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Webshop Development Costs: Complete Price Overview 2026

Last updated: April 2026

What does it cost to build a webshop in 2026? The costs for a professional webshop range from €1,499 for a basic Shopify store to €5,000+ for a fully custom e-commerce solution. In this comprehensive overview, we compare the costs of Shopify, WooCommerce and custom webshops, including ongoing and monthly costs.

What Does a Webshop Cost? Overview per Platform

The price of a webshop depends on the chosen platform, number of products and desired functionality. Below you'll find a complete cost overview per webshop type in 2026.

  • Shopify webshop (basic): €1,499-€2,499 one-time + €32-€384/month subscription. Quick to launch with standard theme, iDEAL and Mollie payment integration
  • Shopify webshop (extended): €2,499-€4,999 one-time + €32-€384/month. Custom design, advanced filters, product presentation and multilingual
  • WooCommerce webshop: €2,499-€5,999 one-time + €15-€50/month hosting. More control, own hosting, flexible expansion with plugins
  • Custom webshop (Next.js/headless): €3,999-€12,000+ one-time + €10-€25/month hosting. Maximum performance, SEO and scalability
  • At AEH Web Services: professional webshop from €2,499 with iDEAL, product catalog, responsive design and SEO optimization

Shopify Webshop: Costs and Possibilities

Shopify is the most popular e-commerce platform worldwide and an excellent choice if you want to sell online quickly. The total cost of a Shopify webshop consists of one-time build costs and monthly subscription fees.

  • Shopify Basic: €32/month — suitable for starters with a small product range
  • Shopify Standard: €92/month — the most popular choice with extended reporting
  • Shopify Advanced: €384/month — for larger webshops with international sales
  • One-time build costs with a developer: €1,499-€4,999 depending on customization
  • Advantages: quick to launch, reliable, easy management, large app store for extensions
  • Disadvantages: monthly costs, less flexible than custom, transaction fees on top of payment provider

WooCommerce Webshop Costs: Flexible but Technical

WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin, but the total cost of a professional WooCommerce webshop is comparable to Shopify. The difference lies in where costs fall: more freedom, but also more responsibility for hosting and maintenance.

  • WooCommerce plugin: free, but premium themes cost €50-€200
  • Hosting: €15-€50/month for a fast, reliable server (managed WordPress hosting)
  • Premium plugins: €100-€500/year for essential extensions (payment, shipping, SEO)
  • One-time build costs: €2,499-€5,999 for a professionally set up WooCommerce shop
  • Advantages: full control, no platform transaction fees, large plugin ecosystem
  • Disadvantages: requires more technical maintenance, self-managed hosting, updates can cause conflicts

Monthly Webshop Costs: What Do You Pay per Year?

Besides one-time build costs, you need to account for ongoing monthly costs. How much does a webshop cost per year? Here's a realistic overview of annual costs per platform.

  • Shopify: €384-€4,608/year subscription + €200-€1,000/year for apps and themes
  • WooCommerce: €180-€600/year hosting + €100-€500/year premium plugins
  • Custom: €120-€300/year hosting (Vercel/AWS) — no platform subscriptions
  • Domain name: €10-€15/year (same across all platforms)
  • SSL certificate: usually included with hosting
  • Transaction fees: 1.5-3% per payment via Mollie or Stripe (all platforms)
  • Maintenance and updates: €49-€199/month when outsourced (€588-€2,388/year)
  • Total first year Shopify: approx. €2,500-€8,000 | WooCommerce: approx. €3,000-€7,500 | Custom: approx. €4,500-€13,000

Essential Webshop Features and Their Costs

A successful webshop needs more than just a product page. Below you'll find essential features and what they cost.

  • Product catalog with filters, search and categories — included in base package
  • Shopping cart and checkout with iDEAL, credit card, PayPal and Apple Pay — included
  • Inventory management and automated order processing — included with Shopify, plugin for WooCommerce (€0-€200/year)
  • Customer accounts and order history — included
  • Mobile-optimized design (65%+ of e-commerce traffic is mobile in the Netherlands) — included
  • SEO optimization for product pages and categories — included in build costs
  • Integration with accounting software (Exact, Moneybird): €200-€500 one-time
  • Connection with shipping partners (PostNL, DHL): €100-€300 one-time or via plugin
  • Multilingual webshop (NL/EN): +€500-€1,500 depending on number of products

What Determines the Price of a Webshop?

