HONEST E-COMMERCE COMPARISON CUSTOM CODE VS. SHOPIFY KEEP YOUR MARGIN.
Looking to scale without being tied to rising monthly app costs or transaction percentages on your sales? We compare custom stores with Shopify fairly so you can make the right decision.
VIEW OUR PRICING SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
Side-by-side technical and margin comparison at a glance.
| Metric | LUX-LEET Custom Store | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Commission | 0% (Zero transaction commission) | Up to 2.0% per order |
| App Subscriptions | Zero extra apps (Built in-house) | Multiple paid app subscriptions needed |
| Checkout Freedom | 100% Unrestricted customization | Restricted (Requires Plus plan) |
| Data & Layout Ownership | Custom layout & data ownership (Licensed framework, no lock-in) | Hosted on Shopify servers (No source code ownership) |
| Design Freedom | 100% unique storefront design, zero theme limits | Constrained by Liquid theme templates |
| Customer & Order Data | Full ownership of customer & order data | Stored on Shopify's platform |
Shopify can be the right call for a first store you want live this week with zero engineering involved. Once volume grows and every percentage point of margin matters, the monthly app costs and transaction fees start outweighing the convenience.
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CLEAR ANSWERS
Clear answers to common questions about migrating from Shopify to a custom store.
Does a custom online store load faster than Shopify?
Yes, absolutely! Shopify relies on shared servers and multiple third-party app scripts that slow down pages. LUX-LEET engineers custom stores on fast servers with zero app bloat.
How much do I save on transaction fees?
Shopify takes up to 2% on every order unless you use their own payment gateway. LUX-LEET charges 0% commission on your revenue, preserving your profit margin.
Can you migrate my existing Shopify catalog to custom software?
Yes, of course! We migrate your complete product catalog, images, customer accounts, and order history onto your new custom store.