SmithShop Ecommerce Platform

Self-hosted ecommerce without the plugin pileup

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What is Smithshop Ecommerce Platform?

SmithShop is a lightweight, self-hosted ecommerce platform that gives merchants complete control over their store, files, and customer data. It includes built-in products, checkout, payments (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net), shipping, backups, and signed updates—all in one merchant-owned application without monthly platform fees. Designed for small merchants and developers who want a practical alternative to heavy plugin stacks or fully-hosted platforms.

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Key Features of Smithshop Ecommerce Platform

Self-hosted store ownership
Products, categories, images, variants, and digital downloads
Multiple payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net)
Shipping and freight integration
Customer accounts and order management
Browser-based updates with signed releases
Backups and emergency restore tools
SEO checks and social product feeds
Mailchimp integration
Subscriptions and recurring billing add-on
AI Assistant add-on for product copy
Freightview LTL add-on
Migration importer tools

Who Should Use Smithshop Ecommerce Platform?

Small merchants seeking full control of ecommerce software and hosting

Web developers building stores for clients without heavy plugin overhead

Migrating from WooCommerce, CS-Cart, Shopify, Wix, BigCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, or PrestaShop

Merchants needing merchant-owned customer data and file storage

Stores requiring subscription and recurring billing workflows

Businesses integrating LTL freight shipping

Smithshop Ecommerce Platform: Pros & Cons

✓Pros

Complete ownership of store, files, and customer data
No monthly platform fees—one-time $89.99 license per store
30-day full-featured trial
Lightweight alternative to plugin-heavy platforms
Built-in backup and restore tools
Signed, secure updates with modified-file warnings
Multiple payment gateway options
Merchant-owned AI credentials for AI Assistant add-on
Migration help available
Comprehensive add-on ecosystem

✕Cons

Requires managing hosting, PHP, MariaDB/MySQL, backups, and credentials
Not suitable for merchants who want fully-hosted platform management
Limited to one store per license
Not ideal for marketplace-scale custom development requirements on day one

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithshop Ecommerce Platform

Is SmithShop hosted or self-hosted?

SmithShop is self-hosted, meaning you manage your own hosting, PHP, MariaDB/MySQL, backups, and credentials. It is not a fully-hosted platform.

What payment methods does SmithShop support?

SmithShop supports Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net, and manual payments.

Can I migrate my existing store to SmithShop?

Yes, SmithShop offers migration help and includes an add-on migration importer to help you move from platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and others.

Do I pay monthly fees after purchasing SmithShop?

No. SmithShop is a one-time $89.99 license per store with no monthly platform payments. Add-ons are one-time purchases.

Can I use the AI Assistant add-on without sharing my data with SmithShop?

Yes. The AI Assistant add-on uses your own merchant-provided AI provider credentials, keeps payment data out of AI prompts, and requires you to review and publish all AI-assisted output.