01Cost + fit decisionVersion 1.6 · Requirement-cost gate

Independent, source-linked cost model

Choose the right store platform with every cost in view.

Compare five platforms with your revenue, order volume, local currency, and must-have features. Detailed evidence appears only when you need it.

No pay-to-rankPer-platform ratesUncertainty labeled

Your store numbers

Build a fair estimate

USD

Business location

Monthly revenue$Orders / month

Average order$Revenue = orders × average order. Editing one keeps them aligned.

Sources checked 3 Aug 2026 · FX snapshot 31 Jul 2026

Fine-tune assumptions Practical stack

Cost scope

Practical stackPlan + lean operating allowancesPlatform onlyPlan + payments + required add-ons

1 USD in USDOnly converts USD planning baselines; confirmed local quotes replace them.

Accuracy gate

Confirm every row against checkout and gateway terms.

0 / 5 confirmed

Public prices are a dated baseline, never your contract. Edit any amount that differs, add the complete cost of selected must-haves, then check the row only after every field matches the quote available to your business.

ShopifyBasic · annual billing · auto-selected

Planning allowance — confirm checkout

Plan / monthCard rate%Fixed / orderApps / monthUpkeep / month

WixCore · annual billing reference

Planning allowance — confirm checkout

Plan / monthCard rate%Fixed / orderApps / monthUpkeep / month

SquarespaceCore · annual billing reference

Planning allowance — confirm checkout

Plan / monthCard rate%Fixed / orderApps / monthUpkeep / month

WooCommerceManaged starter stack

Planning allowance — confirm checkout

Plan / monthCard rate%Fixed / orderApps / monthUpkeep / month

HostingerEcommerce Growth · renewal planning

Payment quote required

Plan / monthCard rate%Fixed / orderApps / monthUpkeep / month

04 / Trust, condensed

The proof is one click away.

The homepage stays focused on the decision. Exact math, source policy, privacy, and commercial rules remain public on one audit-friendly page.

CalculationSee the exact formula

Every included cost, evidence label, ranking rule, and exclusion.

Source freshnessChecked 3 Aug 2026

Official terms where published; FX snapshot 31 Jul 2026.

IndependenceNo payment can buy rank

Commercial relationships stay outside the cost and fit formula.

05 / Research paths

Go deeper only where it helps.

Open one direct comparison, your selected market baseline, or the complete guide library. The calculator stays uncluttered.

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