A WooCommerce store costs from $500 for a standard build with products, payments, shipping and tax set up. Larger catalogues and custom features are quoted by scope. You also pay yearly for a domain and hosting, plus any paid extensions and upkeep.
| Cost | What it covers | When you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Store build (from $500) | Setup, products, payments, shipping, tax, speed tuning | One time |
| Domain and hosting | Name and server for the store | Yearly or monthly |
| Paid extensions | Features beyond the core, if you need them | Per extension, usually yearly |
| Payment fees | Charged by Stripe, PayPal or your gateway per order | Per sale |
| Maintenance | Updates, backups, security (our plans start at $79 a month) | Monthly |
What raises the price of a WooCommerce store#
- A large catalogue or complex product options.
- Custom features such as subscriptions, bookings or custom checkout steps.
- Moving products and customers from another platform.
- Several languages or currencies.
- Integrations with accounting, stock or marketing tools.
What our from-$500 store includes#
Store configuration, product and category setup, Stripe and PayPal payments, shipping and tax settings, speed optimization and a handover session. Details are on our WooCommerce developer page.
Weighing platforms? Read WooCommerce vs Shopify. If you are choosing who to build it, see how to hire a WooCommerce developer.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Is WooCommerce free?
The WooCommerce plugin itself is free. You pay for the build, hosting, domain, any paid extensions and payment fees.
Does the from-$500 price include hosting?
No. Hosting and domain are separate yearly costs paid to your provider; we can advise on a suitable host.
Can I start small and add features later?
Yes. Many stores launch with the basics and add features once sales justify them.
