What is a low-cost online store?
A low-cost online store is an online store solution that gives you the best value for money - without compromising on quality, speed or features. But "cheap" is not just about the monthly subscription price. The real cost of running an online store is made up of many more elements: transaction fees, feature purchases, certificates, plugins and hidden fees.
Many merchants find that the solution that looked cheapest at first ends up costing far more than expected. That's why it's crucial to look at the total cost - not just the price of the front page.
Comparison over 12 months: What does an online shop really cost?
At $100,000/month in revenue
| Shoporama PRO | Shopify Basic | DanDomain (typical) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual subscription | 16,800 kr | ~3,480 kr | ~7,188 kr |
| Transaction fee/year | 0 kr | 24.000 kr | Varies |
| Add-ons (newsletter, cookie consent) | ~1.200 kr (SST+newsletter) | ~4.800 kr | ~3,600 kr |
| Total per year | ~17,800 kr | ~32,280 kr | ~22,788 kr |
At 200,000 kr/month in revenue
| Shoporama PRO | Shopify Basic | DanDomain (typical) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual subscription | 16,800 kr | ~3,480 kr | ~7,188 kr |
| Transaction fee/year | 0 kr | 48,000 kr | ~24.000 kr |
| Add-on purchases | ~1,200 kr (SST+newsletter) | ~4.800 kr | ~3,600 kr |
| Total per year | ~17,800 kr | ~56,280 kr | ~34,788 kr |
The higher the revenue, the more you save with Shoporama PRO. See our prices and the full Shopify comparison.
What is included in the Shoporama price?
One of the key differences between Shoporama and other ecommerce platforms is that most features are included in the subscription:
- AI Assistant - product texts, SEO optimization and image recognition
- Page designer - drag-and-drop for front pages and landing pages
- POS / Checkout system - sell in physical store with the same inventory
- Loyalty program - reward returning customers
- Cookie consent - GDPR compliance out of the box
- SEO tools - meta-tags, sitemap, schema markup
- Discount codes and promotions - volume discounts, free shipping, buy X get Y
- Statistics and ABC analysis
Some add-ons are available: server-side tracking (89 kr/month) and newsletter (1 kr per 100 mails). But even with add-ons, the total price is far lower than the competition.
Payment solutions
MobilePay, Stripe, QuickPay, ePay, PayPal, Klarna, ViaBill - all included.
Shipping
PostNord, GLS, DAO, Bring, Shipmondo - all included.
Accounting
e-conomic, Dinero, Billy - automatic synchronization included.
Hidden costs you need to know
Transaction fees
Shopify charges up to 2% extra per order. Over a year, that adds up quickly. With Shoporama PRO, you pay 0% in transaction fees.
Buying basic features
Newsletters, cookie consent and loyalty programs are often expensive add-ons with other platforms. An external newsletter system typically costs $200-500/month, cookie consent $100-200/month.
Currency costs
Shopify invoices in USD, which means your price fluctuates with the dollar exchange rate. Shoporama bills in Danish kroner.
The FLEX plan: Start free and pay only when you sell
With Shoporama's FLEX plan, you pay $0 per month in subscription and 5% of your revenue. This means:
- No start-up costs
- You only pay when you sell
- Access to all features
- 30-day free trial without credit card
- Upgrade to PRO when it makes sense
When your revenue passes around $28,000 per month, it's a good idea to switch to PRO and save the transaction fee.
Who is a cheap online shop for?
- Startups - the FLEX plan makes it free to get started
- Established webshops looking to save - switch from Shopify or DanDomain and save thousands a year. Compare with DanDomain
- Physical stores that want to go online - POS included in the price
- The price-conscious entrepreneur - no commitment, cancel anytime
Conclusion
The cheapest online store is the one with the fewest hidden costs. Shoporama gives you a complete Danish online store solution with most features included in the price. With PRO at DKK 1,400/month (ex. VAT) and 0% transaction fee, you have full control over your costs. And with FLEX, you can start completely free.
Check out our prices and features and discover why Shoporama is the cheapest online store when you look at the total cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheap online store cost?
With Shoporama FLEX, you can start an online store for $0/mo - you only pay 5% of your sales. PRO costs $1,400/mo (ex. VAT) with 0% transaction fee. Both include most features.
Can a cheap online store be professional?
Yes, it can. Shoporama gives you professional design themes, AI assistant, POS, loyalty program, and integrations to Danish payment and shipping solutions - also on the FLEX plan.
What should I look out for with cheap online shops?
Look out for hidden costs: transaction fees, paid apps, lock-in periods and add-ons for basic features. Always look at the total cost over 12 months.
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