Which package fits you?Find out in 8 questions.
Published , last updated , by Berkay Abay, founder
What is a ready-made e-commerce platform?
Ready-made platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce or ikas (a Turkish e-commerce platform) handle orders, products and payments in a ready-made admin panel. The store opens quickly, and most basic needs come built in.
On the other hand, a platform license or subscription fee is usually paid on a regular basis. Design and functionality also stay within the limits the platform allows.
What is a custom admin panel?
With a custom panel, the order, product, stock and customer screens are built around how your store works. You are not tied to a platform, and you have more room in the design.
The initial setup costs more, and the software needs regular maintenance. That makes it a better fit for stores whose product structure or sales flow does not fit ready-made solutions.
When does each one fit?
If you want to test selling online and start quickly, with a small number of products and standard needs, a ready-made platform is a good start.
If you want an experience built around your brand, plan to grow your sales, or have a non-standard flow such as personalized products, a custom panel may fit better. The scope of our ready-made platform and custom panel packages is on our ecommerce website development page.
What to calculate before you decide
Compare the total yearly cost, not just the initial setup: the platform license, payment fees, app or plugin fees and maintenance.
Write down your number of products, your shipping setup, your variants and the integrations you will need later. Also put the payment gateway application and legal texts, such as distance sales terms, on the schedule, and have the legal texts approved by a legal advisor.
Related pages: Ecommerce website development and website packages and pricing.