The cost of building a webshop is determined by several factors. Understanding these helps you better estimate the budget you need.

  • Number of products: 10 products vs. 10,000 products requires a different approach and more time
  • Custom design vs. standard theme: custom design costs €500-€2,000 more, but differentiates from competitors
  • Payment integrations: iDEAL is standard, but extra methods like Klarna or afterpay require configuration
  • Connections with external systems: ERP, accounting or inventory systems require custom work
  • Multilingual: each extra language increases build costs by 20-40%
  • Marketing integrations: Google Shopping, Facebook Pixel, Mailchimp connections
  • Product complexity: variants, customization options or configurators increase build costs

Building a Webshop: The Process at AEH Web Services

At AEH Web Services, I build professional webshops that don't just look great, but actually sell. You work directly with the developer, without intermediaries.

  • Step 1: Free consultation — we discuss your products, target audience and budget
  • Step 2: Custom quote — fixed price within 24 hours, no surprises
  • Step 3: Design and development — I build your webshop while you provide interim feedback
  • Step 4: Products and content — I help set up your product catalog
  • Step 5: Testing — thorough testing of checkout, payment and mobile experience
  • Step 6: Launch — your webshop goes live with SEO check and performance test

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a webshop cost in 2026?

Webshop development costs range from €1,499 for a basic Shopify store to €5,000+ for a custom solution. At AEH Web Services, a professional webshop starts from €2,499, including iDEAL integration, responsive design and SEO optimization. You get a fixed price upfront.

How much does a webshop cost per year in ongoing expenses?

Annual webshop costs are €500-€5,000 depending on your platform. Shopify costs €384-€4,608/year in subscriptions plus app costs. WooCommerce costs €300-€1,100/year in hosting and plugins. A custom webshop costs €120-€300/year in hosting. On top come transaction fees (1.5-3% per payment) and optional maintenance costs.

What does a professional webshop cost?

A professional webshop with custom design, iDEAL payment, product catalog and SEO costs between €2,499 and €7,999. The exact price depends on the number of products, desired features and chosen platform. During a free consultation, I calculate the exact costs for your situation.

Which webshop platform is best for me?

That depends on your budget, technical knowledge, and growth plans. Shopify is ideal to start quickly with minimal technical knowledge. WooCommerce offers more flexibility but requires more maintenance. A custom solution (Next.js + headless CMS) gives maximum control and performance for larger webshops.

What does a simple webshop cost?

A simple webshop with 10-50 products, standard theme and iDEAL payment starts from €1,499 on Shopify or €2,499 on WooCommerce. This includes product catalog, shopping cart, checkout and basic SEO optimization. Ideal for entrepreneurs who want to start selling online.

Which payment methods can I offer in my webshop?

iDEAL (essential for the Dutch market), credit card, PayPal, Bancontact, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna and more. Via Mollie or Stripe, I integrate all relevant payment methods. iDEAL is the standard for 70%+ of Dutch online purchases.

Can you improve my existing webshop?

Yes, I also help with optimizing existing webshops. Think speed improvements, better SEO, new design, extra functionality or migration to another platform. A free audit reveals the biggest opportunities for improvement.

How long does it take to build a webshop?

A Shopify webshop can go live within 1-2 weeks. A WooCommerce webshop takes 2-4 weeks. A custom webshop takes 4-8 weeks, depending on complexity and number of products.

What does a WooCommerce webshop cost?

A professional WooCommerce webshop costs €2,499-€5,999 one-time, plus €15-€50/month hosting and €100-€500/year for premium plugins. WooCommerce is free as a plugin, but total costs are comparable to Shopify when you include hosting, security and maintenance.

How many products can my webshop handle?

A custom webshop can handle tens of thousands of products without losing speed. Shopify's limit is 200,000+ products. WooCommerce can also handle thousands, provided hosting and database are properly configured.

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