Fixed costs: the store
| Cost | On CODOS Store | Elsewhere, often |
|---|---|---|
| Store plan | Starter $15, Growth $25, Advanced $39 a month — or 10 months’ price for a year | A monthly plan, sometimes plus a fee on each sale |
| First weeks | 3 days free to build, then $1 for the first 14 days | A free trial, length varies |
| Themes | Every theme included | Premium themes sold separately |
| Apps (order form, upsells, reviews…) | Every app on Growth and Advanced; 3 on Starter | Many apps charge their own monthly fee |
| Domain (optional) | Free name.mycodos.com; your own domain on Growth and Advanced | Usually about $10–20 a year for a .com |
Costs per order: what grows with sales
- The product — what you pay your supplier, per unit.
- Packaging — bag, box, label, sometimes a small gift.
- Delivery — what the courier charges per delivered parcel, often by city.
- Refused parcels — the return fee the courier charges, plus the product if it cannot be resold.
- Ads — what you pay for each order received, including the ones that never confirm.
These are the numbers to watch. Put yours in the profit calculator to see your profit per delivered order and the most you can pay in ads.
A starter budget for your first month
An example for a seller who starts with one product and small ads. Replace the numbers with your own currency and prices.
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Store plan (first month) | $1 for 14 days, then the plan you choose |
| Stock for the first orders | Enough for 20–30 orders, not more |
| Packaging | 20–30 bags or boxes |
| Ads, testing phase | A small daily budget for 7–10 days per product |
| Delivery and refusals | Paid as orders go out; keep a reserve |
How to spend less
- Confirm every order before shipping — see the confirmation call script.
- Raise the order value with a quantity offer or an upsell instead of paying for more clicks.
- Send ads to a product page, not the home page — see the COD landing page guide.
- Use a builder where themes and apps are included, so your fixed cost stays fixed.
Profit calculator
Your real profit per order after delivery, refused parcels and ads — and the most you can pay per order.
Questions people ask first
Can I start an online store for free?
You can build for free for three days on CODOS Store, then pay $1 for the first 14 days. After that the plan is monthly, or yearly with 2 months free. The real starting costs are stock and ads.
Is there a fee on each sale?
Not from CODOS Store. Your courier and your bank may charge their own fees.
Which plan should I choose?
Starter is enough to open your first store. Growth adds every app (upsells, reviews, smart cart and more) and suits a store that sells every day.
