Optimal Stack Blueprint

Best Tech Stack for E-commerce

Q: What is the best tech stack for e-commerce in 2025?

Based on our deterministic scoring, the recommended stack for e-commerce is: SvelteKit, PostgreSQL, Better Auth, Drizzle ORM, Cloudflare Pages. This combination scores 88/100 for e-commerce use cases.

Q: How much does it cost to build a e-commerce application?

With the recommended stack, you can start for $0 using free tiers. As you scale, expect costs around $25-50/month for a small app, and $100-200/month for production workloads with significant traffic.

Q: Why is SvelteKit recommended for e-commerce?

SvelteKit scores 88/100 for e-commerce because it excels in the key priorities: security and performance. It offers the best balance of development speed, maintainability, and cost efficiency.

Q: Can I use a different framework for e-commerce?

Yes, we provide alternative stacks for different priorities. Check the alternatives section for options optimized for enterprise scale, budget constraints, or maximum performance.

Q: How long does it take to build a e-commerce with this stack?

With the recommended stack and its excellent developer experience, you can expect to ship an MVP in 1-2 weeks for experienced developers, or 4-6 weeks for those learning the technologies.

Online stores with product catalogs, carts, checkout, and payment processing.

Recommended Stack

88 /100

Optimized for E-commerce

Your Optimal Stack

Best-in-class picks for each layer

Top Pick

Framework

SvelteKit

Database

PostgreSQL

Authentication

Better Auth

ORM

Drizzle ORM

Hosting

Cloudflare Pages

Alternative Approaches

Different stacks for different priorities

High Performance

88 /100

Optimized for speed and scalability

SvelteKitSQLiteBetter AuthDrizzle ORMCloudflare Pages

Maximum Speed

88 /100

Ship fast with best developer experience

Next.jsPostgreSQLClerkPrismaVercel

Enterprise-Ready

88 /100

Best for scaling to large teams

Next.jsPostgreSQLClerkDrizzle ORMCloudflare Pages

Cost Breakdown

Monthly estimates by scale

Tier	Monthly Cost
Starter	$30 /mo
Growth	$100 /mo
Scale	$300 /mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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