How to Build Your Own Sellfy
Replace Sellfy with a custom build. Create an online store. Start selling in minutes.
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 48 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Payment processing, subscriptions, and invoicing
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 48 features
Store Customization(11 features)
Configure advanced VAT and tax settings for global sales
Add custom code to your store for advanced customization
Add your logo, change colors and create the layout to match your brand
Connect your own domain to your Sellfy store to strengthen your brand
Add custom fields to products and store
+6 more in this category
Marketing(9 features)
Promote products through affiliates to reach a larger audience at scale and launch an affiliate program rewarding commissions
Automatically send emails with special offers to customers who have added products to their cart but have not completed checkout
Create and manage coupon codes for customer engagement
Allow customers to leave reviews on products
Use discount codes to engage with customers and increase sales
+4 more in this category
Products(6 features)
Sell eBooks, music, videos, designs, and other digital files up to 20GB per file
Sell physical products and tangible items like books, posters, stickers, and home decor from your storefront
Create custom print-on-demand merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and more without upfront investment, delivered from 11 fulfillment centers
Turn fans into subscribers with weekly, monthly, or yearly plans with automatic payments
Store unlimited number of digital products with no limits on overall storage
+1 more in this category
Integrations(5 features)
Add buy now buttons for any website and turn existing pages into a store
Embed product cards to your website and monetize existing content
Sell anywhere with just a link that works great for social media, messaging or direct communication
Turn any website into a store by embedding your whole store with all products
Use Sellfy on cards and end screens within YouTube videos to increase traffic to your store
Payments(5 features)
Speed up purchases with Sellfy's express checkout supporting multiple payment methods
Accept PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and card payments
Use PayPal to accept payments from customers in over 200 countries
Sellfy is PCI-DSS-ready with trusted payment processors handling buyer payment information
Offer credit card payment options on your store with Stripe
Security(4 features)
Use detailed logs to handle fraudulent refund disputes and monitor product access
Control download limits for digital products to prevent unauthorized sharing
Automatically add buyer email addresses to every page of PDF product files to prevent piracy
Free SSL certificate for secure store operations
Support(4 features)
Round-the-clock email support available to all users
Access comprehensive guides and resources for store building
Get priority support access for faster response times
Access video tutorials for platform guidance
Migration(3 features)
Import email contacts to the built-in Marketing feature with 1-2 business day turnaround
Get assistance uploading product files and product descriptions with 5-20 business day turnaround
Get team assistance designing your storefront by incorporating your current website design elements into Sellfy with 5-20 business day turnaround
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 48 features at very easy complexity.