The common belief is that Shopify checkout customisation requires Shopify Plus. This is partly true — and partly outdated. Shopify’s introduction of Shopify Functions changed what is possible on standard plans significantly. Here is what you can actually do without Plus.
What Requires Shopify Plus
- Checkout UI Extensions that add custom fields, upsell widgets, or loyalty points to the checkout page layout
- Checkout Branding — custom fonts, colours, and layout in the checkout (though basic logo and colour branding is available on all plans)
- Draft order-based checkout customisation via B2B features
What Is Possible on All Shopify Plans via Shopify Functions
Shopify Functions are serverless scripts that run at checkout. They can modify payment methods, delivery options, and discounts — and they are available on every Shopify plan, not just Plus.
- Payment method visibility rules — show or hide payment methods based on cart value, customer tag, product, or country
- Delivery method rules — hide or rename shipping options based on conditions
- Order quantity rules — minimum, maximum, and per-customer limits enforced at checkout
- Custom discount logic — beyond standard Shopify discount codes
What Paymod Does on Standard Plans
Paymod brings Shopify Functions-powered payment rules to a no-code interface. On any Shopify plan:
- Hide Cash on Delivery above a cart value threshold
- Show bank transfer only to wholesale-tagged customers
- Hide BNPL for small orders
- Remove payment methods for specific shipping countries
Should You Upgrade to Shopify Plus?
Plus makes sense if you need custom checkout UI (not just payment rules), complex B2B checkout flows, or a dedicated account manager for your plan. For payment method control and order quantity rules, the Functions-based apps on standard plans cover most merchant needs without the Plus price tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Shopify Functions apps require any theme editing?
No. Functions run at the checkout level independently of your theme. No liquid edits, no theme changes.
Is there a performance impact from Functions apps at checkout?
Shopify Functions execute server-side at Shopify’s infrastructure level. There is no meaningful latency added to your checkout.
Install Paymod to add conditional payment rules to your Shopify checkout — no Plus, no code, no developer.
