Shopify Plus vs Node.js for EnterpriseNode.js
Enterprise leaders compare Shopify Plus vs Node.js for control, cost, and scale. IRPR builds custom Node.js ecommerce platforms that replace Shopify Plus in 12 weeks.
IRPR builds custom enterprise ecommerce platforms using Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Stripe. We replace Shopify Plus when you need full API control, custom checkout logic, or multi-tenant B2B functionality. Every line of code is yours, with no platform lock-in or revenue fees.
A custom Node.js platform ships in 12-14 weeks with fixed pricing from $80K to $250K. We handle PCI-DSS compliance, SOC 2 readiness, and 99.9% uptime SLAs. You own the source code and infrastructure from day one.
Enterprise ecommerce leaders, CTOs scaling past $10M revenue, B2B distributors needing custom pricing catalogs, and marketplace operators requiring multi-vendor logic hire IRPR. They choose Node.js over Shopify Plus for total control over their commerce stack.
Types of software we ship.
Custom Enterprise Ecommerce Platform
Full-featured storefront with custom checkout, product engine, and admin dashboard. Built on Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
Headless Commerce Storefront
Decoupled frontend using Next.js or React Native. Connects to any backend via API, no platform lock-in.
B2B Enterprise Ecommerce System
Multi-tier pricing, bulk ordering, approval workflows, and account management. Built for distributors and manufacturers.
Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Platform for third-party sellers with commission splitting, vendor dashboards, and automated payouts via Stripe Connect.
Subscription & Recurring Billing Engine
Custom subscription logic with tiered plans, usage billing, and dunning management. Integrates with Recurly or Stripe.
Omnichannel Retail Order System
Unified inventory and order management across web, mobile, POS, and third-party marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart.
API-First Commerce Backend
REST and GraphQL APIs powering mobile apps, IoT devices, or partner integrations. Includes rate limiting and webhooks.
Custom Checkout & Payment Orchestration
Multi-currency, multi-gateway checkout with one-click buying, buy-now-pay-later options, and fraud detection via Sift.
We build for every business type.
Retail & D2C
B2B & Wholesale
Marketplaces & Platforms
Subscription & Services
Healthcare & Compliance
Shopify Plus vs Node.js: Key stats for enterprise
When comparing Shopify Plus vs Node.js for enterprise, numbers reveal the real trade-offs.
Shopify Plus charges 0.25% transaction fees on top of a $2,000/month base plan. For a $10M annual revenue brand, that's $25,000 in platform fees per year — plus development costs to customize the checkout. Node.js eliminates transaction fees and gives you full ownership of the codebase. IRPR's fixed-price builds start at $80K and include PCI-DSS compliance, one-time payment with no recurring platform cut.
Scalability is another differentiator. Shopify Plus caps API call rates at 40 requests per second for most endpoints. Node.js runs on AWS or GCP with auto-scaling, handling 10,000 requests per second during Black Friday traffic. IRPR deploys on Kubernetes with horizontal pod autoscaling and 99.9% uptime SLAs, tested for 200+ products shipped globally.
The real difference between generic Shopify devs and IRPR's Node.js builds
Here's what happens when you compare a generic Shopify Plus agency against a custom Node.js engineering team like IRPR.
Generic Shopify agencies focus on theme customization and app integrations. They work inside Shopify's boundaries — limited checkout logic, no custom backend, and a 0.25% revenue tax forever. When you need to scale to B2B, multi-warehouse inventory, or custom pricing, you hit walls.
IRPR builds Node.js platforms from scratch. You control every API endpoint, every database query, and every third-party integration. No platform fees. No code you can't modify. No limits on checkout customization. We deliver the finished backend, admin dashboard, and CI/CD pipeline in your own AWS or GCP account.
- $100+ per hour, no fixed price
- you pay 0.25% transaction fees forever
- limited checkout customization (Shopify Scripts only)
- no custom database — everything in Shopify's schema
- migration to another platform requires full rebuild
- no CI/CD or monitoring included, must add apps
- fixed price from $80K, no hourly billing
- zero transaction fees — your revenue is yours
- custom checkout with any payment gateway via Stripe API
- PostgreSQL database you fully own and query directly
- migration to any future stack is just a data export
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Sentry error tracking, DataDog monitoring
How IRPR replaces Shopify Plus with a custom Node.js platform
From your idea to a production-ready enterprise ecommerce system in 12 weeks.
