Ecommerce Platform Fee Comparison Calculator
Compares platform fees, payment costs, and monthly software spend across ecommerce options so operators can see which stack keeps more margin.
Ecommerce Platform Fee Comparison Calculator
Compares platform fees, payment costs, and monthly software spend across ecommerce options so operators can see which stack keeps more margin.
Run this once per platform option to compare which stack eats less of your revenue before ads and COGS even enter the chat.
What this tool does
This calculator estimates the monthly platform cost for one ecommerce stack at a time so you can compare Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, or any other option using the same assumptions.
How to use it
- Monthly Revenue ($): use your current revenue or the revenue you actually expect to hit soon.
- Platform + Payment Fees (%): combine transaction fees and payment processing into one percentage.
- Monthly Platform Subscription ($): use the plan cost you would really be on.
- Monthly App/Plugin Cost ($): include the extra software the stack needs to function.
Why it matters
A platform that looks cheaper on the homepage can quietly get more expensive once payment fees and app bloat show up. This is exactly the kind of margin leak operators ignore until it starts eating real profit. A profit calculator is useful here because it forces you to compare those fee stacks before they become expensive habits.
How to use the result
Run the calculator once for each platform you are comparing. Keep revenue constant, change the fee stack, and see which option keeps more money before ads, shipping, and COGS join the party.
Recommended next step
Try ProfitCalc free to see your real store profit before you choose an accounting stack
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