Ecommerce website builder

An ecommerce or online store builder is an all-in-one solution for launching your business online. For example, Hostinger Ecommerce Website Builder comes with web hosting, a free custom domain name for the first year, free email, various ecommerce tools, and built-in features to start selling online.

You can upload up to 600 products, calculate taxes, set up shipping options, provide multiple payment methods, and use AI tools to help with product descriptions and support your marketing strategy. In fact, all you need for a successful start is an idea – our AI Online Store Builder can do the heavy lifting and create your online storefront in seconds.

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You can use a website builder with ecommerce features or a content management system (CMS) like WordPress.

Building an ecommerce store with a builder is simpler, as the process takes place on an all-in-one platform, from inventory management to payment and shipping methods. With our ecommerce website builder, you can launch an online store in only four simple steps:

1. Use AI to generate a unique ecommerce site or pick a designer-made template.
2. Customise your website with a drag-and-drop editor and AI tools.
3. Add your products with images, and write or generate descriptions.
4. Publish your online store.

For more information, refer to our tutorial on how to make an online store with an ecommerce website builder.

Both modes are available in the same ecommerce website builder, and both let you create a fully functional online store. The main difference is how you create and customize your website.

Manual mode lets you create a store from a template or generate one from a description, then customize it yourself using drag-and-drop elements. It’s ideal for anyone who prefers hands-on control when creating an online store.

Agentic mode lets you chat with AI to make changes to your website in real time, with more customization options. You can also use “Edit & Select” to adjust specific sections or access the full codebase through the code editor.

It’s better suited to advanced projects, including web apps and ecommerce websites with user accounts, such as membership sites or stores with AI-powered features like virtual fitting rooms and AI stylists. These capabilities are supported by its integrated backend and built-in AI.

Every plan lets you try both modes. You can switch from Manual to Agentic mode whenever you need more flexibility, and your Manual mode version stays saved as a backup so you can return to it.

The cost depends on how you create your ecommerce website. Hiring a developer or agency for a fully custom online store typically costs $1,000 to $10,000 or more, including design, hosting, a domain, and ongoing maintenance.

An all-in-one platform like Hostinger AI Builder can significantly reduce these costs. You can start creating your store for £2.49/month, including a domain, hosting, and the tools you need to design your website.

When you’re ready to start selling, add Ecommerce for an extra £3.99/month for the first 3 months. After that, it renews at £6.99/month. Ecommerce includes payments, shipping, and store management tools.

For more details, read our guide on ecommerce website costs.

Yes. Ecommerce isn't limited to selling physical products online. With Hostinger's complete ecommerce solution, you'll have the tools you need to sell anything you want, including digital products like ebooks, design templates, or music files.

With Hostinger Website Builder, you can simply add a new product and choose the digital product type. From there, upload your file, fill in the product details, and set download limits. Then, when a customer makes a purchase, they'll automatically receive the download link via email.

No, Hostinger doesn’t take a cut of your sales, so you keep 100% of what you earn. Standard payment processing fees may still apply, depending on your payment provider.

Choose from 100+ payment methods, including cards, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay through Stripe and other payment gateways. Available methods depend on your location, currency, and where you’re selling.

Once you add Ecommerce, you can set up shipping zones and delivery options, with custom rules based on order amount or item weight. You can also automate shipping with Shippo, including real-time tracking across 40+ carriers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx. If you’re selling outside the US and Canada, you can connect your own local shipping provider.

Hostinger’s ecommerce website builder includes AI tools to help you manage and grow your store:

• AI-generated product listings. Upload product photos, and the “Add products with AI” feature generates titles and descriptions for up to 10 products at once, without manual data entry.
• AI content generation. Generate copy, blog content, and images for your online store.
• Store-aware marketing with Hostinger Reach. Reach uses products, prices, images, and discount codes from your catalog to generate marketing campaigns. It can also automatically send abandoned-cart and post-purchase emails.
• Hostinger Agent, your AI business partner. Ask Hostinger Agent to help with SEO, marketing, content, sales, customer communication, and business planning, all from one place.

Together, these tools handle repetitive store management tasks, giving you more time to focus on your products and customers. Explore our research on AI in ecommerce to learn more.

No. Hostinger AI Builder is a no-code platform, so you don’t need design or coding experience to launch your store. Describe your business to AI and get a ready-to-edit website in minutes, or choose a designer-made template and customize it to match your brand. Then add the features your store needs, including products, payments, and shipping, without installing separate plugins.

Yes. Our multilingual Customer Success team is available 24/7. Hostinger Agent is also built into your store to help you navigate the platform, create products, and answer questions as you go.

Your plan isn’t limited to your online store. It gives you access to the full AI Builder platform, so you can also create other websites, web apps, and custom tools using the same account.

You can also create custom ecommerce apps and tools for your store, such as inventory trackers, order management systems, and sales dashboards. Describe what you need, and AI Builder builds it for you.