E-Commerce Website Cost in Pakistan: Custom Store vs Shopify
By Zohaib Rana, Zobix Solutions · 27 September 2026
Many Pakistani brands start by selling through Instagram and Facebook DMs. It works — until orders get lost in chats, customers ask the same questions all day, and you cannot run proper ads because there is no website to send traffic to. The next step is an online store, and the first question is always: how much will it cost?
Your three options
- Hosted platforms such as Shopify: quick to start, but you pay a monthly subscription (around Rs. 8,000 per month) plus paid apps and themes, and the costs continue for as long as the store is live.
- WordPress with WooCommerce: cheaper to start, but plugins, hosting, security updates and speed problems need ongoing technical attention.
- A custom store: built for your brand and paid for once, with the features Pakistani customers expect — cash on delivery, WhatsApp ordering and a fast mobile experience — included from day one.
The real cost over two years
Monthly fees look small, but they add up. At roughly Rs. 8,000 per month, a Shopify store costs about Rs. 96,000 in its first year and close to Rs. 1,92,000 over two years — before paid apps or a premium theme.
A custom e-commerce store from Zobix Solutions costs Rs. 35,000 one-time on the Basic plan or Rs. 45,000 one-time on the Pro plan, with no monthly platform fee. Hosting and your domain name remain small separate costs, as they would with any website.
What a Pakistani online store actually needs
- A fast, mobile-first design — most of your customers will shop from a phone.
- Product catalog with categories, sizes, colours and search.
- Guest checkout, so customers are not forced to create an account.
- Cash on delivery, still the most common payment method in Pakistan.
- WhatsApp ordering, so customers who prefer chatting can still order in one tap.
- Facebook Pixel installed, so your ads can track sales and retarget visitors.
- An admin panel where you manage products, orders, customers and coupons without coding.
A live example
Kakarot Online (kakarot.online) is a live production store built by Zobix Solutions with more than 280 products, categories, guest checkout and a full admin panel. It runs on the same platform offered to new brands, so you can browse it on your phone before deciding.
When Shopify still makes sense
Shopify can be a good fit if you sell mainly to international customers, need a very large app ecosystem, or want to launch a test store for a few weeks. For a Pakistani brand selling locally with cash on delivery, a one-time custom store usually costs less and fits local buying habits better.
How long does it take?
The biggest factor is usually content, not development. Having your logo, product names, prices, sizes and good product photos ready before the project starts is the fastest way to get your store live.
Bottom line
If you are paying a monthly platform fee or still taking orders in DMs, a one-time custom store is often the most cost-effective next step. See the full product pricing or get in touch to discuss your store.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Pakistan?
A custom e-commerce store from Zobix Solutions costs Rs. 35,000 one-time (Basic) or Rs. 45,000 one-time (Pro), with no monthly platform fee. Hosted platforms such as Shopify cost around Rs. 8,000 per month instead.
Can my online store accept cash on delivery?
Yes. Cash on delivery and WhatsApp ordering are included, since they are how most customers in Pakistan prefer to buy.
Can I add and edit products myself?
Yes. The admin panel lets you manage products, categories, orders, customers and coupons, and change your logo, colours and text without coding.
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