Shopify, WooCommerce or a store built for you: how to choose in Bangladesh
The right choice depends on who pays you and in which currency. This guide compares the three options using published prices (checked on 16 October 2026) and says plainly when each one fits, including when you should not hire us.
The three options side by side
| Shopify | WooCommerce (on WordPress) | A store built for you | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A hosted store platform you rent by the month. | A free store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself. | A store made for your business, with the hosting account in your name. |
| Typical cost | Plans from $25 a month ($19 on annual billing) to $399 a month ($299 annual). A Plus tier starts at $2,300 a month. | CCBD estimates ৳30,000–150,000 to build, plus hosting. | CCBD estimates ৳200,000–800,000+ for a fully custom store. Our online-store packages start at ৳55,000 and ৳95,000 (excluding VAT). |
| Monthly platform fee | Yes, for as long as the store runs. | No platform fee. You pay for hosting. | No platform fee. You pay for hosting. |
| Getting paid in Bangladesh | Shopify Payments is not available in Bangladesh, so you need a third-party payment provider. Shopify lists an extra fee on payments taken that way: 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, 0.6% on Advanced. | Local-gateway plugins are widely offered. Confirm that the one you need is supported and maintained. | Built around the payments you take. bKash and Nagad are set up and tested in our packages. |
| Selling abroad in dollars | A common choice for brands selling abroad. Getting paid out to a Bangladeshi account still needs a third-party provider, and sellers on Shopify’s community forum report trouble with some of them. | Possible, but you assemble the pieces yourself. | Possible, but we would usually point you to Shopify first. |
| Who owns it | You own your content. The platform is rented, so the store stops if you stop paying. | You own the files and the database. | You own the code, the hosting account and the domain. |
When Shopify fits
You sell mostly to customers outside Bangladesh, you want to be paid in dollars or other currencies, or you run drops and waitlists for a streetwear or private-label brand. We set up and customise Shopify stores, billed in USD, from $900 and $2,400. See the international brands page.
When a store built for Bangladesh fits
Your customers pay with bKash, Nagad or cash on delivery, you book couriers, and you want to stop paying a platform fee every month. See the online-store package.
When WooCommerce fits
You already use WordPress, or you have a developer who does, and you want a ready platform without a monthly rent. It needs regular updates and security care, and that is the part sellers most often forget to budget for.
When you do not need to hire us
- You are still testing whether anyone will buy. Start with your Facebook page or a monthly store builder.
- You need a very large catalogue with stock held in several warehouses. That is a bigger project than our packages cover, and we would say so on the first call.
Not sure which one you are? Book a free 15-minute call. We will tell you honestly which option fits, even when it is not us.
Written and reviewed by Kh Raj Rahman.
Common questions
Can I use Shopify Payments in Bangladesh?
No. Bangladesh is not on Shopify’s list of countries where Shopify Payments is supported, so a store needs a third-party payment provider.
How much does Shopify cost?
On Shopify’s pricing page (checked 16 October 2026), plans start at $25 a month, or $19 a month billed annually, and rise to $399 a month ($299 annual). A Plus tier starts at $2,300 a month.
Is WooCommerce free?
The plugin is free, but you pay for hosting and a domain, and for the work of setting it up and keeping it updated.
Which is best for a Facebook seller in Bangladesh?
For most sellers who take bKash, Nagad or cash on delivery, a store built for Bangladesh, or a Starter Page to begin with. Shopify makes more sense if you sell abroad.
Do you build Shopify stores?
Yes. We set up and customise Shopify stores, including drop and waitlist pages, billed in USD.
Sources
Facts and prices from other organisations were checked on 16 October 2026. Prices change, so check the source before you rely on a number.
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Last updated: 19 October 2026
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