Shopify Alternative: Custom E-commerce by Moydus
Summary
Shopify is great for standard e-commerce, but limits custom business models and charges transaction fees.
Moydus builds custom e-commerce platforms with no limitations, no transaction fees, full ownership.
Choose Shopify if: Standard product sales, quick launch, limited budget
Choose Moydus if: Unique business model, complex requirements, scaling fast
Why People Look for Shopify Alternatives
1. Platform Limitations
Can't build custom checkout flows, subscription models, or unique pricing logic Shopify doesn't support.
2. Transaction Fees
0.5-2% per transaction adds up fast. On $1M revenue, that's $5,000-$20,000/year.
3. App Ecosystem Costs
Need features? Pay $20-300/month per app. 10 apps = $2,000-$3,600/year.
4. Performance & Customization
Shopify themes load slowly. Customization requires Liquid templating (limited).
Moydus as Your Shopify Alternative
No Transaction Fees Ever
- Keep 100% of your revenue
- On $1M sales, save $5k-20k/year vs Shopify
Unlimited Customization
- Custom checkout flows
- Unique subscription models
- Advanced pricing logic
- Any feature you imagine
Superior Performance
- Headless architecture
- Lightning-fast page loads
- Better SEO, higher conversions
Full Ownership
- Own all code and data
- No platform lock-in
- Switch hosts anytime
Comparison Table
| Feature | Shopify | Moydus |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Fees | 0.5-2% | 0% |
| Platform Limits | Many constraints | Zero constraints |
| Apps Needed | $200-400/mo | Built-in custom |
| Performance | Good | Optimized |
| Ownership | Shopify hosts | You own code |
| Custom Features | Limited | Unlimited |
Cost Comparison (3 Years)
Shopify ($1M revenue/year):
- Platform: $348/month = $12,528
- Transaction fees (1.5%): $15,000/year = $45,000
- Apps: $300/month = $10,800
- Total 3 years: $68,328
Moydus Custom:
- Build: $50,000 (one-time)
- Hosting: $200/month = $7,200
- Total 3 years: $57,200 + you own it
Moydus costs less AND you own everything.