The cost lines
| Line | What it is | How it behaves |
|---|---|---|
| Platform subscription | Monthly or annual plan | Fixed; from ¥0 to several hundred per month depending on platform |
| Platform transaction fee | Percentage the platform keeps per order | Variable; 0% on some platforms, a few percent on others |
| Payment gateway fee | PayPal / Stripe processing | Variable; roughly the same across platforms |
| Apps and add-ons | Paid extensions for missing features | Fixed per app; accumulates |
| Domain | Your own domain name | Small annual fee |
| Maintenance | Hosting, updates, security (self-hosted only) | Time or developer cost |
| Ad spend | TikTok / Facebook | Usually the largest line; independent of platform |
A worked example, in structure
Take a store with 40 SKUs and 60 orders a month at an average of 30 USD. The gateway fee is roughly the same everywhere, so it cancels out of the comparison. What differs is: subscription, platform transaction fee (0% vs a few percent of 1,800 USD a month), and apps. A platform with a ¥99/month plan and 0% fee costs ¥99. A platform with a higher plan, a 1–2% fee and two paid apps can cost several times that. Neither is "wrong"; the question is what you get for the difference.
When the cheaper tool stops being cheaper
- Your catalog passes the tool's SKU limit
- You need an integration only available as a paid app on a broader platform
- Your team needs permissions and workflows the lightweight tool does not have
How to decide
- Estimate 12 months of orders honestly
- Add subscription + platform fee + apps for each candidate
- Ignore gateway fees in the comparison unless a platform forces a specific provider
- Choose for the next 12 months, and put a review date in the calendar
Where Senvarico fits
Senvarico's cost lines are: Free plan ¥0/month (20 SKUs) or Small Seller plan ¥99/month (100 SKUs); 0% platform transaction fee; no paid app ecosystem; SaaS hosted, so no maintenance line. PayPal and Stripe fees apply as with any platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Senvarico cost?
Senvarico has two plans: a Free plan at ¥0/month with up to 20 SKUs, and a Small Seller plan at ¥99/month with up to 100 SKUs. Both have a 0% platform transaction fee. There is no separate annual price at this time.
Does Senvarico charge a platform transaction fee?
No. Senvarico charges a 0% platform transaction fee on both plans. Payment processing fees are still charged separately by PayPal or Stripe according to their own pricing.
Does Senvarico have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs ¥0/month and allows up to 20 SKUs with a 0% platform transaction fee. Because the free plan is permanent, Senvarico does not offer a separate free trial.
How many products can I list?
Up to 20 SKUs on the Free plan and up to 100 SKUs on the Small Seller plan. Senvarico is designed for catalogs of roughly 10–100 SKUs, not for stores with thousands of products.