Overview
Your Next Store (YNS) is a modern, speed-first e-commerce platform built on Next.js and React, designed for indie sellers, growing brands, and developer-savvy merchants who want full control without the legacy overhead of traditional platforms. Powered by Stripe and paired with a Vercel-friendly storefront architecture, YNS emphasizes fast storefront performance out of the box.
Unlike monolithic platforms that bundle bloated plugins and slow storefronts, YNS takes an AI-native, LLM-friendly approach — letting you add products, customize layouts, and launch in under 30 minutes. The open-source, self-hostable part of YNS is its storefront template, while the YNS platform itself uses a managed backend at yns.store.
YNS is ideal for direct-to-consumer brands, digital product creators, subscription-based businesses, and developers building storefronts who prioritize page speed, a clean admin experience, and transparent pricing over complex feature overload.
Key Features
AI Builder & AI-ready Storefront — YNS includes an AI Builder and AI-assisted workflows for store setup, product creation, and storefront customization.
Stripe-Powered Checkout — Checkout is built natively on Stripe's infrastructure, supporting cards, wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), bank transfers, and Buy Now, Pay Later — without plugins or workarounds.
Visual Store Builder — A drag-and-drop page editor lets you design storefront layouts, banners, and product pages without writing code.
DirectCart™ Links — Generate prefilled cart links to send directly to customers via Instagram, Facebook, or any messaging channel, turning DMs into sales with zero friction.
Built-In Commerce Analytics — Track sales, abandoned checkouts, customer behavior, and revenue in a unified dashboard. Higher-tier plans unlock deeper reporting with up to unlimited historical data.
Product Subscriptions and Loyalty — Product Subscriptions and Loyalty are listed as add-ons, but subscriptions were still described as private beta in the January 2026 changelog.
Open-Source & Self-Hostable — The storefront template is publicly available on GitHub (5,000+ stars), allowing developers to customize, fork, and deploy to their own infrastructure.
Pricing & Plans
All plans include a 7-day free trial — no credit card required. Annual billing saves approximately 17% (2 months free).
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Products | Transaction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $30/mo | $25/mo | Up to 500 | 1.5% |
| Growth | $60/mo | $50/mo | Unlimited | 0.75% |
| Pro | $360/mo | $300/mo | Unlimited | 0.15% |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Unlimited | 0% |
Starter ($25–$30/mo) — Best for new shops getting started. Includes custom domain, basic analytics, up to 1,000 orders/month, and email support with 48-hour response time.
Growth ($50–$60/mo) — The most popular plan. Adds unlimited products, advanced analytics, 1 additional team member, WhatsApp support with 24-hour SLA, and abandoned cart recovery at a 5% success fee.
Pro ($300–$360/mo) — For high-volume stores. Includes up to 3 team members, early access to new features, priority support with 12-hour SLA (7 days/week), and unlimited orders.
Enterprise (Custom) — White-glove onboarding, dedicated account manager, 0% transaction fee, 99.99% uptime SLA, and bespoke integrations.
Note: Stripe processing fees apply separately and may vary by region or setup; check the YNS pricing calculator and Stripe pricing for your effective rate. Product Subscriptions and Loyalty programs are available as paid add-ons.
Best For
- Indie entrepreneurs and solo sellers launching their first online store and wanting to go live fast
- Digital product creators selling downloads, courses, or memberships who need subscription billing
- Developers and technically minded founders who want an open-source, customizable Next.js storefront
- DTC brands selling on Instagram or Facebook who can leverage DirectCart™ for social commerce and need tools like AI product photography to showcase listings
- Businesses migrating from slow, plugin-heavy platforms and prioritizing storefront speed
FAQ
Is Your Next Store really free to try?
Yes. Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial, and no credit card is required to explore the platform. You can test all features of your chosen plan before committing to a subscription.
How does YNS compare to Shopify?
YNS is built on a modern Next.js stack with Vercel hosting, which typically delivers faster storefronts than Shopify's default themes. Pricing is lower at entry level, and the open-source model gives developers more control. However, Shopify has a much larger app ecosystem and longer track record for enterprise-scale merchants.
Does YNS charge transaction fees on top of Stripe fees?
Yes — YNS charges its own platform transaction fee (1.5% on Starter, down to 0% on Enterprise) in addition to Stripe's processing fees, which may vary by region or setup. Use the YNS pricing calculator alongside Stripe's official pricing page to estimate your effective total rate.
Can I use my own custom domain?
Yes. Custom domain support is included from the Starter plan upward. You can connect your existing domain in a few clicks from the admin dashboard.
What payment methods does YNS support?
All major credit and debit cards, digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), bank transfers, and Buy Now, Pay Later options — all powered by Stripe. Support varies slightly by region based on Stripe's availability.
Is Your Next Store open source?
Yes. The YNS storefront template is open-source and available on GitHub with 5,000+ stars. You can fork it, self-host it, and customize it freely. The managed SaaS platform (yns.store) is separate and runs on the same underlying technology.
Can I sell digital products and subscriptions?
Digital products are supported across all plans. Product Subscriptions are priced as add-ons on the pricing page ($75/month on Starter, $50/month on Growth), but the feature was still described as private beta in the January 2026 changelog.
What happens if I exceed my plan limits?
YNS sends notifications before you hit limits. Overage pricing applies for bandwidth ($0.10/GB), storage ($0.25/GB), emails ($0.001/email), and API calls ($1 per 10,000 calls). You can also upgrade your plan at any time.
