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E-commerce Website Cost: Honest 2026 Ranges
Store cost splits into three tiers: a starter store with catalog, cart and payments runs $500–$1,200; a standard store with shipping rules, coupons and analytics $1,200–$3,000; advanced platforms with subscriptions, multi-currency or B2B pricing $3,000–$8,000+.
Compare honestly with Shopify: $39–$399/month plus app subscriptions plus transaction fees compounds to thousands over two years — fine for standard stores, expensive for anything custom. A one-time custom build removes the meter.
What's included
- ✓ Catalog, cart and secure checkout
- ✓ Payment, shipping and tax integrations
- ✓ Coupon and campaign tooling
- ✓ Ad tracking (Meta + Google) wired in
- ✓ Admin panel — manage everything yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What single feature raises cost most?
Custom checkout logic — B2B pricing, subscriptions, bundles. If your selling model is standard, you stay in the lower tiers.
Can I start small and upgrade?
Yes — that's the recommended path: launch the starter tier, prove demand, reinvest revenue into tier-two features.
How does the free project analysis work?
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