The process starts with a 1-week roadmap phase where we map your business requirements to a Node.js architecture. You see the full scope, the fixed price, and the timeline before we write a single line of code. No surprises, no open-ended discovery.
Then we build in sprints: API layer, admin panel, payment integration, and deployment. Every sprint ends with a deployable version. You test on staging with real data. By week 12, you have a production system that replaces Shopify Plus, with your own codebase on AWS EKS or GCP GKE.
What ships with your Node.js enterprise ecommerce platform
Every IRPR project includes these deliverables by default, not as add-ons.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- Production-grade PostgreSQL database schema with migrations
- Stripe integration with custom checkout flow
- Admin dashboard for products, orders, customers, and analytics (React + Next.js)
- CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions, deploying to AWS or GCP
- Sentry error tracking and DataDog monitoring
- Load testing report (k6) with 10,000 req/s benchmark
- PCI-DSS compliance documentation and checklist
- Post-launch support and knowledge transfer session
- One hour of post-deployment monitoring by the engineering team
What we ship in this practice.
Multi-brand luxury retailer replaces Shopify Plus
A fashion group with 6 brands needed a unified backend for inventory and checkout. IRPR built a Node.js multi-tenant platform with real-time stock sync across locations. The system reduced data entry errors by 90% and saved $120K/year in transaction fees. Tech stack: Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, AWS ECS.
B2B chemical distributor scales custom pricing
A distributor selling industrial chemicals to 500+ buyers needed tiered pricing and approval workflows not possible on Shopify Plus. IRPR built a custom Node.js backend with role-based pricing and automatic approval routing. Order processing time dropped from 4 hours to 15 minutes. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Stripe, Google Cloud.
Subscription meal kit startup achieves 99.9% uptime
A meal kit company outgrew Shopify Plus during pandemic demand spikes. IRPR built a Node.js subscription engine handling 50,000 weekly orders with pause-skip functionality. Uptime hit 99.9% on Black Friday, and churn dropped 30% thanks to better cancellation flows. Tech stack: Node.js, Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, AWS Lambda.
Multi-vendor marketplace for artisan goods
A marketplace connecting 200+ artisan sellers needed commission splitting and automated payouts. Shopify Plus couldn't handle multi-vendor logic. IRPR built a Node.js platform with Stripe Connect, vendor dashboards, and real-time analytics. Payout disputes dropped by 80%. Tech stack: Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Stripe Connect, AWS.
Global electronics D2C brand customizes checkout
An electronics brand selling in 15 currencies needed a one-page checkout with buy-now-pay-later. Shopify Plus checkout limits forced them to consider a custom solution. IRPR built a Node.js checkout with multi-currency support, Affirm integration, and fraud detection via Sift. Cart abandonment dropped 25%. Tech stack: Node.js, Next.js, Stripe, Sift, Redis.
Healthcare device supplier achieves HIPAA compliance
A medical device supplier needed HIPAA-compliant ecommerce with patient-specific pricing. Shopify Plus could not meet HIPAA requirements. IRPR built a Node.js platform with audit logging, encryption at rest, and role-based access. The system passed a third-party HIPAA audit in week 11. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS KMS, Okta.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, no transaction fees
Every Node.js project gets a fixed quote during the Roadmap phase (week 1). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no 0.25% revenue cut. You pay once and own everything.
Full code ownership from day one
All source code is in your GitHub repo from the first commit. No black box, no proprietary framework. You can migrate, modify, or sell the code without asking permission.
Enterprise compliance built in
We bake PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and HIPAA controls into the architecture from sprint one. You get a compliance-ready system without paying extra for security consultants.
Deployed on your infrastructure
The platform runs on your own AWS or GCP account. We set up Kubernetes, auto-scaling, and monitoring. You control the keys, costs, and access policies.
98% on-time delivery rate
Over 200 projects shipped, 50+ countries, and 98% on-time. Our fixed scope and fixed price model means we hit deadlines. No scope creep, no runaway calendars.
Post-launch support and handoff
After launch, we provide a 2-week knowledge transfer phase. Your team gets documentation, video walkthroughs, and one-on-one sessions. We don't vanish after deployment.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
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