B2B + D2C Ecommerce · One click
Your store. Your infrastructure.
On your infrastructure.
Shepherd is a full ecommerce stack: database, API, admin, and storefront on infrastructure you control. We also publish practical guidance on fulfillment, shipping, and day-to-day store operations.
US store owners · Ship and sell globally
Works across many business types
Small shops, enterprises, manufacturers, dropshippers, retailers, and SaaS teams use the same core platform.
Small shops & independents
Run a storefront, admin, and API without building a custom stack from scratch. Connect the tools you already use.
Enterprises
Run on infrastructure you control. Neon, VPS, Vercel. Your accounts, your data, your access policies.
Manufacturers & brands
Sell D2C and B2B from one stack. Inventory, orders, and shipping in a single admin.
Dropshippers & marketplaces
Connect suppliers, manage listings, and fulfill orders from one system you host.
Third-party retailers
White-label storefronts, multi-store support, and unified reporting across locations.
SaaS & digital products
Sell software, licenses, and digital goods alongside physical products in the same catalog.
Core commerce features, without per-order platform fees.
Catalog, checkout, payments, shipping, SEO, and admin. The same baseline you expect from Shopify or BigCommerce, with no per-sale percentage and no app-store markup.
Products & Catalog
Variants, collections, reviews, and custom product types for physical, digital, license, and subscription sales.
Learn more →Cart & Checkout
Server-verified totals, live carrier rates, and tax estimation before the charge ever happens.
Learn more →Payments
Stripe, Authorize.Net, and Coinbase Commerce behind one hub. Your processor, your rates, 0% added fees.
Learn more →Shipping & Logistics
3D bin packing, multi-carrier rate shopping, and ShipStation workflows priced into checkout.
Learn more →SEO & Discoverability
Site-wide audits, trend-aware copy suggestions, and sitemaps that maintain themselves.
Learn more →Admin & Analytics
One dashboard for KPIs, bulk catalog tools, orders, and every plugin's settings.
Learn more →How it works.
Connect your accounts once, then deploy. Shepherd provisions Neon, your VPS, GitHub repos, and Vercel in sequence.
- 1Guided deploy (coming soon): Neon DB, VPS Strapi API, Vercel admin and storefront
- 2Your GitHub, Vercel, Neon, and VPS accounts. Your credentials stay yours.
- 3For US store owners who sell domestically and internationally
- 4CDN caching and SSR for fast storefront pages
- 5Strapi headless CMS with a Next.js storefront template
Practical guidance beyond the software
Shepherd includes notes and guides on fulfillment, shipping, and operations. Useful when you are setting up a store for the first time.
Product development
Guidance on developing and sourcing products that sell, from idea to first order.
Picking & packing
Notes on pick, pack, and ship workflows, whether you fulfill in-house or use a 3PL.
Shipping rate comparisons
Compare carriers and service levels so you choose the right option for cost and delivery speed.
Negotiated rates
How to get better shipping rates through volume, programs, and carrier negotiations.
Supplies: boxes, labels, label makers
What to buy for boxes, tape, labels, and label printers, with cost in mind.
Packing strategies to minimize breakage
Pack for the journey: padding, void fill, and best practices so products arrive intact.
Straightforward information at each step, written for store owners who are learning as they go.
US-based. Globally ready.
Shepherd is designed for US-based store owners. Your storefront and admin run on your infrastructure, and you can ship and sell to customers anywhere.
Hands-on support
Talk with people who have launched and run ecommerce stores. Help with strategy, setup, and operations when you need it.
- Direct access. Work with ecommerce practitioners, not a generic ticket queue.
- Strategy and setup. Store architecture, catalog structure, and checkout flow.
- Operations and growth. Fulfillment, shipping, ads, and scaling when you are ready.
Available for teams that want a dedicated partner from launch through scale.
Pricing overview
The platform is free and open source. Anyone can self-host at no cost. Guided deploy and managed plans add setup and support on top of that.
* Pricing does not include any third-party fees for shipping, payment processing, or other services. For a complete breakdown of all fees, please see the pricing page.
Shepherd.Commerce
free & self-hosted
Shepherd.Commerce is open source. Self-host with no per-order fees. You own the stack and the code. Expect a few weeks to configure and go live if you are setting it up yourself.
Free ForeverGet started - self-hostedOne-click deploy
guided setup (coming soon)
Your theme and branding on infrastructure you own. Domain, SSL, database, and store setup handled through a guided flow. Includes Shepherd storefront widgets and templates.
$1 per order on managed plansComing soonFull management
we run your Shepherd.Commerce stack
We manage your Shepherd Commerce setup, handle maintenance updates, and provide priority support with responses within 24 hours from people who run ecommerce stores.
Enterprise
custom solutions & volume pricing
Custom solutions and volume-based pricing with yearly minimums. Ideal for high-volume operations or multi-store setups. Reach out to discuss your requirements, integration scope, and get a tailored proposal from our team.
Custom pricingContact us - EnterpriseWant to get started?
Self-host the open source stack, or sign up for early access to guided deploy when it is available.