Custom e-commerce
Own the build.
Control the experience.
EVAVO React Shopfront is a custom e-commerce build for teams that want full ownership and control. Instead of paying ongoing platform subscriptions, you get a modern React / Next.js storefront with Stripe checkout, solid SEO foundations, and a maintainable setup that can scale as the business grows.
What are you building as?
Filter what matters most to you — the scope stays the same.
When this makes sense
This is a strong fit when Shopify feels restrictive, when you want to own the codebase, or when you're building a more bespoke shopping experience that a theme-based platform struggles to support.
What you get
A custom storefront built with modern tooling, with the fundamentals handled properly: speed, structure, and a clean path to purchase.
- You own the codebase — no platform lock-in.
- Modern storefront built with React and Next.js, performance-first.
- Stripe checkout integration — standard Stripe fees only.
- SEO foundations: clean markup, fast pages, and indexable content.
- Responsive build with careful spacing, hierarchy, and conversion cues.
- Hosting and deployment with modern tooling and scalable infrastructure options.
- A practical admin workflow for products and content, scoped to what you sell.
- Optional customer accounts and authentication if your store needs it.
- White-label friendly delivery for agencies building for a client.
- Clean handover and build notes so your team can keep moving post-launch.
EVAVO shopfront vs Shopify
Shopify is a strong platform for many stores. A custom shopfront is for teams that want more control. Here's the practical trade-off.
Ongoing platform fees
EVAVO
No Shopify subscription. You invest in the build, then you operate it.
Shopify
Monthly subscription and optional paid apps.
Ownership and portability
EVAVO
You own the codebase and can host or move it as needed.
Shopify
Store is tied to Shopify's platform and constraints.
Design flexibility
EVAVO
Full design freedom with a custom React frontend.
Shopify
Theme and Liquid constraints — customisation is possible, but bounded.
Custom features
EVAVO
Built to spec when you need something bespoke.
Shopify
Often relies on apps; custom builds can get complex quickly.
Long-term cost profile
EVAVO
Lower ongoing platform cost. You pay for changes you choose to make.
Shopify
Costs can increase over time via apps, themes, and subscription tier.
We'll help you choose the right approach. If Shopify is the best fit, we'll say so.
Common questions
Is this a Shopify replacement?+
It can be. If you want full ownership and fewer platform constraints, a custom shopfront is a strong alternative. If you want the fastest path to a standard store and you're happy with Shopify's model, Shopify can still be a good fit.
Do I still pay transaction fees?+
Yes. Any store has payment processing fees. With a custom shopfront you typically pay standard Stripe fees only. The exact cost depends on your payment provider and setup.
Do you include an admin panel?+
We include a practical admin workflow for products and content. The exact shape depends on what you sell and how complex the catalogue is.
Can you handle SEO and local SEO for Australia?+
Yes. We build with SEO fundamentals in place — fast pages, clean structure, indexable content — and we can help with local SEO foundations for Australian search.
Is this overkill for a small store?+
Sometimes. If you're early and want the simplest path, Shopify can be the right call. We'll be honest about whether a custom build makes sense based on goals, budget, and complexity.
Want to explore a Shopify alternative?
If you're in Australia and you want an ecommerce build you can truly own, we can map the right approach and scope. We'll also tell you if Shopify is the smarter choice for your situation.
Talk to EVAVO