E-commerce Website Cost in India (2026) — Shopify vs Custom vs WooCommerce Pricing
E-commerce website development in India costs ₹20,000–₹1,00,000 for Shopify/WooCommerce template stores, ₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000 for custom-designed stores, and ₹3,00,000–₹15,00,000 for headless commerce platforms. Factor in monthly costs: Shopify charges ₹2,000–₹22,000/month plus 2% transaction fees on non-Shopify payments.
E-commerce Website Cost in India (2026)#
2026 guide to e-commerce website costs in India. Shopify, WooCommerce, custom headless — compare pricing, monthly costs, transaction fees, and total cost of ownership for Indian businesses.
Why This Matters for Indian Businesses#
Every day, thousands of Indian business owners search Google for exactly this topic. The businesses that show up — with clear answers, transparent pricing, and professional presentation — are the ones that win the customer. The ones that don't show up? They don't even get considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions#
Which is cheaper — Shopify or WooCommerce for India?#
WooCommerce is cheaper upfront (free plugin + ₹5,000-15,000/year hosting) but needs more maintenance. Shopify costs ₹2,000-22,000/month but includes hosting, security, and updates. For Indian businesses doing ₹10L+ monthly revenue, total cost is often similar.
What payment gateway is best for Indian e-commerce?#
Razorpay (2% fee, best UPI support) and Cashfree (1.9% fee) are the top choices. Both support UPI AutoPay, credit/debit cards, net banking, and wallets. KaamLabs integrates these natively into all e-commerce builds.
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Key Architectural Answers
WooCommerce is cheaper upfront (free plugin + ₹5,000-15,000/year hosting) but needs more maintenance. Shopify costs ₹2,000-22,000/month but includes hosting, security, and updates. For Indian businesses doing ₹10L+ monthly revenue, total cost is often similar.
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