Shopify vs Self-Hosted OpenCart: Complete Comparison with Hidden Costs
Here’s a detailed comparison between Shopify and Self-Hosted OpenCart, including the real hidden costs of Shopify that many merchants overlook: 1. Upfront Costs Factor Shopify OpenCart (Self-Hosted) Software Cost Monthly subscription ($29–$299+) Free (open-source) Hosting Included $5–$50/month (VPS/shared hosting) Domain $15–$50/year (if bought via Shopify) $10–$20/year (cheaper via Namecheap) SSL Certificate Free (Shopify forces their … Read more