CanadaWhat Does It Really Cost to Start an Online Store in Canada? (2026)
July 26, 2026
E-COMMERCE PRICING
The real cost of an online store in Canada
Almost every platform leads with "start for free", and almost none spell out what you'll actually pay: a domain, a cut of every payment, hosting, and often a price jump beyond the minimum.
The five real cost categories, explained
A .ca domain typically costs C$15-20 a year. Payment processing takes 2.5-3% of every sale. GST/HST setup varies by province, and hosting is sometimes bundled, sometimes billed separately.
A realistic first-year budget in Canada
7
days free trial on every Wommerce plan
C$15-20
a year for a .ca domain
~2.5-3%
typical payment processing fee per sale
C$20-65
a month for a paid plan with real growth features
How to avoid overpaying
Check the free plan's real product limit
Some cap at 5-10 products.
Check that legal pages are included
Should be auto-generated.
Confirm hosting is genuinely included
Avoids hidden extra costs.
Price the plan you'll need in three months
Compare the tier with a real payment account.
Common questions
Am I charged during the trial?
No. Your card is needed to start the trial; the first payment is taken when the trial ends.
Do I have to pay extra for legal pages?
Not if auto-generated.
Is a .ca domain worth the yearly cost?
Yes for a long-term business.
What's the most commonly missed hidden cost?
Legal pages and payment methods locked behind a pricier tier.
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