Question 1

How much does a simple online shop cost?

Accepted Answer

A simple online shop with Shopify or WooCommerce costs €2,000-5,000 for setup and design. Plus ongoing costs of €30-200/month.

Question 2

How much does a professional online shop from an agency cost?

Accepted Answer

A professional shop with custom design, SEO optimization and payment integration costs €5,000-25,000 depending on scope and product count.

Question 3

Can I create an online shop for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with WooCommerce (WordPress plugin) the basic setup is free. However, you need hosting (€5-30/month), a theme and possibly premium plugins.

Question 4

Shopify or WooCommerce – which is cheaper?

Accepted Answer

WooCommerce is cheaper in basic costs (no subscription) but requires more technical know-how. Shopify is more expensive (€29-299/month) but easier to use.

Question 5

What are the ongoing costs of an online shop?

Accepted Answer

Hosting (€10-50), shop system subscription (€0-299), payment provider (1.4-3.5% + fixed fee), SSL, possibly marketing and SEO – total €100-500/month.

Question 6

How many products make an online shop worthwhile?

Accepted Answer

Even 5-10 products can make a shop worthwhile if margins are good. More important than product count is demand and your marketing.

Online Shop Costs 2026