A Business plan works well for selling a few products with basic shipping needs. However, upgrading to a Commerce plan becomes advantageous when your business grows and needs additional features.

When to Upgrade to Base Commerce:

• Annual revenue exceeds $3,200
• Save money on transaction fees (Business plan: 3% fee, Commerce plans: 0% fee)
• Break-even point: $1,600 annual revenue (≈$130/month)
• Access to professional sales analytics and product management tools

When to Upgrade to Advanced Commerce:

• Need to sell subscription products
• Require complex shipping options
• Want automated marketing features:
  • Abandoned cart recovery
  • Automatic discounts
  • Advanced product promotion tools

Cost Considerations:

• Annual price difference between Business and Base Commerce: $48
• Upgrading is prorated based on current plan payments
• You can change plans anytime as your needs evolve

Base Commerce provides essential tools for growing businesses while eliminating transaction fees. Advanced Commerce offers additional features for scaling operations and automating marketing efforts.

Choose Base Commerce if you primarily need to eliminate transaction fees and access basic commerce analytics. Opt for Advanced Commerce if you require subscription products, advanced shipping, or automated marketing tools.

Plan upgrades can be made at any time, with costs prorated based on your current plan's remaining time. This flexibility allows your website to grow alongside your business while optimizing costs and features.

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