Custom storefront Headless operating costs

Topic summary

Developer requests guidance on operating costs and plan requirements for a headless custom storefront built with Next.js on Shopify.

Key questions asked:

  • Estimated costs to run a custom Next.js storefront connected to Shopify products (e.g., hosting, infrastructure, and ongoing expenses).
  • Which Shopify plan is needed (Basic vs Plus) and what is included for custom storefronts.

Context:

  • “Custom storefront/headless” refers to using a decoupled front end (Next.js, a React framework) instead of Shopify’s default theme, while still leveraging Shopify for commerce functions.

Current status:

  • No responses have been provided yet; the thread remains open and unanswered.
  • No decisions, action items, or concrete outcomes have been established.
Summarized with AI on January 30. AI used: gpt-5.

Hi everyone, I’m a developer on shopify platform, I have a few clients who want to implement custom storefront (next.js), let me know how much it will cost to put it on the actual product it will include what is that? like shopify basic, or plus etc… thanks everyone!

no one in here?