
Quick answer: Yes — Shopify themes are a one-time purchase for one store only. You pay once (usually between $180 and $400), and the theme is yours to use for the life of that store — no subscriptions, no renewals. But you can’t reuse the same theme on multiple stores without buying another license.
When I first started building Shopify stores, I assumed buying a theme was like paying for a monthly app or subscription.†
But the truth is, Shopify’s theme pricing is pretty straightforward — and once you understand how the licensing works, it’s easy to plan your budget, scale your store, and avoid any surprises.