, so ask Shopify and your accountant.
Do I own my Shopify store?
You own your products, content and customer data. The platform itself is Shopify’s, so you rent it while you pay the plan fee.
