For the full service, see Shopify website design.
Most sellers ask what a Shopify store costs and get a single number back. That number usually covers the setup and leaves out what you will pay every month after launch. Here is what the total is actually made of, so quotes can be compared fairly.
What makes up the cost of a Shopify store?
| Part | One-time or ongoing | What decides it |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify plan | Monthly, billed in dollars | The plan level you need; changes with the exchange rate |
| Theme | One-time (free or paid) | Free themes are fine for many stores; paid ones add layouts |
| Apps | Mostly monthly | Reviews, WhatsApp, courier, upsell and filter apps add up |
| Payment setup | Setup work, then gateway charges per sale | Which gateway approves you and which methods you offer |
| Courier integration | Setup, then per shipment | Whether bookings are manual or connected to the order screen |
| Store build | One-time | Pages, design changes, product entry, collections and testing |
| Support | Ongoing | Who fixes problems and adds changes after launch |
What about a WooCommerce website price in Pakistan?
WooCommerce runs on WordPress and has no monthly platform fee. You pay instead for hosting, a domain, a theme, some paid plugins and the build. The trade-off is upkeep: WordPress, WooCommerce and plugins need regular updates and backups, or the store slows down and becomes a security risk.
| Shopify | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | Monthly, in dollars | None |
| Hosting | Included | You pay for it, in rupees with a local host |
| Updates and security | Handled by Shopify | Your job or your developer's |
| Extra features | Mostly paid apps | Mostly plugins, some paid |
| Moving away later | Products export; design does not | Full control of files and data |
For a deeper comparison, including when a custom store makes more sense, read Shopify vs WooCommerce vs custom.
Where the cost usually goes up
- Installing an app for every small feature instead of one well-chosen set.
- Hundreds of products with variants that need to be entered and photographed.
- Custom design beyond what the theme allows.
- Courier, accounting or stock connections to systems you already use.
- Multiple languages or currencies for buyers abroad.
Compare quotes on the total first-year cost, not on the setup price. A cheap setup with eight monthly apps can cost more than a higher build fee with fewer running costs.
What does Operix charge?
Starting prices for stores are on our pricing page. For a written quote we need your rough product count, payment methods and courier. If you are still deciding who builds it, see hiring a Shopify developer in Pakistan, and for the wider picture ecommerce website cost in Pakistan.
Not every store should be on Shopify. RAAH Fits runs on its own custom store with its own admin for products, orders and customers. Our web development service covers both routes. To get a quote, contact us.
Questions people ask
Is Shopify cheaper than WooCommerce in Pakistan?
Not always. Shopify has a monthly dollar fee but little upkeep; WooCommerce has no platform fee but needs hosting, plugins and regular updates. Compare the first-year total, not the setup price.
Can I pay Shopify in rupees?
Shopify bills its plans in dollars, so you need a card that works for international payments, and the rupee cost moves with the exchange rate.
Do I need paid apps on Shopify?
Some, depending on features. Many stores need only a few; the cost grows when an app is added for every small need.
Can you move my store from Shopify to WooCommerce later?
Products and customers can be exported and moved. The design and some app features have to be rebuilt on the new platform.
