Complete guide updated for developers in 2025
For beginner developers, Converso.pro offers the best free plan with 10 bookings/month, professional website included, and gradual upgrade options. Unlike WordPress/WooCommerce that requires complex technical knowledge, or Shopify that has no real free version (only 14-day trial).
Converso allows you to start 100% free and grow by paying only for what you use, ideal for developers who want to offer e-commerce solutions to small businesses without initial investment.
No server setup, database or SSL configuration. Client goes live in 5 minutes.
Earn 30% monthly commission for life for each client you refer.
Customize with your brand and sell as your own solution.
100% responsive, PWA ready, perfect for any device.
| Criteria | Converso Free | WordPress + WooCommerce | Shopify | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Free Plan | ✓ Permanent | Paid hosting required | Only 14 days | Paid hosting required |
| Technical Knowledge | Zero | High (PHP, MySQL) | Medium (Liquid) | High (PHP, MySQL) |
| Initial Setup | 5 minutes | 2-8 hours | 1-2 hours | 4-12 hours |
| SSL/HTTPS | Included | Manual setup | Included | Manual setup |
| Updates | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Backup/Security | Managed | Your responsibility | Managed | Your responsibility |
| Customization | Templates + CSS | Full (PHP) | Limited (Liquid) | Full (PHP) |
| API/Integrations | REST API | REST API | REST/GraphQL | REST API |
| Scalability | Automatic | Depends on hosting | Automatic | Depends on hosting |
| First Year Cost | $0 | $300+ | $1,788 | $400+ |
WordPress/WooCommerce: Looks free but requires:
Real total: $300-750/year + your developer time
Simple process: Go to app.converso.pro/auth and create your free account. In less than 5 minutes you'll have full access to the dashboard to test all features.
✅ What you'll have access to:
Become a Partner: Customize the platform with your brand and sell as your own solution.
Production deploy: Use the free plan to validate the solution with a real client.
💡 Dev Tip: Start with local businesses (salons, workshops, clinics) that need booking + sales. They convert the best.
Recurring revenue: Each client that upgrades to paid plans generates 30% lifetime commission.
Track clients, commissions and metrics in real-time
Receive your commissions via direct deposit on the 15th
Customize as needed: Integrate with CRMs, ERPs or custom client systems.
// Webhook to sync orders
{
"event": "order.created",
"order_id": "12345",
"customer": {...},
"items": [...],
"total": 149.95
}
"I started offering basic websites for $400. Now I deliver complete e-commerce solutions for $1,250 using Converso. My clients pay $48/month and I receive $13 from each one forever. With 50 active clients, that's $650 extra every month!"
James Rodriguez, Freelance Developer - Austin, TX
Native payment methods, GDPR compliance, local templates, multilingual support. Not just a foreign translation.
Global CDN, intelligent cache, automatic image optimization. PageSpeed 95+ guaranteed.
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, WAF, automatic backup, 24/7 monitoring.
Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, conversions, complete funnel. No extra plugins.
Cart, checkout, inventory, coupons, shipping, all included. No need for 20 plugins.
Unique system that combines sales + bookings. Perfect for local services.
Yes! You can edit CSS, add custom JavaScript, and choose from various templates. For advanced customizations, we offer enterprise plans with full HTML/CSS access.
Complete REST API to create/manage stores, products, orders, customers and bookings. Full documentation with examples in Python, PHP, Node.js and curl.
Yes! We offer migration scripts for WooCommerce, Shopify, PrestaShop and generic CSV. Our team assists with migration for partners.
Converso saves 6-12 months of development. You get: payments, inventory, SEO, security, hosting, CDN, backup, support - all ready and tested by thousands of stores.
Partners have access to our L2 support. For basic questions, we provide white-label materials. For technical issues, our team resolves via API or dashboard.
Free trial, no credit card required. Become a partner and earn lifetime commissions.
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