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Shopify Inbox pricing: what it really costs a Shopify store

Shopify's own free chat app with an AI sales associate trained on your catalog, policies and store content.

Prices confirmedFreePrice checked on 2026-10-26 from the official source.

Plans

PlanMonthly billingAnnual (per mo)What's included
Free$0—AI agent, live chat, email chat, order updates, analytics

How AI usage is billed

Free. No usage fee is listed on the App Store.

Estimated monthly cost by store size

Small store (200 conversations, 1 seat, 100 AI-resolved)
$0/mo
Free
  • Free app, no usage fee listed. $0/mo.
Medium store (1,000 conversations, 2 seats, 500 AI-resolved)
$0/mo
Free
  • Free app, no usage fee listed. $0/mo.
Large store (4,000 conversations, 5 seats, 2,000 AI-resolved)
$0/mo
Free
  • Free app, no usage fee listed. $0/mo.

Assumptions: AI resolves 50% of conversations; monthly billing unless noted; taxes, add-ons, SMS/voice and phone fees excluded. How we calculate.

Free Shopify alternative: This is the free Shopify option.

Note: Covers storefront chat. It isn't a full email helpdesk (no shared ticket inbox for email, social and returns).

See Shopify Inbox's official pricing

Sources

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