How much does an online store cost?

Online selling is a business solution backed by much more than convenience. Doing business online gives you unlimited opportunities to scale your business…. but under certain conditions! Behind every well-functioning sales site is more than an attractive design. It’s hundreds of technical decisions, data security, reliable infrastructure and someone who can solve any problem before it becomes an emergency. That someone is us – the ITH team. See how much it costs to set up an online store in 2025 and what are the elements of pricing this service.

From domain to email – setting up an online store is a multi-step process!

Before answering the question of how much it costs to set up an online store, let’s look at the whole process of setting it up. It all starts with the name. We are an accredited NASK and EURID registrar, so you don’t have to worry about intermediaries, extra fees or unstable solutions. We will register your domain, take care of its maintenance, and set up a professional email for you, because an email from [email protected] looks better than from a free mailbox.

On top of that, we offer flexible hosting. You have a choice of:

• Hosting for simple websites (business sites, blogs, informational sites),

• VPS servers that will work well for larger, dynamic projects,

• cloud solutions – public cloud, private cloud, and even Kubernetes support if you are planning a large e-commerce with multiple components.

Secure infrastructure for a professional online store

Once the store launches, the real game begins. Customers read product descriptions, add selections to their shopping carts, and make payments. Every delay and error can mean a lost order, so you need an infrastructure that runs like a Swiss watch.

At ITH, we implement and maintain:

• public cloud and private cloud environments,

• advanced distributed systems,

• object storage – ideal for storing photos, videos, product documents,

• containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes.

Instead of investing tens of thousands in physical servers, you can scale the store according to current traffic, increasing resources during the season or Black Week.

Running an online store and security requirements

At ITH, we make sure that no unauthorized person has access to your infrastructure. Our offerings include penetration testing of your infrastructure and hosted environment, firewall and UTM in the cloud – protection against external attacks or ongoing security updates and patches.

IT support that really works

Time is money, which is why we do not allow downtime. Our helpdesk works quickly and efficiently. We offer workstation care, server administration, network infrastructure management and even equipment rental (servers, computers, IP phones, network devices). If something happens, we respond immediately. Often even before you have time to notice the problem.

Do you have a large or simple online store? You need a stable connection!

We provide symmetrical Internet access up to 10 Gbps, guaranteed SLAs, and dedicated fiber optics to offices and warehouses. In addition, we can take over all communications support. If you need an internal Wi-Fi network, we implement WiFi as a Service. We design, configure and service – all in one place.

Dedicated online store for large retailers

Running and maintaining an online store that offers hundreds or even thousands of products is a big challenge. With large customers in mind, we have expanded our offerings to include colocation of your racks in our data centers, dedicated servers and infrastructure optimized for high traffic and enterprise-level security. We realize how difficult it can be to manage the technical side of e-commerce. Instead of wasting time and energy looking for solutions, trust a team that knows its stuff.

ITH is not just a service provider – it is your technology partner. We will advise, implement, optimize and take care of everything that is invisible at first glance.

How much does it cost to set up a web store with ITH?

The first step doesn’t have to be difficult. Contact us and we will help you choose the best solutions and guide you through every step of building an online store. And if you already have a store, we’ll make sure it runs faster, more stable and more secure.

And what is the cost of creating an online store?

The answer will probably not surprise you: it depends. We won’t give you the price of an online store during our first conversation, nevertheless, we will provide forks, examples and specific numbers so that you know what budget you need to prepare. See how it looks in practice.

Basic cost of an online store: domain and hosting

ITH is an accredited domain registrar (NASK and EURID). The cost of a domain is usually about PLN 100 per year, but depending on the extension (.pl, .eu, .com) it can be slightly lower or higher.

Hosting at ITH depends on the scale and nature of your store:

• If you run a simple online store, shared hosting is about PLN 200-400 per year,

• For stores with high traffic or extensive back office: dedicated servers or cloud – from about PLN 500 per month, depending on the configuration.

If you are just starting out with your own online store and don’t have a lot of traffic yet, set aside about £1,000 a year for a domain and hosting at ITH.

Online store software

ITH does not offer off-the-shelf SaaS store engines, but you can implement an open source store (e.g. WooCommerce, PrestaShop) or have a dedicated store created and ITH will take care of all the infrastructure, hosting and IT care.

If you use an open source platform, you set up the store yourself or with the help of a freelancer, and ITH provides you with the backend. How much does a dedicated online store cost? Start-up costs (implementation + infrastructure) can range from PLN 30,000 to even PLN 200,000, but we are already talking about large e-commerce, where every element is “tailor-made”.

IT infrastructure and back-office costs

Setting up an online store is one thing – maintaining and growing it is a completely different story. ITH offers a flexible infrastructure for e-commerce tailored to the size and needs of your store:

ITH also offers security facilities without which no online store should function: penetration testing, cloud-based firewall and UTM, and cyber security training.

Implementing an online store is the first step…. Remember the helpdesk!

If you want someone to watch over your store and respond when something goes wrong, factor in the cost of a helpdesk. Server administration, monitoring, updates, support – it all adds up to secure and informed resource management. How much does it cost to maintain an online store with external support? For smaller businesses, the cost should not exceed PLN 1,000 per month. For medium and large projects, it is even several thousand zlotys.

What is the final cost of an online store?

The cost of setting up a web store can range from a few hundred zlotys to even several hundred thousand. It all depends on what you need, at what level you want to start and how independent you want to be. However, with ITH’s help, you can create a store that will grow with your brand. We will do our best to ensure that the cost of running an online store will not burden your budget and will not inhibit future growth.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about building and cost of an online store

What is the cost of setting up an online store?

The cost of setting up an online store depends on its type, technology, integration and infrastructure. A simple store based on an off-the-shelf open source engine is an expense ranging from a few thousand zlotys. A dedicated online store with complex functionality can cost from PLN 30,000 to even PLN 200,000.

Is it worth investing in a ready-made online store?

Building an online store based on ready-made templates can be a good start. However, keep in mind that later optimization of the online store requires additional work or technical support. However, if you don’t have a big enough budget, you can dispense with some of the store’s functional extensions and operate on a simple site.

What affects the final price of an online store?

The final cost of implementing an online store consists of the choice of technology (open source vs. dedicated store), hosting, domain, SSL certificates, integrations with payment systems, warehouse, couriers, UX/UI, and the scope of IT services such as administration, helpdesk or security.

How much does a ready-made online store with full IT support cost?

For an e-commerce store with technical facilities, secure hosting, IT support and access to cloud services, you’ll need to expect to pay between £5,000 and £30,000 to get started. For larger e-commers, the price will be proportionally higher.

What is the importance of optimizing an online store?

Optimizing an online store affects its speed, Google positioning, user experience (UX) and conversion. It’s one of the key elements that should be taken into account already at the stage of building an online store – from site structure to technical SEO.

Is online marketing part of building a store?

Online marketing is not technically part of building an online store, but it should be planned in parallel – especially if you want to attract potential customers quickly. It’s worth planning SEO efforts, ad campaigns, email marketing or social media presence.