Shopify vs Kaspi Fee Comparison

How to Use the Shopify vs Kaspi Calculator

Enter the sale price and the two percentage rates: one for Shopify and one for Kaspi. By default, the calculator suggests a price of 25,000 ₸, a Shopify rate of 2.9%, and a Kaspi rate of 9.9%, but you can change them to your own values.

Once you enter your data, you will immediately see three results: the Shopify commission, the Kaspi commission, and the difference. For the default values, you get: Shopify commission 725.00 ₸, Kaspi commission 2,475.00 ₸, and a difference of 1,750.00 ₸ in favor of Shopify.

Amounts are shown in ₸ by default. If you want to compare other rates or another currency, simply enter your own numbers. Remember that the rates in the calculator are estimates — before making a decision, check the current Shopify and Kaspi pricing.

How to Calculate a Percentage Commission from the Sale Price

You calculate a percentage commission with a simple formula: commission = sale price × percentage rate ÷ 100. If the price is 25,000 ₸ and the rate is 2.9%, the calculation looks like this: 25,000 × 2.9 ÷ 100 = 725.00 ₸.

For a rate of 9.9% at the same price, you get: 25,000 × 9.9 ÷ 100 = 2,475.00 ₸. The difference is 2,475.00 - 725.00 = 1,750.00 ₸. The calculator shows it as an absolute amount and tells you which platform has the lower commission. When commissions are equal, it indicates Shopify.

Enter your own rates if you want to compare other options. You can also calculate in any currency — just make sure the price and rates use the same currency. However, the tool does not calculate net amount or profit, so it is not a substitute for a full cost calculation.

Shopify: What Fees Beyond Commission Affect Cost

The calculator compares only the percentage commission on the sale price. In the real cost of selling on Shopify, other line items may also appear that the tool does not add in.

• subscription or recurring fee for your chosen plan,
• payment processing and currency conversion fees,
• apps, integrations, and additional store features,
• shipping, logistics, packaging, and return handling costs,
• taxes, local fees, and accounting costs,
• advertising budget, discounts, and loyalty programs.

Whether these fees apply and how much they cost depends on your plan, market, payment method, sales volume, and individual terms. Check current rates directly in Shopify's pricing and with your payment processor or logistics provider.

Kaspi: Categories, Thresholds, and Extra Fees

Compared with Shopify, the tool treats Kaspi the same way: it uses only one percentage rate that you enter. In practice, Kaspi's pricing can be more complex and depend on product categories, sales thresholds, the program you participate in, and the type of agreement.

Beyond the sales commission, additional fees may apply, for example for selected payment methods, offer promotion services, logistics, return handling, or additional selling features. There is no single universal rate for all sellers, so you are comparing only the assumptions you provide.

The default value of 9.9% is only a starting point for comparison. If you know your real rates for your category and program, enter them in the calculator. Before making a decision, check Kaspi's current pricing and your agreement terms, because they can change the final cost.

Tool Limitations and What It Does Not Include

The tool is a comparison calculator, not a full profitability calculation. It calculates only the percentage commission on the price you enter and the difference between Shopify and Kaspi. It does not calculate net amount, profit, or other costs of selling.

Items outside its scope include, among other things: fixed fees, subscriptions, payment costs, delivery, returns, taxes, customs duties, exchange rates, discounts, advertising, and individual agreement terms. The tool also does not know current platform pricing, thresholds, or categories.

Treat the result as a guide based on the assumption that the rates you enter match your situation. If you sell in several categories, use different payment methods, or have negotiated terms, calculate each option separately and compare it with the platform's current pricing. The tool is not intended for loading or saving files, or exporting results, and calculations run locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Default rates are estimates; check the current Shopify and Kaspi pricing before making a decision.