How Much Does an E-commerce Website Cost in 2026?
Complete guide to online store development costs in India — from starter shops to multi-vendor marketplaces.
The E-commerce Opportunity in India
India's e-commerce market is projected to reach $200 billion by 2027. Whether you're selling handmade crafts or running a D2C brand, having an online store is no longer optional. But how much does it actually cost?
- SaaS Platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce): Lower upfront, recurring monthly fees
- Custom Development: Higher initial investment, no platform fees, complete control
- Marketplace Integration: Selling on Amazon/Flipkart alongside your own store
2026 E-commerce Costs (India)
Starter Store
Up to 100 products, basic features
Business Store
Custom design, inventory, analytics
Enterprise Store
Multi-vendor, ERP integration, scale
Mobile App Add-on
Native shopping app for your store
Platform Options Compared
Understanding your options helps you make the right choice for your business stage:
- Shopify (₹2,000-10,000/mo): Quick setup, limited customization, transaction fees, ideal for small catalogs
- WooCommerce (₹0 + hosting): WordPress-based, more flexibility, needs technical management
- Custom (One-time + maintenance): Complete ownership, unlimited features, scales infinitely, no platform limits
- Headless Commerce: Best of both — CMS flexibility with modern frontend, for tech-savvy teams
Essential E-commerce Features
TechnoTaLim E-commerce Packages
Complete online store solutions tailored to your business needs:
Starter Store
- Product Catalog
- Payment Integration
- Order Management
- Basic Design
Business Store
- Custom Design
- Inventory Management
- Multiple Payment Options
- Shipping Integration
- Analytics Dashboard
Enterprise Store
- Custom Development
- Multi-Vendor Support
- Advanced Analytics
- CRM Integration
- 24/7 Support
Ongoing & Hidden Costs
Hosting
Scales with traffic & products
Payment Gateway
Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree
Shipping APIs
Shiprocket, Delhivery, etc.
Maintenance
Updates, security, support
Payment Gateways in India
Choosing the right payment gateway is crucial for conversion rates:
- Razorpay: 2% + GST, best APIs, excellent dashboard, supports 100+ payment modes
- PayU: 2.25% + GST, strong in EMI options, good for D2C brands
- Cashfree: 1.9% + GST, lowest fees, good for high-volume businesses
- Instamojo: 2% + ₹3, simple setup, best for small sellers starting out
Our Development Process
- 1 Requirement Analysis: Understanding your products and target market
- 2 Design & Planning: UI/UX design and technical architecture
- 3 Development: Building your store with all required features
- 4 Payment Setup: Gateway integration and testing
- 5 Testing: Thorough testing of checkout, orders, and edge cases
- 6 Launch & Training: Go-live and team training on management
Frequently Asked Questions
Shopify (₹2,000-10,000/month) is great for quick launches with standard features. Custom development has higher upfront cost but no monthly platform fees, complete ownership, and unlimited customization. For high-volume businesses, custom typically provides better long-term ROI.
Popular options: Razorpay (2% + GST), PayU (2.25% + GST), Cashfree (1.9% + GST). All support UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets. We recommend Razorpay for its developer-friendly APIs and excellent dashboard.
Budget for: Hosting (₹500-5,000/month), payment gateway fees (1.5-2.5% per transaction), SSL certificate (often free with hosting), maintenance (₹2,000-10,000/month), and marketing/SEO.
Absolutely. We build e-commerce platforms that integrate with Tally, existing ERPs, warehouse management, logistics APIs (Shiprocket, Delhivery), and can sync inventory across multiple channels.
Starter stores: 2-3 weeks. Business stores with custom design: 4-6 weeks. Enterprise multi-vendor platforms: 3-6 months. We can also do phased launches to get you selling faster.
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