0% platform transaction fee (payment processor fees still apply)
Sell products online without platform transaction fees
Built for local retailers and home-based shippers who want a clean launch: fast storefront, shipping workflow via Easyship, and automatic taxes without the usual platform fees.
Accelerate your growth with a robust eCommerce solution straight out of the box
Launch without the overwhelm
Product pages, categories, checkout, and core settings ready to sell from day one.
Shipping that doesn’t kill margin
Connect Easyship to access discounted shipping rates and automate shipping rules. (Rates vary by shipment.)
Taxes without the spreadsheet
Automatic tax calculations so you can sell confidently across regions.
Built for conversion and speed
Fast-loading storefronts designed to keep shoppers moving from product to checkout.
Sell more than physical products
Services, donations, and (on higher tiers) digital products + subscriptions for recurring revenue.
Design freedom (not template jail)
Full control over product pages and store layout. Match your brand without custom dev.
All the store features for selling anything to anyone
Shipping & fulfillment
Automated Shipping Rules
Discounted Shipping by Easyship
Shipping By Postal Code
Order Management
System
Taxes & Compliance
Automatic Taxes
Tax Zones by Region
Optional tax- inclusive pricing
Marketing Opt-In & Terms and Conditions Agreement
Products & merchandising
Options, variants, and product customizations
Search, sort, and filtering
Bulk alt text generation for store images
Automated Product SEO/AEO
Revenue Models
Physical Products
Services & Donations
Digital Products (Scale+)
Subscriptions (Scale +)
Growth & SEO
SEO Control Panel & Product Schema Generation
Google Lightspeed Integration
Multi-Lingual Store
And many more...
A store that loads fast and ranks like it should
Speed and SEO aren’t “nice to have.” They’re conversion rate and cost of acquiring new customers.
Enterprise-grade site security
Offer stores with unmatched security & stability - enjoy automatic SSL and AWS hosting with 99.99% uptime.
Store pages born SEO-ready
The store’s catalog includes SEO optimization options down to the product level, thanks to simple meta titles and description edits, product URL management and more.
Industry-leading Core Web Vitals
Deliver stores that lead the industry in Core Web Vitals and page speed, supported by ongoing platform optimizations that help you weather any search engine updates.
Full design control on product pages
Enjoy design capabilities unlike any other eCommerce platform, including design of the product page itself to create the exact look and feel your clients want.
Integrate what you already use
Ascendence’s modular eCommerce solution lets you easily integrate a variety of store components so you can Connect your store to the tools that run your business without rebuilding your workflow.
API access available via custom plan
Need to set up a custom payment gateway or sync between Points of Sale and an online store? With Ascendence’s eCommerce API, you can make it all happen.
Zapier automations
Use Zapier integrations to set up instant notifications once an order is placed, sync buyers’ data with a CRM or an email platform, among many other available workflow automations.
App Store for reviews, chat, and sales channels
Offer clients even richer store capabilities with apps such as reviews, chatbots, sales channels and more, using the Ascendence App Store.
Develop your own customized widgets
Create custom widgets when you need advanced store experiences (product galleries, custom layouts, unique merchandising). Reuse them across pages to keep your store consistent.
Spend less time managing the store
Run your store with less busywork and automate the repetitive steps so you can focus on sales and fulfillment.
Catalog updates in minutes, not hours
Bulk edits, fast imports, and clean product organization so you’re not stuck doing repetitive admin.
Shipping & tax setup that stays consistent
Rules and calculations run in the background so you don’t have to re-check every order.
Purchase workflows that run automatically
Trigger confirmations, fulfillment steps, and customer follow-ups so you can focus on selling.
“Switching from Shopify to Ascendence changed our business. We saved over $500 this year on subscriptions, cut shipping costs, and can offer customers more competitive rates.”
Donna G.
Multi-location Boutique Owner
Built for merchants who want speed, margin, and simplicity
Launch faster, keep more margin, and simplify shipping + taxes without needing a developer.
Launch Faster
Start with a ready-to-sell storefront and clear setup steps.
Keep more profit
0% platform transaction fee (processor fees still apply).
Simplify operations
Shipping via Easyship + automatic taxes reduce manual work.
Get Help When Needed
Optional onboarding call + QuickLaunch (Scale+).
Choose the plan that’s right for you
Start lean, then unlock scale when you need it.
Select a plan based on your store’s catalog size and the features you need—starting at $59/month.
Check out
QuickLaunch Store Setup $799 one-time (Available on Scale + Elite Plans)
FAQs
How fast do I get access?
Access is typically instant (within ~5 minutes) after signup. If we ever miss it, you’ll receive access within 4–6 hours. You can also schedule an optional onboarding call for a guided walkthrough.
Do you charge transaction fees?
Ascendence charges 0% platform transaction fee. Payment processors (e.g., Stripe/PayPal) still charge their standard processing fees.
Can I sell subscriptions or digital products?
Yes, this feature is available on Store Scale and above tier plans.
Can I integrate with my tools?
Yes via apps, Zapier automations, and API options (API access available via custom plan).
I’ve already built a store with the third-party eCommerce solution. How will this affect me?
It won’t. Whatever stores you’ve built using our third-party solution, you can keep and maintain for as long as you want. If you want, you can migrate your store catalog from the third-party to the native store. To switch your existing third party stores to the native one, please contact support.
What’s the difference between the native and third-party stores?
The native store gives you full design flexibility and Ascendence’s acclaimed site performance power. The following capabilities are available in the native store:
- Fully customizable store pages, including product pages.
- Easy product, orders, and store settings management right in Ascendence’s editor.
- Top site performance, SEO customization and high conversion cart optimization.
- Fast and intuitive checkout process.
Do you have any AI features to be used for product copy, such as product descriptions?
Absolutely! Ascendence’s AI Assistant is here to help you generate product-related copy, such as product descriptions, in seconds.
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