Pricing and quotation guide
Shopify app integration cost
App integration has two kinds of cost: what you pay the app developer every month, and the one-off work to choose, configure, place and test the app. For display apps the setup is small; for connections to accounting, fulfilment or stock systems it can be substantial because so much has to be tested.
This page explains both kinds of cost and how to estimate the total over time.
Illustrative diagram
App integration
- Evaluation
- Compare apps
- Total cost
- Setup and testing
- Configuration
- Scenarios
- Documentation
- Data flow map
- Error guide
- Recurring
- Subscriptions
- Monitoring
What drives integration cost
- Evaluation
- Comparing apps on features, impact, data and cost.
- Configuration
- Settings, templates, notifications and rules for your store.
- Storefront placement
- Placing app blocks and checking layout on every relevant template.
- Data mapping
- Matching fields, accounts or locations between systems.
- Testing scenarios
- More critical integrations need more scenarios, including refunds and edits.
- Documentation
- Data flow map, settings notes and error handling guide.
Costs paid to third parties (separate from our fees)
- App subscriptions and usage fees
- Fees for the connected system, such as accounting software
- Custom connector hosting, if one is built
App and system subscriptions are paid to their providers and are listed separately.
Typical effort by integration type
| Integration | Setup effort | Ongoing cost |
|---|---|---|
| Display app such as reviews | Small | Subscription |
| Email or loyalty platform | Moderate: consent, sync, templates | Subscription, often scaling with contacts |
| Accounting connection | Moderate to large: mapping and reconciliation tests | App and accounting subscriptions |
| Stock sync across channels | Large: timing, locations, oversell tests | Subscription and monitoring |
Look at the total over time
A cheap app with a rising monthly fee can cost more over two years than a more expensive app with predictable pricing, or than a small custom solution. When comparing options, add up the setup cost and the likely subscription over a realistic period, including how fees change as your orders or contacts grow. Include the cost of switching later if the app's data cannot be exported easily.
Off-the-shelf app or custom connector
Off-the-shelf app
Suits you when
- A maintained app covers your needs
- Your systems are commonly used
- You want the developer to handle updates
Watch out for
- Monthly fees
- Limits on customisation
Custom connector
Suits you when
- No app handles your specific systems or rules
- Volume makes subscriptions expensive
- You need precise control of data
Watch out for
- Build and maintenance cost
- Hosting and monitoring become your responsibility
For an accurate quotation
Tell us
- The app or system to connect
- What data should flow and in which direction
- Who will review results
Share
- Current apps and their roles
- Order volume and number of locations
- Any existing integration problems
Example: accounting connection
Illustrative example — not a client case study
Situation: A store wants orders, refunds and fees recorded in its accounting software.
- Two connector apps are compared on how they handle refunds, fees and tax.
- Accounts are mapped with the store's accountant.
- Test orders, refunds and a payout are reconciled before switching on at the start of a month.
What this shows: Most of the cost was mapping and testing; the app subscription was listed separately. This example is illustrative.
Ongoing monitoring
Integrations can break when an app updates, a system changes or a new product type behaves differently. A simple monthly check of sync errors and a reconciliation sample catches problems early. This can be done by your team with the handover guide, or agreed as a small recurring item.
Phasing integrations
Start with the integration that removes the most manual work or risk, prove it with real orders, then add the next. Running several new integrations at once makes problems harder to trace.
Reviewing apps you already pay for
Before adding new integrations, review existing app subscriptions. Unused or overlapping apps are a common, avoidable cost, and removing them can fund the setup of a more valuable integration.
Questions about Shopify app integration cost
Are app subscriptions included?
No. They are paid to the app developers and listed separately.
Why do accounting integrations cost more to set up?
Mapping accounts and testing refunds, fees and tax takes time.
Is a custom connector expensive?
It has a build cost and ongoing responsibility, but can save money where apps do not fit.
Can we install display apps ourselves?
Yes. We can check placement and speed afterwards if you wish.
Is monitoring included?
A handover guide is; recurring monitoring is optional.
Can you compare apps for us?
Yes, as a small evaluation item before any setup.
Should we integrate everything at once?
Usually not. Phasing makes testing clearer and problems easier to trace.
Do integrations need ongoing developer time?
Usually little, if well set up. Monthly checks of sync errors can often be done by your team.
Can you estimate the subscription total for us?
Yes. We set out expected fees over a realistic period alongside the setup quotation.
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