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OverviewA Shopify app is usually sold as a monthly subscription to merchants, and payment normally runs through Shopify’s own…Introduction
A Shopify app is usually sold as a monthly subscription to merchants, and payment normally runs through Shopify’s own billing, with Shopify taking a share. That gives recurring revenue, but also close dependence on the platform. Ask for exports from the Shopify Partner Dashboard showing active installs, subscriptions, cancellations and payouts month by month, so you can see the real trend and churn.
Transferring the app and platform rulesThe app is tied to the seller’s Partner account.Handover
The app is tied to the seller’s Partner account. Shopify has a procedure for transferring apps between Partner accounts, but conditions apply, so check them for this particular app before you agree on a price. Find out what happens to ratings, subscriptions and payouts during the transition. Shopify regularly changes its requirements for apps, billing, performance and data protection, and an app that does not meet them can be removed from the store.
Apps have access to stores’ data on orders and customers. Review what data the app fetches and stores, where it is kept, and whether the app meets the data protection requirements set by both Shopify and the GDPR. Look at hosting and running costs too, as they often rise with the number of stores.
Price and key figuresSitavo’s indicative range for plugins and extensions is 2.5–4.5 times annual profit, cross-checked against 1–3 times…Finance
Sitavo’s indicative range for plugins and extensions is 2.5–4.5 times annual profit, cross-checked against 1–3 times revenue. Stable subscriptions, low churn and good ratings push the price up. Dependence on a single feature that Shopify could choose to build into the platform pulls it down.
Before you make an offerPartner Dashboard exports with installs, subscriptions and churn.Guide
- Partner Dashboard exports with installs, subscriptions and churn.
- Conditions for transferring the app to your Partner account.
- Ratings and support requests.
- Store and customer data, and how it is protected.
- Hosting and running costs per store.
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