Hosted Stores
Learn about Roastify's hosted store feature and how it can help you sell coffee online without technical setup
A Hosted Store is your own branded online coffee shop, hosted by Roastify. It's the easiest way to start selling your coffee products online without needing to set up complicated e-commerce platforms, manage web hosting, or hire developers.
Why Choose a Hosted Store?
Many coffee entrepreneurs start by selling through platforms like Shopify, which is great but requires ongoing management. A Roastify Hosted Store offers a simpler alternative:
No Technical Setup
No coding, hosting configuration, or technical knowledge required. We handle everything behind the scenes.
Lower Costs
No monthly Shopify fees, app subscriptions, or transaction costs beyond standard payment processing.
Coffee-Specific
Built specifically for coffee products with features like tasting notes, roast levels, and subscription options.
Your Brand
Customize colors, logos, and layouts to match your brand identity perfectly.
Features Included
Store Management
- Product Catalog: Display all your Roastify products automatically
- Inventory Sync: Inventory stays in sync with your Roastify account
- Order Management: View and manage orders directly in Roastify
- Customer Accounts: Customers can create accounts and track orders
Design & Customization
- Custom Domain: Use your own domain (yourbrand.com) or a free subdomain
- Theme Editor: Change colors, fonts, and layout without coding
- Logo & Branding: Upload your logo and brand elements
- Mobile Responsive: Looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops
Sales Features
- Shopping Cart: Full cart functionality with quantity management
- Checkout: Secure checkout with Stripe payments
- Order Notifications: Email notifications for you and customers
- Analytics: Basic sales and traffic data
Coffee-Specific
- Tasting Notes: Display flavor profiles prominently
- Roast Levels: Show light, medium, dark roasts
- Grind Options: Let customers choose their grind at purchase
- Subscriptions: Enable recurring orders for loyal customers
How It Works
Create Your Store
From the Stores page, click "Create Your Store" and choose a name for your store.
Customize Design
Use the visual editor to change colors, fonts, logos, and layout to match your brand.
Add Products
Select which of your Roastify products to feature in your hosted store.
Set Up Payments
Connect your Stripe account to accept payments from customers.
Launch
When ready, publish your store and start sharing your link with customers!
Hosted Store vs. Shopify
| Feature | Hosted Store | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Monthly Cost | Included with Pro | $29+/month + apps |
| Technical Skills | None required | Some helpful |
| Customization | Visual editor | Full code access |
| Products | From Roastify catalog | Any products |
| Integrations | Roastify native | 5,000+ apps |
| Support | Roastify team | Community + paid |
Who Should Use a Hosted Store?
Perfect For
- New entrepreneurs who want to start selling quickly
- Social media influencers selling to their audience
- Small batch roasters with limited product catalogs
- Gift and subscription businesses
- Anyone wanting to avoid Shopify complexity
Consider Shopify Instead If You
- Need advanced features like wholesale tiers
- Want to sell products not from Roastify
- Need complex shipping rules
- Want to use third-party apps for marketing, reviews, etc.
- Have an existing Shopify store you want to keep
Pricing
Hosted Store is included with the Pro Plan at no additional monthly cost. You only pay:
- Your Pro Plan subscription
- Standard payment processing fees (Stripe rates)
- Cost of products you fulfill
No extra monthly fee for the hosted store itself!
Getting Started
The Hosted Store requires a Pro Plan subscription. If you're on Base or Free Trial:
Go to Settings > Plans
Click Upgrade to Pro
Enter your payment information
Return to the Stores page to create your store
Store Types in Roastify
Roastify offers multiple ways to sell your coffee. In addition to the Hosted Store, you can also use:
Wholesale Store
Create and purchase products in bulk at wholesale prices. Your default store for wholesale orders.
Shopify Integration
Connect your Shopify store to sync products and fulfill orders automatically. Learn More →
API Access
For developers who want to build custom integrations using our REST API.
When you register for a new Roastify account, you automatically get a default Wholesale store for placing bulk orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Steps
Create Your Store
Ready to launch your own coffee store? Learn how to create and customize your hosted store. Create Store →
Set Up Payments
Learn how to connect Stripe and configure payment settings for your hosted store. Payment Setup →