Check the offer available to your store, then plan for the full subscription cost. Pricing, currency, and eligibility can vary.
Reviewed October 1, 2026: Shopify’s U.S. pricing page advertises three days free followed by $1/month for three months. That is $3 in promotional plan charges, with other store expenses separate. Confirm your own offer before selecting a paid plan.
Record the currency, eligible plan, promotional end date, normal renewal amount, and billing frequency. Keep the confirmation for your first invoice review. An advertised monthly equivalent and an annual charge require different cash budgets.
The promotion and billing guide includes a worksheet for the discount and later costs. Use the startup cost calculator to add your domain, apps, and operating assumptions.
Shopify’s trial documentation explains that the trial starts at signup. Accepting customer orders requires a selected paid plan and configured payments; checkout is not automatically open just because a trial store exists.
Prepare product details, shipping assumptions, and a short list of required features first. Then use the trial evaluation scorecard to record what works and what still needs attention. Choose one realistic customer journey to evaluate, from finding a product through receiving the order confirmation.
Set a reminder before the discounted period ends. Review the normal subscription price alongside app renewals, fulfillment, and other costs. Judge the store against a budget you could sustain after the introductory offer.
Considering annual billing? Compare the timing of the full payment with your inventory and launch expenses using the annual versus monthly cash-flow guide.
If you decide to stop, follow Shopify’s cancellation instructions. Outstanding charges and externally billed services still need attention.
No. At $1 per month, three promotional months add up to $3 in subscription charges. Apps and other store expenses are separate.
No. Confirm the offer, currency, and eligible plan presented to your account. Do not rely on an old price screenshot or assume a partner link guarantees eligibility.
Save the promotional price and end date, normal renewal amount, billing frequency, and any separate purchases. Use those details for your budget and invoice review.