Shopify charges you monthly + transaction fees
App fees for basic features stack up fast
Theme fees just to look decent
You're renting your own store (locked in)
And when you want something they don't support? Too bad. You're stuck inside their walls.
The Reality
PLATFORMS
TAKE A CUT. FOREVER.
You're renting your own store.
Shopify charges you to exist. Then charges you to sell. Then charges you for apps to make the store actually work.
There's another way.
The Solution
WHAT YOU GET
A complete e-commerce store. Custom-built, fully owned, no recurring platform fees.
Product Catalog
- Unlimited products and categories
- Variants (size, color, etc.)
- Image galleries and descriptions
- Stock status and availability
Shopping Experience
- Fast browsing and search
- Real-time cart updates
- Wishlist and favorites
- Mobile-optimized throughout
Checkout & Payments
- Secure Stripe integration
- Multiple payment methods
- Order confirmation emails
- Tax calculation support
Customer Accounts
- Registration and login
- Order history and tracking
- Saved addresses
- Account dashboard
Admin Dashboard
- Product management
- Order processing
- Customer data
- Sales reporting
Performance & Security
- Fast page loads (Next.js)
- Secure payment handling
- SSL encryption
- GDPR compliance ready
Head to Head
WHY CUSTOM BEATS SHOPIFY
Feature
Shopify
Saminspire
Monthly Fees
$39-399/month forever
$0
Transaction Fees
0.5-2% per sale
Just Stripe's 2.9%
Design Limitations
Theme constraints
None (Unlimited)
Performance
Average
Optimized (Next.js)
Ownership
You're renting
You own everything
One-time investment. Yours forever.
Optional Extras
NEED MORE?
Inventory Management System
$1,500Multi-Currency Support
$800Subscription Products
$2,000Advanced Shipping Logic
$1,200Customer Review System
$600The Process
HOW IT WORKS
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
01
Planning
We map your catalog, shipping needs, and checkout flow.
02
Design
Custom store design matching your brand. Every page optimized for conversion.
03
Development
Complete build with Stripe, admin dashboard, and all functionality.
04
Testing
Full checkout testing, payment processing, edge cases covered.
05
Launch
Deploy, test orders, go live. You start selling.