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The question is "which one works for me?"
4 comparisons with real data, not generic opinions. Each one breaks down costs, pros/cons, and the exact point where one option beats the other in Costa Rica.
Custom store vs Shopify in Costa Rica
When each one is worth it, real USD costs, and the exact point Shopify stops making sense for your business.
ShopifyUSD 39+/mo + 2% per saleCustom (Next.js)USD 5,000 – 10,000 one-timeAgency vs freelancer for your software project
When a freelancer is the right call (fast and cheap) and when you need an agency (covered risk, process, continuity).
FreelancerUSD 25–60/hour · USD 2,000–8,000 small projectsAgency (Sirius)USD 35–70/hour · USD 3,000–25,000 projectsDirect channel vs Booking/Airbnb for your hotel
How much OTA commissions really cost you, how fast a direct channel pays back, and why almost no boutique hotel in CR should be 100% on OTA.
OTA only (Booking, Airbnb)0 setup · 14–22% per reservationOTA + direct channelUSD 3,000 – 8,000 setup · 0% per direct bookingCustom POS vs monthly-license POS
When each makes sense for your restaurant in Costa Rica, when monthly cost exceeds one-time, and why offline matters.
Commercial POS (monthly)USD 50 – 150/mo per terminalCustom POS (one-time)USD 2,500 – 4,500 one-time