🏢 Platform Comparison

Velosites vs Shopify

Shopify is built for e-commerce. Velosites does e-commerce plus full websites. Here's when to choose each.

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At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $49/month
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

Shopify

  • $39-299/month
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesShopify
E-commerce FocusE-commerce + full websitePure e-commerce platform
Product ManagementFull inventory systemAdvanced inventory
Payment ProcessingStripe/SquareShopify Payments + others
Website DesignCustom designE-commerce templates
Page Speed90+ score60-70 typical
Monthly Fees$49/month$39-299/month
Transaction FeesNone (Stripe/Square rates)0.5-2% + payment fees
SupportDirect human support24/7 support

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • •No transaction fees
  • •Custom design
  • •Faster page speeds
  • •Full website + store
  • •Lower monthly cost
  • •Direct support

✗ Cons

  • •Fewer e-commerce apps
  • •Less multi-channel focus

Shopify

✓ Pros

  • •Pure e-commerce focus
  • •Huge app ecosystem
  • •Multi-channel selling
  • •Advanced inventory
  • •POS system

✗ Cons

  • •Transaction fees add up
  • •Higher monthly costs
  • •Template limitations
  • •Slower page speeds

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Small-medium stores (under 1000 products)
  • Service businesses with products
  • Businesses wanting custom design
  • Avoiding transaction fees

Choose Shopify if you want:

  • Large product catalogs
  • Multi-channel selling needs
  • Physical retail + online (POS)
  • Drop-shipping businesses

Our Honest Recommendation

Choose Velosites for small-medium stores wanting custom design and no transaction fees. Choose Shopify for large product catalogs and multi-channel selling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Velosites handle e-commerce?

Yes! We build full e-commerce sites with payment processing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

Why choose Velosites over Shopify?

Lower total cost (no transaction fees), faster speeds, and custom design. Good for most small-medium stores.

Can I migrate from Shopify to Velosites?

Yes! We can migrate your products, customers, and orders. Many stores switch to save on transaction fees.

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