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Website vs. Online Store in Colombia: Differences, Features and Prices
The differences between a corporate website and an online store in goal, payments, inventory, price and timelines, and which one to choose.
By Keyner Trillos· Updated
In short
- A corporate website builds trust and captures leads; an online store sells products 24 hours a day with online payments.
- Choose a website if you sell services or your prices depend on scope; choose a store if you sell products with fixed prices and stock.
- With K&T Code: landing page from COP 450,000, corporate site from COP 2,500,000 and online store from COP 1,300,000.
- If the site is well built, you can start with a website and add the store later without rebuilding it.
Choosing between a website and an online store depends on your business model, your budget and how your customers buy. This comparison helps you decide.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Corporate website | Online store |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Credibility, leads and appointments | Sell online 24/7 |
| Payments | Not needed (form and WhatsApp) | Essential (Wompi, Bold, PayU, PSE) |
| Inventory | Not applicable | Stock, sizes, variants and shipping |
| K&T price from | COP 450,000 (landing) / COP 2,500,000 (corporate) | COP 1,300,000 |
| Delivery | 7 to 25 days | 25 to 40 days |
| Ideal for | Services, consulting, healthcare, real estate | Retail, fashion, physical products, B2B |
When to choose a corporate website
- You sell services or consulting and the price depends on scope.
- You're a B2B or industrial company looking for meetings and quote requests.
- You don't need real-time inventory, carriers or per-sale fees.
When to choose an online store
- You sell physical products with fixed prices and defined stock.
- You want to charge and ship automatically with PSE, card or Nequi.
- You want to sell nationwide without middlemen.
Also read landing page vs. online store and how much a website costs in Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start with a website and turn it into a store later?
Yes. If the site is built with its own, well-structured code, you can add a cart and gateways such as Wompi or Bold without rebuilding it from scratch.
Which gateways do I need for an online store in Colombia?
The most used are Wompi, Bold, PayU and Mercado Pago, which process PSE, cards, Nequi and Daviplata.
What's the price difference?
With K&T Code, a complete corporate site starts at COP 2,500,000 and an online store at COP 1,300,000; a landing page at COP 450,000.
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