How much does Shopify Flow cost in 2026?
Quick Answer: Shopify Flow is free for all Shopify plans (Basic $39/mo through Plus $2,300+/mo). No task limits, no flow limits, no execution caps. Free since 2023 (previously Plus-only). Hidden costs: Shopify plan itself, app store apps for extended connectors, and external tools (Zapier/Make) for cross-platform workflows.
Shopify Flow Pricing (as of March 2026)
| Shopify Plan | Monthly Price | Shopify Flow Included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39/month | Yes (free) |
| Shopify | $105/month | Yes (free) |
| Advanced | $399/month | Yes (free) |
| Plus | $2,300+/month | Yes (free) |
Pricing Model
Shopify Flow is included at no additional cost with all Shopify plans. There are no task limits, flow limits, or execution caps. This has been the case since 2023, when Shopify removed the Shopify Plus exclusivity restriction.
The cost of using Shopify Flow is the cost of your Shopify subscription. If you are already on any Shopify plan, Flow is available immediately with no additional charges.
Before 2023 vs After
Before 2023, Shopify Flow was exclusive to Shopify Plus ($2,300+/month). This meant workflow automation was only available to enterprise merchants. The 2023 change to include Flow on all plans made it accessible to the long tail of smaller Shopify merchants — a significant shift that eliminated the need for many stores to use external automation tools for basic Shopify-internal workflows.
Hidden Costs to Consider
While Shopify Flow itself is free, some related costs apply:
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify plan | $39-$2,300+/mo | Required to use Flow |
| Shopify apps (Klaviyo, Gorgias, etc.) | $20-$500+/mo | Needed for Flow connector actions to non-native apps |
| External automation (Zapier, Make) | $10-$100+/mo | Needed for cross-platform workflows Flow cannot handle |
| Custom app development | Variable | For complex integrations not covered by Flow or apps |
Comparison: Shopify Flow vs External Automation
| Capability | Shopify Flow (Free) | Zapier ($29.99+/mo) | Make ($10.59+/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify order automation | Native, deep access | Via Shopify API (limited) | Via Shopify API (limited) |
| Customer tagging | Yes | Yes (API-dependent) | Yes (API-dependent) |
| Cross-platform workflows | No | Yes (9,000+ apps) | Yes (2,000+ apps) |
| External API calls | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom logic/code | Limited | Yes (Code by Zapier) | Yes (custom modules) |
For Shopify-internal automation, Flow is the clear winner (free and deeper access). For cross-platform workflows, external tools are necessary.
Editor's Note: We built 14 Shopify Flow workflows for a DTC beauty brand doing 800 orders/day. Auto-tagging VIP customers (3+ orders, $200+ LTV) saved their support team 6 hours/week. The fraud flagging workflow caught $12K in suspicious orders in the first month. The brand was previously using Zapier ($49/mo) for similar in-Shopify automations — switching to Flow saved $588/year with no loss of functionality for internal workflows. They still use Zapier for connecting Shopify to their accounting software (Xero).
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