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Solveita vs Shopify: Store vs Full Website

Shopify is built for selling products online. If your business needs more than a shopping cart, you are using the wrong tool.

Head to Head

Feature Comparison

An honest comparison so you can make the right choice.

Monthly cost
SolveitaFrom €27/mo
Shopify€32-384/mo
Setup cost
Solveita€397
Shopify€0 (your time)
Transaction fees
SolveitaNone
Shopify0.5-2% per sale
Designed for your business
Solveita
Shopify
Who builds it
SolveitaWe do
ShopifyYou
Who handles updates
SolveitaWe do
ShopifyYou
General business website
Solveita
ShopifyE-commerce focused
Hosting included
Solveita
Shopify
Support
SolveitaDirect to developer
ShopifyEmail / live chat
Contract lock-in
SolveitaNone
ShopifyAnnual billing saves 25%
Fair Assessment

Where Shopify Wins

Credit where it is due.

E-commerce powerhouse

Shopify is purpose-built for selling online. Inventory management, payment processing, shipping labels, and thousands of apps for every store need.

App ecosystem

The Shopify App Store has thousands of plugins for marketing, fulfilment, accounting, and more. Hard to match that breadth.

Sell everywhere

Shopify connects to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Amazon, and POS systems. If multi-channel selling is your priority, it is hard to beat.

Our Edge

Where Solveita Wins

Built for your business, not just your store

Most businesses need a site that does more than sell products. Services, lead generation, portfolios, brand presence. That is what we build.

No transaction fees

Shopify takes a cut of every sale unless you use their payment processor. With us, your revenue stays yours.

Custom design, not a theme

Shopify themes look like Shopify themes. Customers notice. We design from scratch around your brand.

Nothing to maintain

No apps to update, no themes to patch, no plugin conflicts. We handle the entire site for you.

Price Breakdown

What You Actually Pay

Solveita

SetupFrom €397
MonthlyFrom €27/mo
Year 1 totalFrom €721
Transaction feesNone

Shopify Basic

Setup€0
Monthly€32/mo
Year 1 total€384
Transaction fees2% per sale + apps
"I cannot recommend Duane enough for his efficiency and effectiveness in how he works. If you're looking for some help related to your website I would strongly recommend that you work with Duane."
Luke DesiraFounder, MS Frog
Pricing

Pick Your Plan

Two plans. Fixed pricing. No surprises.

Limited spots available each month

Start now and lock in these prices forever

Essential

For businesses that need a simple, professional website.

€397+ €270/yr
  • Up to 5 unique pages
  • Professional layout
  • Mobile responsive
  • Hosting, security & speed included
  • Uptime monitoring
  • WhatsApp chat button
  • Contact forms
  • SEO foundations

1 free hour of changes & updates/mo

Choose Essential
Recommended

Professional

For businesses ready to grow online.

€747+ €370/yr
  • Everything in Essential, plus:
  • Up to 10 unique pages
  • Premium design with motion & interactions
  • Free domain included
  • Custom forms
  • We help write your website text
  • Content management system
  • Multilingual support
  • Google Business Profile setup
  • Website analytics included

1 free hour of changes & updates/mo

Choose Professional

Bespoke

For businesses that need something built specifically for them.

From €1,477+ €470/yr
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Unlimited pages
  • Bespoke design by a professional designer
  • E-commerce & payment processing
  • AI integrations
  • API & third-party integrations
  • Member areas & portals
  • Advanced custom functionality
  • Priority support
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Shopify vs Solveita: Questions

Shopify is built around selling products online. You can add pages and a blog, but the entire platform is designed for e-commerce first. If your main goal is a business website with services, portfolios, or lead generation, Shopify adds complexity you do not need.

Yes. We offer e-commerce as an add-on to our managed website service. You get a store that fits your brand and site design, without being locked into an e-commerce platform for your entire web presence.

Shopify charges transaction fees on every sale unless you use Shopify Payments. On the Basic plan, that is 2% per transaction on top of payment processing fees. With Solveita, there are no transaction fees on your website.

Yes. We can rebuild your site with a custom design, migrate your content, and set up e-commerce if needed. We handle DNS, SSL, and the full transition.

Ready to Outgrow the DIY Stage?

From €397 setup + €27/mo. Custom design, hosting, and monthly updates included.

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