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ecommerce Clone

How to Build an App Like Shopify

Create an e-commerce platform where merchants can build and manage online stores.

$8,000 - $18,000
5-7 weeks
Very Complex

What Shopify Does

Shopify lets anyone create an online store without coding. Merchants manage products, customize their store, and sell through multiple channels.

Why Build a Shopify Clone?

  • E-commerce platform market is huge
  • Can focus on specific verticals or regions
  • Recurring SaaS revenue model
  • Add-on revenue from apps and themes

Core MVP Features for Shopify Clone

User-Facing

  • Store creation wizard
  • Product management
  • Theme customization
  • Checkout flow
  • Order management
  • Basic analytics

Admin Panel

  • Multi-tenant store management
  • Theme marketplace
  • Payment processing setup
  • Support tools

Integrations

  • Payment gateways (Stripe)
  • Shipping calculators
  • Email marketing
  • Inventory sync

Niche Opportunities for Your Shopify Clone

Instead of competing with Shopify directly, focus on an underserved niche:

Digital products only (courses, ebooks)Subscription box businessesB2B wholesale platformHandmade/artisan marketplaceRegional e-commerce (local payment methods)

Shopify Clone: Cost & Timeline

$8,000 - $18,000

Fixed price for MVP development

5-7 weeks

From kickoff to launch

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