Short reads on technology, business, and personal growth from Frankie Ragan — a working developer, builder, and operator writing from Springdale, Arkansas.
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**Most small businesses will pay $500 to $5,000 to launch on Shopify and $100 to $1,500+ per month to run it well, while custom ecommerce usually starts around $15,000 to $40,000 plus ongoing maintenance.** This cost breakdown explains what drives the price, where cheap gets expensive, and when each option is actually worth paying for.

Shopify is usually the right choice for business owners who need to sell online quickly and reliably; custom ecommerce only makes sense when your pricing, workflows, or integrations are truly unusual. This comparison breaks down cost, fit, trade-offs, and when the middle-ground option is smarter.