Plans & Pricing
Store Shield offers plans for every stage of your business, from new stores to enterprise operations.
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Free | Starter ($9/mo) | Pro ($29/mo) | Enterprise ($99/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitors/month | 500 | 5,000 | 25,000 | 100,000 |
| Content protection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Right-click disable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Copy/paste disable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Image protection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic analytics | ✅ (7 days) | ✅ (30 days) | ✅ (90 days) | ✅ (Unlimited) |
| Bot detection | - | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Spy tool detection | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| IP/Country blocking | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| VPN blocking | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| Phishing detection | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fraud order analysis | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| Counterfeit detection | - | - | - | ✅ |
| Marketplace monitoring | - | - | - | ✅ |
| Takedown assistance | - | - | - | ✅ |
| Email alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Webhook alerts | - | - | ✅ | ✅ |
| Priority support | - | - | - | ✅ |
Plan Details
Free Plan
Best for: New stores testing Store Shield
Includes:
- Up to 500 unique visitors/month
- Basic content protection
- Simple analytics (7-day history)
- Email support
Limitations:
- No bot detection
- No spy detection
- No IP blocking
- No advanced features
Starter Plan - $9/month
Best for: Growing stores that need bot protection
Includes everything in Free, plus:
- Up to 5,000 unique visitors/month
- Bot detection (Selenium, headless, honeypot)
- 30-day analytics history
- Email alerts for threats
Best for stores that:
- Are experiencing scraping
- Want to monitor bot activity
- Need more analytics history
Pro Plan - $29/month
Best for: Established stores needing comprehensive protection
Includes everything in Starter, plus:
- Up to 25,000 unique visitors/month
- Spy tool detection
- IP and country blocking
- VPN/Datacenter blocking
- Phishing detection
- Fraud order analysis
- 90-day analytics history
- Webhook alerts
Best for stores that:
- Have significant traffic
- Face competitor monitoring
- Want geographic restrictions
- Need fraud protection
Enterprise Plan - $99/month
Best for: Large stores with brand protection needs
Includes everything in Pro, plus:
- Up to 100,000 unique visitors/month
- Counterfeit detection on marketplaces
- Marketplace monitoring (Amazon, eBay, etc.)
- Takedown assistance
- Unlimited analytics history
- Priority support (24-hour response)
Best for stores that:
- Sell branded/unique products
- Face counterfeiting issues
- Need marketplace monitoring
- Require fast support
How Billing Works
Subscription Model
- Billed monthly through Shopify
- Appears on your Shopify invoice
- Cancel anytime
- No long-term contracts
Billing Cycle
- Starts when you select a paid plan
- Renews on the same day each month
- Prorated when upgrading mid-cycle
Payment
- Uses your Shopify payment method
- No separate payment setup needed
- All billing through Shopify
Upgrading Plans
When to Upgrade
Consider upgrading when:
- Approaching visitor limits
- Needing features on higher plans
- Growing your business
How to Upgrade
- Go to Billing in the sidebar
- Click Upgrade on desired plan
- Review the change
- Confirm upgrade
Changes take effect immediately. You're charged the prorated difference.
Upgrading Benefits
- Immediate access to new features
- Higher visitor limits apply instantly
- Analytics history starts building
Downgrading Plans
When to Downgrade
You might downgrade if:
- Traffic decreased
- Not using advanced features
- Budget constraints
How to Downgrade
- Go to Billing in the sidebar
- Click Change Plan
- Select lower plan
- Confirm downgrade
Note: Downgrade takes effect at next billing cycle.
What Happens When You Downgrade
- Keep current features until period ends
- Lose access to higher-tier features after
- Data is preserved (within retention limits)
Canceling
How to Cancel
- Go to Shopify Admin → Apps
- Find Store Shield
- Click Delete
Or:
- Go to Billing in Store Shield
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Confirm cancellation
What Happens When You Cancel
- Protection stops immediately
- Your settings are preserved for 30 days
- Reinstall within 30 days to restore
- After 30 days, data is deleted
Before You Cancel
Consider:
- Downgrading to Free instead
- Pausing (contact support)
- What issues led to cancellation
Free Trial
How Trials Work
- 7-day free trial on Starter and Pro
- Full access to plan features
- No charge unless you continue
- Cancel anytime during trial
Starting a Trial
- Go to Billing
- Click Start Trial on desired plan
- No payment required during trial
After Trial
- If you continue: First charge after 7 days
- If you cancel: Returns to Free plan
FAQ
Q: What counts as a "unique visitor"? A: Each distinct browser/device visiting your store. One person visiting multiple times counts as one visitor.
Q: What happens if I exceed my limit? A: Protection continues but some features may be limited. We'll notify you to upgrade.
Q: Is there an annual discount? A: Not currently. Monthly billing gives you flexibility.
Q: Can I pause my subscription? A: Contact support for pause options. Otherwise, downgrade to Free.
Q: Are there setup fees? A: No. Just the monthly subscription cost.
Q: Do you offer refunds? A: We follow Shopify's refund policy. Contact support for billing issues.