Choosing the wrong ecommerce platform is expensive. The right one lets you launch fast, scale smoothly and avoid a rebuild. The wrong one locks you into a platform that fights your growth.
We help clients choose in our Ecommerce Development service, matching the platform to the business and growth plan.
Shopify handles hosting, security and updates. You add products and go. It is the fastest path to a live store, but monthly fees add up and you have less control over the checkout and custom code.
WooCommerce turns a WordPress site into a store. It is free to add, but you pay for hosting, plugins and maintenance. It suits businesses that already know WordPress and want flexibility without a full custom build.
Magento handles tens of thousands of products, complex rules and multi-store setups. It is open source and powerful, but it needs a developer and dedicated hosting. The total cost is high, but so is the capability.
A custom build is the right choice when you have unique business logic, complex integrations or a need for performance that off-the-shelf platforms cannot match. It is the most expensive upfront and the most flexible long term.
Start with the platform that gets you trading fastest. You can migrate when you have revenue to justify the move. A perfect platform that takes six months to build is worth less than a good platform that sells in six weeks.
A small ecommerce build with a standard platform starts from around $7,500 plus GST. A custom build with complex integrations, multiple currencies and advanced filtering typically runs from $15,000 to $35,000 plus GST.
TPR Media operates from Level 34, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, serving clients across Brisbane and Australia-wide.
TPR Media compares Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento and custom ecommerce builds, helping Australian businesses choose the right platform for their current stage and growth plan.