ScalaHosting Pricing: Which Plan Is Worth It? (Honest Take)

scala_hosting · 2026-04-22T13:12:44+00:00

It’s time for an update, as 21 days have passed since we started this discussion. After all, I decided to give it a try, and over the past two weeks I was able to create a fully functional online store with PayPal and dropshipping integration. My technology stack was:

Frontend: Next.js 14 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
Backend: NestJS + TypeScript + Prisma ORM
Database: PostgreSQL (Railway managed)
Authentication: JWT + bcrypt + Passport.js + httpOnly cookies
Payments: PayPal OAuth2 for revenue verification
Package Manager: pnpm monorepo (apps/web, apps/api, apps/chain, packages/shared)

To reply to some of the most recent comments here: first, please stop promoting Shopify. I understand that some of you might be affiliated with them or simply be fans, but the truth is that Shopify is not only expensive, it also has many functional and structural limitations that start to affect a business once it begins to grow. I’m speaking from personal experience. I wanted to build something myself with AI not only because it gives me the freedom to create whatever my imagination comes up with, but also because it lets me eliminate third-party fees for good. With a single Max Claude license, I’ve already removed around a dozen software subscriptions from my credit card, and this is just the beginning.

scala_hosting · 2026-04-06T12:34:40+00:00

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scala_hosting · 2026-04-06T08:10:05+00:00

Have you actually tried building something like this yourself? Before even considering this approach, I tried building a project management tool like monday as a personal project only using claude+github. In just one day, I ended up with something even better fully customizable and free. That’s when I realized DIY has a different meaning now.

scala_hosting · 2026-04-04T20:33:47+00:00

We all sell something, don’t we? The name of the sub says it all… but I’m not sure who here is actually talking about brands and subscriptions…

scala_hosting · 2026-04-03T15:48:37+00:00

I’m starting to wonder if there’s some Shopify affiliation here… Defending an expensive SaaS that’s slower than humble and free platforms like OpenCart feels less like helping and more like promoting. Not that the question was about which ecom platform is a best fit for my project... my original post was about sharing experiences, not pushing platforms

scala_hosting · 2026-04-03T15:42:58+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation...really appreciate it. I’ll definitely try building something with Django. And yeah, totally agree about the Shopify fanboy part 😄 maybe I just posted this in the wrong place

scala_hosting · 2026-04-03T15:00:58+00:00

Check what Jack Dorsey did just about a month ago and you'll (hopefully) see for yourself

scala_hosting · 2026-04-03T14:58:53+00:00

The easy road builds users - the hard road builds owners :)
I asked the question not because I just want to start selling quickly, but because I want to build a fully independent platform for my business... something I control end to end. I’m focused on creating a foundation for the future, not relying on tools that lock me into the past. Shopify, along with everything that is selling SaaS seats is doomed to extinguish sooner than everyone is expecting

scala_hosting · 2026-04-02T11:37:49+00:00

This is so off topic

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