E-Commerce Setup Costs: One-Off, Yearly and Per-Sale
Most businesses compare only setup fees. Recurring yearly and per-sale costs make up a large part of the real total.
Three cost groups
- One-off: setup, design, payment and shipping integrations, initial product upload, photography.
- Yearly: domain, hosting, theme or plugin licences, platform subscription.
- Per sale: payment provider commission, paid directly to the provider.
Platform choice
Open-source platforms have no subscription but need maintenance; hosted platforms charge monthly; custom builds fit B2B and dealer pricing. For a written quote, contact Alemo Dijital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the payment commission?
The merchant pays it per sale directly to the payment provider.
How many products do I need to start?
Even a few. Complete product data and good photos matter more than quantity.