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GUIDE

Shopify vs Custom
for Industrial E-Commerce

We run a 2,800+ SKU CNC tool store. Here's what we've learned about choosing the right platform for industrial e-commerce.

Shopify
Off-the-shelf e-commerce platform

Pros

Fast setup and launch
Built-in payment processing
Large app ecosystem
Lower initial cost
Easy for non-technical users

Cons

Limited variant logic for complex products
Struggles with 10,000+ SKUs
Monthly fees scale with revenue
Limited customization for B2B needs
Generic for industrial products
Custom Platform
Built specifically for your needs

Pros

Handles complex variant logic (we manage 2,800+ SKUs)
Scales to 10,000+ SKUs efficiently
B2B pricing and quote management
Custom engineering calculators
Full control over features
Optimized for industrial workflows

Cons

Higher initial investment
Longer development time
Requires technical maintenance
More complex setup

When to Choose Each

You have 1,000+ SKUs with complex variants

Recommendation:Custom

Shopify struggles with complex variant logic. We've solved this for our own 2,800+ SKU store.

You need B2B pricing and quote management

Recommendation:Custom

Industrial B2B needs custom pricing logic, customer portals, and quote workflows.

You need engineering calculators

Recommendation:Custom

We've built calculators for our store. Custom platforms allow seamless integration.

You're a small shop with simple products

Recommendation:Shopify

If you have <100 SKUs and simple variants, Shopify might be sufficient.

Our Experience

We run a 2,800+ SKU CNC tool store on a custom platform. We chose custom because:

  • Complex variant logic (diameter, length, coating, material combinations)
  • Real-time inventory synchronization requirements
  • B2B pricing and quote management needs
  • Custom engineering calculators integration
  • Performance at scale (10,000+ SKU capability)

We've also helped clients migrate from Shopify to custom platforms when they outgrew Shopify's limitations. We understand both approaches and can help you choose the right one.

Need Help Deciding?

We can help you choose the right platform for your industrial e-commerce needs

Custom E-Commerce Development
Build a custom platform optimized for your industrial needs
Learn more
Platform Migration
Migrate from Shopify to custom when you outgrow limitations
Learn more

Ready to Build Your Industrial E-Commerce?

We've built and operate our own 2,800+ SKU store. Let's discuss your needs.