Start your online store — any platform, any country, any budget.
The global ecommerce starter hub. Platform comparisons, country guides, budget planners, and paid 1:1 calls with a 20-year veteran — so you start the right way, the first time.
How this works
How do you start the right ecommerce store on any budget?
We don't sell platforms. We don't earn affiliate commissions. Just honest guidance, free tools, and a paid 1:1 when you want the human answer.
Pick your budget tier
Start with what you can actually spend. $0, $500, $5k, $50k — we've mapped realistic options for each tier with no-nonsense cost breakdowns.
See budget guidesChoose your platform
16 platforms reviewed — Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and the ones no one talks about. Pricing, features, global readiness, migration risk, all benchmarked.
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Still stuck? Talk to Dharmendra directly. 30 minutes, $29, no sales pitch — just 19 years of ecommerce compressed into an honest conversation.
Book a call · $29Pick your budget
Any budget is the right budget — if you start smart.
Most people overspend on the wrong things and underinvest in the right ones. Here's what makes sense at each tier.
Zero
$0 to start
Start for free. Test your idea before spending a rupee or a dollar. You'll trade polish for speed — and that's the right trade when you don't yet know if anyone will buy.
See guideLean
Under $500
A real store, on a real domain, for less than a dinner out each month. You'll do the setup yourself, use off-the-shelf themes, and focus budget on getting your first 10 customers.
See guideGrowth
$500 – $5,000
You have traction and need to professionalize. Custom theme, real marketing spend, proper analytics, and the first hire or agency retainer. This is where most brands find their edge.
See guidePro
$5,000 – $50,000
Custom development, performance-tuned infrastructure, serious marketing budget, and a dedicated team. You're building a brand, not just running a store.
See guideEnterprise
$50,000+
Custom-built, composable commerce. Multi-brand, multi-region, multi-storefront. ERP integrations, custom fulfillment, dedicated infrastructure. Built for a long horizon.
See guidePick your platform
Honest, no-affiliate platform breakdowns.
We don't take kickbacks from platforms. Read what we'd actually recommend for you.
Shopify
From $29/month
The fastest, most polished way to launch a store.
Best for
First-time sellers · DTC brands · Scaling retailers
WooCommerce
From $10/month (hosting only)
The most flexible, content-driven way to sell online.
Best for
Content-led brands · Bloggers monetizing · Custom needs
BigCommerce
From $39/month
Enterprise-grade features at SMB pricing.
Best for
Growing B2B + B2C brands · Multi-channel sellers
Wix eCommerce
From $17/month (Core plan)
The easiest visual builder for small stores.
Best for
Solo sellers · Creatives · Service + product hybrids
Magento (Adobe Commerce)
From $22,000/year (Adobe Commerce)
Enterprise ecommerce for complex catalogs and global operations.
Best for
Large B2B · Multi-brand retailers · Complex catalogs
Ecwid by Lightspeed
From Free (up to 5 products)
Add a store to any existing website or social channel.
Best for
Adding a store to an existing site · Multi-channel sellers · Simple catalogs
Free tools (coming soon)
Stop guessing. Use the tools.
Budget calculator
Enter your budget. See what you can actually build for it — theme, apps, marketing, the lot.
Platform picker
6 questions. We tell you which platform fits your business, budget, and region.
Launch checklist
A personalised 30-day launch plan sent to your inbox. Free.
Dharmendra Asimi · Founder, Aapta Solutions
Know the true value of an ecommerce store — before you spend a rupee.
Book a one-to-one call with Dharmendra. 20 years of ecommerce, across 12+ countries, delivered straight to you — no sales pitch, no platform bias, just the honest answer to "should I even do this?"
$29
Starter · 30 min
Is ecommerce right for me?
$99
Audit · 60 min
Review your current store or plan.
$249
Strategy · 90 min
Full roadmap + written follow-up.
Common questions
Ecommerce questions, answered honestly.
The same questions we get on every 1:1 call — answered here so you can decide before you book.
How much does it cost to build an ecommerce site in 2026?
Which is the best ecommerce platform — Shopify or WooCommerce?
Do you take affiliate commissions from any platform?
Who is behind aapta.store?
What's the fastest way to start a store on a small budget?
Can I book a 1:1 call before deciding?
New service · Existing store?
Stop guessing what's holding your store back.
A deep-dive audit pinpoints the 5–10 specific gaps in performance, SEO, security, and conversion — done by Dharmendra, not a tool. Reports from $149.
19
Years building stores
12+
Countries served
500+
Stores launched
$0 – $50k+
Every budget tier