Question 1

How much does Modalyst cost in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst offers 4 pricing tiers in 2025: Hobby (Free) for 25 products with 5% transaction fee, Start Up ($35/month) for 250 products with 5% fee, Pro ($90/month) for unlimited products with 5% fee, and Platinum ($107/month) for unlimited products with 1% fee. Annual billing saves 25%.

Question 2

What is the Modalyst transaction fee?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst charges a 5% transaction fee on the retail value for non-AliExpress orders on Hobby, Start Up, and Pro plans. Platinum plan users pay only 1% transaction fee. This fee is charged on the total order value including product price and shipping.

Question 3

How does Modalyst compare to other dropshipping platforms?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst specializes in premium US and EU suppliers offering faster shipping (3-7 days) compared to traditional dropshipping (14-30 days). The platform integrates with Wix, Shopify, and BigCommerce, and focuses on branded products with higher profit margins.

Question 4

What platforms does Modalyst integrate with?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst integrates with Wix Stores, Shopify, and BigCommerce. The platform provides seamless product import, inventory sync, and automated order fulfillment for these ecommerce platforms.

Question 5

Is Modalyst worth it for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst offers a free Hobby plan (25 products, 5% fee) which is great for beginners to test dropshipping without upfront costs. However, the 5% transaction fee and premium supplier pricing means you need higher margins. Best for sellers focused on quality over quantity.

Question 6

How much can I make dropshipping with Modalyst?

Accepted Answer

Modalyst dropshipping profit depends on your product margins, sales volume, and plan. With typical 40% margins and 50 sales/month on the Start Up plan, you could net $800-1,000 monthly. Premium US/EU products allow higher pricing and margins compared to AliExpress.

Question 7

Should I upgrade to Modalyst annual billing?

Accepted Answer

Annual billing saves 25% on Modalyst subscriptions. For Start Up plan, you save $105/year ($420 → $315). For Pro plan, you save $270/year ($1,080 → $810). Upgrade to annual if you're committed to dropshipping long-term and want to reduce fixed costs.

Question 8

What is the best Modalyst plan for new dropshippers?

Accepted Answer

Start with the free Hobby plan to test Modalyst with 25 products and 5% transaction fee. Once you validate product-market fit and hit consistent sales, upgrade to Start Up ($35/month) for 250 products. Only upgrade to Pro or Platinum if you need unlimited products or lower transaction fees.

Question 9

Does Modalyst charge payment processing fees?

Accepted Answer

No, Modalyst does not charge payment processing fees. However, your ecommerce platform (Shopify, Wix) or payment processor (Stripe, PayPal) will charge their own processing fees, typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Factor these into your profit calculations.

Question 10

How does this calculator save my data?

Accepted Answer

Your inputs are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so when you return, your previous values are restored. No data is sent to our servers - everything stays private on your device. Clear your browser cache to reset.

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