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The three platforms, in depth.

All three are live, maintained builds we ship on today. Here is the honest comparison.

Comparison of KiEo, Shopify and WooCommerce across launch speed, cost, fit, payments and maintenance
Attribute KiEo Shopify WooCommerce
Live in 2 to 3 days1 to 2 weeks2 to 3 weeks
Monthly cost Lowest, one SaaS planMedium, subscription plus appsHosting only, but maintenance is on you
Best for D2C brands, WhatsApp-first selling, built-in invoicing and tax compliance, local payment methodsGlobal brands needing the app ecosystemBusinesses that must own everything or already run WordPress
Payments Local payment methods, cardsAll major gatewaysStripe, PayPal and more
Maintenance Fully managedMostly managedNeeds a care plan

Not sure? The consult is free and we will tell you honestly, including when the answer is not our own platform.

Packages

Fixed scope. Fixed price.

Store build

from $2,500

A custom WooCommerce or Shopify build, designed, configured and launched around your products.

Scope

What is included, and what is not.

Included

  • Store design in your brand colors and fonts
  • Product catalog setup
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Shipping and tax configuration
  • Launch and go-live support

Excluded

  • Ongoing maintenance and updates (see Care plans)
  • Product photography and copywriting
  • Paid marketing and ad spend
  • Third-party app or plugin subscription fees

Timeline

Live in 14 days.

  1. 1

    Enquiry

    Tell us about your business and what you sell.

  2. 2

    Free platform consult

    A free 30-minute call to find the right platform fit.

  3. 3

    Fixed scope and quote

    One page of scope, one price, no surprises.

  4. 4

    Build

    You see progress on a staging link throughout.

  5. 5

    Live in 14 days

    Then an optional care plan keeps it running.

Questions

What people ask before they build.

How much does a WooCommerce store cost?

A WooCommerce build starts from $2,500, as a fixed price for the full scope: design, products, payments, shipping and launch. The final number depends on how much catalog and integration work is involved, and we quote it before any work begins.

How long does it take to launch an online store?

KiEo stores go live in 2 to 3 days, Shopify builds take 1 to 2 weeks, and WooCommerce builds take 2 to 3 weeks. The timeline depends on the platform and how much custom work the build needs.

Shopify or WooCommerce for a small business?

Shopify fits businesses that want a global app ecosystem and are comfortable with a monthly subscription plus apps. WooCommerce fits businesses that want to own their stack outright or already run WordPress, in exchange for handling more maintenance themselves. We recommend whichever fits your business during the free consult, not whichever we happen to sell.

Do I own my store after you build it?

Yes. WooCommerce and Shopify builds are yours outright, hosted on your own accounts. KiEo stores run on our platform under a monthly plan, similar to any SaaS storefront.

What does the fixed price include?

Store design in your brand colors and fonts, product catalog setup, payment gateway integration, shipping and tax configuration, and launch support. Ongoing maintenance, photography, copywriting and paid marketing are not included, and are covered separately by a care plan if you want one.

Ready to build something that sells?

Tell us about your business. The platform consult is free, and honest even when the answer is not our own platform.