All three can work. The question is which one fits how your business runs — and how Jamaica pays.
Wix / Squarespace
Good: you can build it tonight. Bad: USD billing forever, slow on local phones, no bank-transfer-with-proof, no local booking engines, support by ticket. Right for: a portfolio or a one-page brochure you will maintain yourself.
Shopify
Good: best-in-class catalogue and apps. Bad: US$39–105/mo plus transaction fees; Shopify Payments is not available in Jamaica, so you rely on third-party gateways; apps add USD monthly each. Right for: a store shipping mostly to the US with volume to justify it.
A Jamaican developer on a plan
Good: built for local payments (transfer with proof, Scotiabank, Fygaro, COD), WhatsApp everywhere, booking or store software included, one JMD plan, someone who answers. Bad: you depend on the developer's quality — check reviews and ask for a live site you can test. Right for: any business that takes bookings, sells locally, or wants a human on WhatsApp.
The three-year cost
| Wix | Shopify | Ezy plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | Your time | Your time or J$50K+ | J$35,000 |
| 3 years running | ≈ J$150,000 | ≈ J$260,000 + fees | J$162,000–342,000 (software included) |
| Local payments & WhatsApp | DIY | Workarounds | Built in |
- 15-minute call, real quote — Book a free call
- Store built for how Jamaica buys — Ezy Cart
- Moving off Wix or Shopify? — migration from J$5,000
See it working: Live Ezy Cart stores: Glam Beauty · Aralux Boutique · Flava Girl Jewelry · Leetam Appliances · Rural Roots.
Frequently asked
Can I take payments on Wix in Jamaica?
Card via a third-party gateway only; no bank transfer with proof workflow.
Is Shopify available in Jamaica?
Yes, but Shopify Payments is not; you use third-party gateways with fees.
Can I move my Wix or Shopify site to Ezy?
Yes — content and products migrate; you keep the domain.