Cost of hiring developers or using ready-made solutions
The cost of hiring developers depends on the complexity of the project and the region. The average rate of a freelancer or agency can vary from 500 to 4000 rubles per hour or more for a developer with a high level of qualification.
Costs for customizing design, functionality and integration with other services
OpenCart There are many ready-made themes for OpenCart that cost $30-$150. Customization services for the site can cost several hundred dollars.
WordPress On WordPress you can find a huge number of both free and paid themes (from $40 to $100). Integration of additional plugins can increase the overall cost of the project.
1C-Bitrix 1C-Bitrix often requires the involvement of specialized developers due to the complexity of the platform. The cost of customization services can reach several thousand dollars. On the other hand, everything works immediately after installation. Developers are needed at the initial stage or for some specific tasks.
Support, updates and additional costs
Regular costs for technical support and system updates
Monthly or annual support costs depend on the selected bc data support service tariff or the availability of your own staff of specialists:
OpenCart Most updates are available for free through the community.
WordPress . Core updates are free; payments may be required for renewals of premium theme or plugin subscriptions.
1C-Bitrix. The platform needs to be updated regularly; these updates may be included in the license price or require additional costs. Although if everything works fine, you may not need to update.
Possible additional costs (plugins, modules, security)
Each platform has its own specific additional costs:
OpenCart . Security modules ($50-$200), SEO plugins ($30-$100).
WordPress . Premium security plugins ($50-$200/year), SEO plugins ($50-$100/year).
1C-Bitrix . Integration with 1C is already built-in, may require modification depending on the used system "1C:Enterprise". Additional modules - there are also free and paid, the cost is comparable to modules/plugins for online stores on other CMS, but the purchase is made without problems and in rubles.
In conclusion, it is worth noting the importance of a thorough analysis of all factors when choosing a CMS for an online store. Not only the initial cost of the project, but also its further successful operation depends on this decision.