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Online store cost calculator
Pick platform, products and features and see what an online store costs in Canada — free, nothing stored.
CAD prices for Ontario and the rest of Canada; elsewhere, a guide.
How the estimate works
We start from a base price for the kind of store, add catalogue and payment setup, then add each feature. The agency figure is what the same setup costs from a conventional Ontario agency; ours is lower because routine work is AI-assisted and engineer-reviewed, and we host everything ourselves. Writing, photos and branding are priced separately. See the packages.
Common questions
How much does an online store cost in Canada?
A Shopify store set up by a studio usually costs $1,500 to $4,000 one-time, plus Shopify's subscription. A custom store with its own checkout runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the catalogue and features, and more when it connects to inventory or accounting systems.
Shopify or a custom store, which is cheaper?
Shopify is cheaper to launch. A custom store is cheaper to run once sales are steady, because there is no subscription and no platform cut of each sale. We tell you honestly which one fits after seeing your catalogue and volume.
What fees are there on top of the build?
Card processors such as Stripe and Moneris take a percentage of each sale plus a small per-transaction fee, paid to them directly. Shopify adds its monthly subscription. A custom store has hosting and support instead, which is the monthly figure in this calculator.
Can I move my products from Etsy, Shopify or Amazon?
Yes. We export your products, photos and variants, load them into the new store and set up redirects so old links keep working. Orders and customer lists can usually come along too.
How are shipping and taxes handled?
Shipping rates are set by region, weight or flat rate, with free shipping over an amount if you want it. Canadian GST, HST and provincial taxes are applied automatically by the buyer's province.
How long does it take to launch an online store?
A Shopify store with a small catalogue is usually live in two to three weeks once we have your products. A custom store takes four to eight weeks. Large catalogues and migrations add time for cleaning the data.
Is this calculator free, and do you keep my answers?
Yes, it is free. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you select is sent or stored. The only thing that leaves the page is the message you choose to send us on WhatsApp.
Want the exact number?
Send the estimate and a line about what you sell. You get a written quote the same day.