SellKit vs Shopify UK:
The Real Numbers
Shopify's homepage says £19/month. Your bank statement says something different. Here's every cost UK sellers actually pay — and what they'd save by switching.
The Truth About Shopify Costs
What Shopify doesn't show on its pricing page
These aren't optional extras. For any UK seller running a serious store, these apps are essential.
| Cost Item | Shopify Basic (UK) | SellKit |
|---|---|---|
| Platform subscription | £19.00/month | £8.49/month |
| SEO app (Yoast, SEO Booster etc.) | £12–30/month | Included |
| Email marketing (Klaviyo, Mailchimp) | £15–40/month | Included |
| Product reviews app | £9–25/month | Included |
| Attribution / analytics | £15–30/month | Included |
| Transaction fees (£5k/month sales) | £100/month (2%) | £0 — no fees |
| Real monthly total | £170–244/month | £8.49/month |
* Transaction fee example based on £5,000/month GMV using non-Shopify payment gateway on Basic plan. App prices based on mid-range options as of 2026.
Feature Comparison
What you get for your money
Side by side — without the marketing spin.
| Feature | SellKit £8.49/mo | Shopify £19+/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Online store builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom domain | ✓ Included | ✓ First year free |
| SEO tools | ✓ Full suite included | ✗ App required (£12–30) |
| Blog / content pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ✓ Included | ✗ App required (£15–40) |
| Sales attribution | ✓ Included | ✗ App required (£15–30) |
| Transaction fees | ✓ Zero | ✗ 2% (external gateway) |
| Training / academy | ✓ 7 free courses | ✗ None |
| App store dependency | ✓ None needed | ✗ High |
| Legal protection tools | ✓ Included | ✗ Manual |
Honest Assessment
When Shopify is still the right choice
This is a real comparison, not a sales pitch. Shopify genuinely works for some sellers.
Shopify strengths
- Enormous app ecosystem (8,000+ apps)
- Shopify Payments available in the UK
- Established brand — easier to get merchant accounts
- Large developer community for custom work
- Better for very large catalogues (100k+ products)
Shopify weaknesses
- Real monthly cost is 4–28x the advertised price
- 2% transaction fee on all non-Shopify-Pay sales
- SEO requires paid apps — basic out of the box
- No built-in marketing attribution
- No free training or onboarding support
UK Sellers Ask
The questions we get every week
Is SellKit cheaper than Shopify for UK sellers?
Yes — significantly. SellKit is £8.49/month all-inclusive. Shopify Basic starts at £19 before apps. UK sellers typically spend £35–60/month once they add what they actually need. SellKit includes all of it.
Does Shopify charge transaction fees in the UK?
Yes, if you use a payment gateway other than Shopify Payments. The Basic plan charges 2% per transaction. On £5,000/month in sales that's £100/month — more than the platform fee itself. SellKit charges zero transaction fees, regardless of which payment provider you use.
How long does it take to switch from Shopify to SellKit?
Most sellers complete the switch in a weekend. Export your Shopify product CSV, import it into SellKit, point your domain — done. Your existing customers aren't affected, and you start saving from your next billing date.
What Shopify apps does SellKit replace?
SellKit replaces the apps UK sellers most commonly pay for: SEO optimisation tools, email marketing, sales attribution and analytics, and product reviews. All are built in at no extra charge.
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