Why stores using third-party checkouts (GoQwik, Razorpay Magic etc) have a different pricing structure?

Different Pricing Models for Different Needs

CornerCart offers two pricing plans based on store needs:

Standard Plan – A fixed monthly subscription that varies based on your Shopify plan if you're using Shopify's native checkout. For stores using third-party checkouts, this plan is a flat $59 per month for stores using Shopify plans upto Shopify Advanced and it's $99 for Plus stores.
Business Plan – A fixed $199 per month subscription that includes advanced support and additional features, regardless of your Shopify plan or checkout platform.

If your store uses a third-party checkout platform (e.g., GoQwik), you might wonder why the pricing differs from a Shopify store on the same Shopify plan but using Shopify's native checkout.

This difference ensures fair pricing that reflects store usage and our operational costs, as explained below.

Why Standard Plan Pricing Depends on Your Shopify Plan (for Native Checkout Users)

For stores using Shopify’s native checkout, Standard Plan pricing is tied to their Shopify plan because:

Shopify's pricing charges a percentage of sales for checkouts which is progressively lower for higher Shopify plans.
This naturally encourages stores to opt for a Shopify plan more attuned to their current size, traffic and order count.
Our costs are tied to traffic and order volume, but we keep pricing simple by aligning it with Shopify’s plans.

Why Third-Party Checkouts Have a Different Pricing Model

Stores using third-party checkouts (e.g., GoQwik) operate differently, which impacts pricing:

They aren’t subject to Shopify’s checkout fees, allowing them to stay on lower-tier Shopify plans while processing high order volumes.
Supporting third-party checkouts requires additional development work, as Shopify Functions and other features need extra customization.
Hence the need for a slightly different pricing structure for shops using third party checkouts.

Note that this difference is only there for the Standard plan. Business plan pricing is the same for everyone regardless of Shopify plan or usage of third-party or Shopify native checkouts.

Pricing for Third-Party Checkout Users:

Standard Plan: $59/month (covers up to 5000 orders) for all stores except Plus stores and $99/month for Plus stores (upto 5000 orders per month).
Business Plan: $199/month (includes premium support and unlimited orders).

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to discuss and set up a call!

Updated on: 06/03/2025