Simple pricing that grows with your business.
The platform is free and open source-anyone can use Shepherd at no cost. The one-click deployment does the heavy lifting and includes built-in fees for the Shepherd plugin.
* 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 comparison below.
Shepherd.Commerce
free & self-hosted
Shepherd.Commerce is an open source product you can self-host. No per-order fees-you own the stack and the code. Custom deployment typically takes a few weeks to configure and go live - if you have the expertise.
Free ForeverGet started - self-hostedOne-click deploy
ready in 5 minutes or less
Your custom theme and branding. We handle domain, SSL, database, store setup, and more-you start populating products in an instant with full access to Shepherd front-end widgets and templates.
$1 per order · infinite managed scalabilityGet started - one-click deployFull management
we run your Shepherd.Commerce stack
We manage your entire Shepherd Commerce setup, handle maintenance updates, provide priority white-glove support, and guarantee <24 hour responses from ecommerce experts for inquiries.
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 - EnterprisePricing comparison
Select your Shepherd plan and compare it to other platforms. Subscription costs, per-order and volume fees, plugins, withdraw fees, and more-all in one view.
Third-party fees (e.g. payment processing) vary by provider. Data is indicative; verify on each platform.
| Feature / fee | Shepherd.CommerceOne-click deployView plans | ShopifyPricing | WordPress / WooCommercePricing | BigCommercePricing | EcwidPricing | eBayPricing | EtsyPricing | WixPricing | SquarespacePricing | MagentoPricing | PrestaShopPricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment processing (CC) | Your processor | 2.9% + $0.30 or your processor | Your Processor | 2.2%-2.9% + $0.30 or your processor | Your processor | ~2.9% + $0.30 | 3% + $0.25 | 2.6%-2.9% + $0.30 | 3% or Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 | Your Processor | Your Processor |
| Platform subscription | Free | $29-399/mo | Free | $30-300/mo | $35-149/mo (*$5/mo for < 10 products) | - | Etsy Plus $10/mo (optional) | $29-159/mo | $23-49/mo | Free (OS) or Adobe $22k+/yr | Free (OS) or Ready ~$25/mo |
| Hosting | $10/mo typical | Included | $10-50+/mo typical | Included | Included | - | - | Included | Included | Your own or Adobe cloud | Your own or PrestaShop cloud |
| Plugins & apps | Included | Typically $5-50/mo | Typically $20-50/mo | Many paid | Typically $5-15/mo | - | - | Many free and paid options | Limited; most built-in | Many free and paid options | Many free and paid options |
| Listing / marketplace fees | - | - | - | - | - | 50 free/mo, then $0.35 each | $0.20/listing (4 mo) | - | - | - | - |
| Per-order platform fees | $1 per order | 0.5%-2% (or 0% with Shopify Payments) | - | - | - | ~10-12% + $0.30/order | 6.5% + 3% + $0.25/sale | - | - | - | - |
| Volume-based fees | - | Tiers reduce % at scale | - | Platform fees scale with sales | Platform fees vary by product count | Varies by category | % on every sale | - | - | Enterprise by volume | Depends on hosting |
| Ease of use? | We deploy; you focus on products and store config plus your own hosting plan. Database and caching are handled by us. | Hosted platform; you manage products, theme, and apps. Low infra effort. | You manage hosting, WooCommerce, plugins, and updates. Full stack effort. | Hosted; you manage products and apps. Low infra effort. | Hosted or embed; you manage products and add-ons. Low effort. | Marketplace; you list items and manage orders. Low infra effort. | Marketplace; you list and manage orders. Low infra effort. | Builder + hosting; you manage products and design. Low effort. | Hosted; you manage products and design. Low effort. | Self-host or Adobe; you or your team manage the full stack. Very high effort if you're not deeply familiar with the platform. | You manage hosting, modules, and updates. Significant effort. |
| Scalability? | Managed scaling for database, caching, and admin layers; high volume stores may struggle with performance if you choose a weaker hosting plan through a third party. | Scales well; tier limits and transaction % can add significant cost at volume. | Scales with your hosting and caching; you tune performance. | No transaction fees at any tier; good for high volume. | Suited to small catalogs; scales with plan and product limits. | Massive scale; marketplace fees and policies apply. | Craft/handmade scale; fees on every sale. | Builder limits; best for small to mid volume. | Commerce tiers have limits; best for small shops. | Enterprise-grade; built for high volume and complexity. | Scales with hosting and modules; good for mid to large. |
| Notes | One-click deploy; no hidden fees. | All-in-one; transaction fees add up at scale. | Flexible; you maintain hosting and plugins. | No transaction fees; good for high volume. | Good for small catalogs; scales with plan. | Marketplace; fees impact margin. | Craft/handmade; fees on every sale. | Builder + ecommerce; tiered processing. | Design-focused; transaction fee on lower tier. | Enterprise-grade; high cost for full edition. | EU-friendly; module costs add up. |
| Est. 50 orders/mo total | ~$60/mo | ~$80-500+/mo | ~$30-90+/mo | ~$30-300/mo | *$40-160/mo | ~10-12% of GMV + listing | ~9.5% + $0.25/sale + listing | ~$30-160/mo | ~$25-50/mo | ~$0 (OS) to $2k+/mo | ~$0-50+/mo |
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