What is a transaction fee?
A transaction fee is a percentage of each order that your e-commerce platform charges to process the sale. The fee is automatically deducted from your revenue and is in addition to the fees you already pay to your payment gateway (e.g., Stripe or QuickPay).
In short: Every time a customer buys something from your online store, the platform takes a cut. It may seem insignificant for a single order, but the amount adds up quickly as your revenue grows.
Who charges transaction fees?
- Shopify — 0.5–2% depending on your plan (unless you use Shopify Payments)
- Wix and Squarespace — similar fee structures on lower-tier plans
- WooCommerce — typically no platform fee, but requires hosting and maintenance
- Shoporama PRO — 0% transaction fee
It’s important to distinguish between the platform’s transaction fee and the payment gateway’s fee. You always pay the gateway fee—that’s the cost of the actual card processing. The platform fee is purely an additional cost. See the full Shopify comparison.
How much do transaction fees cost you?
| Monthly revenue | 0.5%/year | 1%/year | 1.5%/year | 2%/year | Shoporama PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 DKK | 3,000 DKK | 6,000 DKK | 9,000 DKK | 12,000 DKK | 0 kr |
| 100,000 DKK | 6,000 DKK | 12,000 DKK | 18,000 kr | 24,000 kr | 0 kr |
| 200,000 DKK | 12,000 DKK | 24,000 DKK | 36,000 DKK | 48,000 kr | 0 kr |
| 500,000 DKK | 30,000 DKK | 60,000 DKK | 90,000 DKK | 120,000 kr | 0 kr |
With 100,000 kr/month in revenue and a 2% fee, you pay 24,000 kr per year—just in platform fees.
The difference between platform fees and gateway fees
- Gateway fee: The fee your payment provider (Stripe, QuickPay, ePay, etc.) charges for card processing. Typically 1.0–1.45% + a fixed amount. You pay this regardless of the platform.
- Platform fee: The additional fee that the e-commerce platform adds on top. This is the fee that Shoporama PRO eliminates entirely.
Shoporama supports MobilePay, Stripe, QuickPay, ePay, PayPal, Klarna, and ViaBill. You’re free to choose—we don’t add anything on top.
Shoporama’s model: 0% platform fee
Shoporama PRO costs 1,400 DKK/month (excl. tax)—and that’s it. No percentage of your revenue. Whether you sell 10,000 or 1,000,000 DKK a month, you pay the same.
This gives you complete predictability in your costs. The more you sell, the more you keep. See all prices.
FLEX vs. PRO — when is PRO worth it?
- FLEX: 0 kr/month + 5% of revenue. Perfect for new online stores.
- PRO: 1,400 DKK/month + 0%. Best for established online stores.
PRO pays off when 5% of your revenue exceeds 1,400 kr—that happens at 28,000 kr/month.
| Monthly revenue | FLEX (5%) | PRO | Savings with PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 DKK | 500 kr | 1,400 kr | FLEX is the cheapest |
| 28,000 kr | 1,400 kr | 1,400 DKK | Same — switch to PRO |
| 50,000 DKK | 2,500 DKK | 1,400 DKK | 1,100 DKK/month |
| 100,000 DKK | 5,000 DKK | 1,400 DKK | 3,600 DKK/month |
| 200,000 DKK | 10,000 DKK | 1,400 DKK | 8,600 DKK/month |
Conclusion: Keep Your Revenue
Transaction fees are one of the most overlooked costs in e-commerce. They may seem small per transaction, but they add up to tens of thousands of kroner a year.
Shoporama PRO gives you a complete online store platform without taking a percentage of your revenue. And with FLEX, you can start for free and upgrade to PRO when your business is ready.
See the full price comparison or view all prices.
Also read about Shopify alternatives, free online stores, or how much an online store costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a transaction fee?
A transaction fee is a percentage of each order that your online store platform charges on top of the payment gateway’s fee. Shopify typically charges 0.5–2%. Shoporama PRO charges 0%.
Who charges transaction fees?
Shopify charges 0.5–2% depending on the plan. Shoporama PRO charges 0%. FLEX charges 5% but has no fixed monthly fee. The payment gateway fee (e.g., Stripe, QuickPay) is always paid separately—it is not a platform fee.
When does PRO become more cost-effective than FLEX?
PRO pays off when 5% of your revenue exceeds 1,400 DKK—that’s at approximately 28,000 DKK/month in revenue. Above that level, you save money with PRO.
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