Shopify
Website & ecommerceBuild and run your own online store. Sellers comparing a branded website or their own ecommerce store.
Check UK plansPlan, apps and transaction costs vary
Build your own store
Your brand.
Your own website.
Compare ecommerce platforms, website builders and hosting. Check regular costs, renewal terms and the features you need.
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Wix
Website & ecommerceCreate a website with store features. Sellers comparing a branded website or their own ecommerce store.
Check plansCheck an ecommerce-enabled plan
Squarespace
Website & ecommerceBuild a branded website and online store. Sellers comparing a branded website or their own ecommerce store.
Check plansCheck commerce features and transaction fees
Hostinger
Hosting & website builderCompare hosting and website-building options. Sellers comparing a branded website or their own ecommerce store.
Check UK plansIntroductory and renewal pricing differ
SiteGround
Websites & hostingWeb hosting with WordPress and WooCommerce hosting options. Sellers setting up an independently hosted store or website.
Check live plansPlan and usage costs need confirming
Webflow
Websites & hostingVisual website building and hosted site publishing. Sellers needing a designed brand website and evaluating its commerce fit.
Check live plansPlan and usage costs need confirming
Compare the cost of a working store.
Estimate a product’s profit →Include the regular plan, domain renewal, payment fees, paid apps and any sourcing or fulfilment subscription. A promotional monthly equivalent may require an upfront annual or multi-year payment.
Choose your required ecommerce features first, then check the current UK checkout and renewal terms.
A little more detail, when you need it
Compare website builders for a small online shop
Start with the features your shop needs
List your product types, payment requirements, delivery options and essential integrations before comparing plans. A simple portfolio and a working ecommerce checkout need different features. Read the website provider profiles for compatibility, plan limits and trial terms. If you sell physical products, check stock management, product options and the order workflow you will actually use.
Browse website provider profilesBudget for the regular cost
Include the ongoing plan, domain renewal, payment charges and any paid apps or supplier subscription. Keep upfront commitments visible even when a provider advertises a monthly equivalent. An introductory discount can help with launch costs, but it is not a permanent budget. Verify the current checkout price and renewal terms with the provider before buying.
Model your shop costsBuild a small version and test the journey
Prepare clear product photos, product descriptions and delivery information. Check the shop on your phone, then follow the buying journey through the platform’s supported test process. Start with a manageable catalogue and add complexity when you have a reason. Your own website and a customer marketplace are different routes; running a store does not automatically bring an audience.
Prepare storefront product photos