Online stores

What it really costs to sell online with Shopify, Squarespace, Wix or WooCommerce, and how to pick the platform that fits your catalog and team.

This topic is for small businesses that sell products online, or plan to. It covers the hosted store platforms (Shopify, Squarespace and Wix) and the WordPress route with WooCommerce.

The monthly plan price is rarely the biggest cost. Card processing, extra transaction fees for outside payment providers, paid apps, premium themes and staff seats often add more. Our pages work through real monthly totals so you can compare like for like, with prices checked as of October 2026.

The right choice depends on how big your catalog is, how many people manage orders, whether you also sell in person, and how much upkeep you’re willing to own. A content-led site with a small shop needs something different from a growing product business.

Where to start

Begin with Shopify pricing explained to see what plans, card rates and add-ons cost at different sales levels.
If design and content matter as much as the cart, read Squarespace vs Shopify.
Considering WordPress? Shopify vs WooCommerce covers the cost and upkeep trade-off.
Also weighing Wix? See Shopify vs Wix, then our WooCommerce review if you lean toward self-hosting.

Once you’ve picked a platform, we can handle setup, payments and shipping for you.