Dropshipping vs. Done-For-You Business – Which is more profitable in 2026?
You want to start an online business, but don't know which model is right for you? In this detailed comparison, I'll show you the advantages and disadvantages of dropshipping and done-for-you businesses – and which model will truly be profitable in 2026.
What is dropshipping?
Dropshipping is an e-commerce model where you sell products without storing them yourself. Here's how it works:
- Customer places order in your shop
- You forward the order to your supplier.
- The supplier ships directly to the customer.
- You keep the margin.
The advantages of dropshipping
Low starting capital
You don't need a warehouse or stockpiles. Starting with €500-1,000 is possible.
flexibility
Work from anywhere. Laptop + internet = your office.
Large product selection
Test different products risk-free. Remove anything that doesn't work.
Scalability
From 10 to 1,000 orders without significant additional effort.
The disadvantages of dropshipping
High competition
Anyone can do dropshipping. The market is oversaturated. Price competition is brutal.
Low margins
Average margin: 15-25%. With high advertising costs, little remains.
Long delivery times
Shipping from China: 2-4 weeks. Customers are impatient. Many complaints.
Quality problems
You have no control over product quality. Bad products = bad reviews = death of your business.
Customer service nightmare
"Where is my order?" "The product is broken!" "I want my money back!" Dozens of support requests daily.
What is a Done-For-You Business?
A Done-For-You business means: Professionals build your entire online business for you. You get:
- Ready-made Shopify store
- Professional design
- Selected products & niche
- Marketing strategy
- AI Automation
- All login details
Everything is ready. You just need to start.
The advantages of Done-For-You
Time saving
Instead of spending 3-6 months building it yourself: 24-48 hours and you're ready to go.
Professional setup
No beginner mistakes. Everything is done by experts who have already built hundreds of stores.
Higher success rate
87% of Done-For-You customers are profitable after 90 days. For DIY dropshipping: only 13%.
Better margins
Through professional niche selection and optimization: 30-50% margins instead of 15-25%.
AI automation included
ChatGPT for customer service, automated emails, AI content – everything is set up.
The disadvantages of Done-For-You
Higher initial investment
€999 instead of €500. But: ROI is faster and higher.
Less "learning by doing"
You don't learn every technical step yourself. But: Do you really need to?
Direct comparison
Starting capital
Dropshipping: €500-1,000
Done-For-You: €999 + advertising budget
Winner: Draw
Time until first sale
Dropshipping: 2-6 months (setup, learning, testing)
Done-For-You: 24-48 hours (ready to use immediately)
Winner: Done-For-You (clear)
Success rate
Dropshipping: 13% are profitable after 90 days
Done-For-You: 87% are profitable after 90 days
Winner: Done-For-You (by a clear margin)
Profit margins
Dropshipping: 15-25%
Done-For-You: 30-50%
Winner: Done-For-You
Time required per day
Dropshipping: 4-8 hours (customer service, optimization, ads)
Done-For-You: 1-3 hours (AI does the rest)
Winner: Done-For-You
Scalability
Dropshipping: Difficult (quality decreases, support increases)
Done-For-You: Simple (AI scales with you)
Winner: Done-For-You
Realistic income scenarios
Dropshipping: The hard way
Months 1-3: -€500 to €0 (learning phase, tests, errors)
Months 4-6: €500-1,500 (first profitable months)
Months 7-12: €1,500-€3,000 (if you persevere)
Year 2: €3,000-€8,000 (if you are among the 13%)
Done-For-You: The smart way
Month 1: €1,000-€2,000 (immediately profitable)
Months 2-3: €2,000-€5,000 (Optimization takes effect)
Months 4-6: €5,000-10,000 (scaling)
Months 7-12: €10,000-€25,000 (AI automation fully active)
Year 2: €25,000-€50,000+ (financial freedom)
Who is which product suitable for?
Dropshipping is for you if...
- You have plenty of time (4-8 hours daily)
- You enjoy learning on your own (trial and error)
- You can deal with frustration
- You have very little starting capital (<500€)
- You have patience (6-12 months until profitable)
Done-For-You is for you if...
- If you want to start quickly (24-48h)
- You value time more than money
- You want professional results
- You can invest €1,000+
- You want to be profitable in 30-90 days
The truth about dropshipping in 2026
Dropshipping is not dead. But it will be significantly more difficult in 2026 than it was in 2020.
Why dropshipping has become more difficult
1. Supersaturation
Millions of dropshippers worldwide. Everyone sells the same AliExpress products.
2. Higher advertising costs
Facebook Ads will cost 3x more in 2026 than in 2020. CPM has increased from €5 to €15.
3. Shorter attention span
Customers want it now. 2-4 weeks delivery time? No thanks.
4. Better alternatives
Amazon Prime, local shops with same-day delivery. Why wait four weeks?
Why Done-For-You will dominate in 2026
The AI Revolution
AI makes professional businesses accessible to everyone. What used to take €50,000 and 6 months now costs €999 and takes 48 hours.
The time-value shift
People understand: time is more valuable than money. Why spend six months crafting something yourself when professionals can do it in two days?
The success rate speaks for itself.
87% vs. 13%. The numbers don't lie.
What makes Online Bros different
We're not just any done-for-you service. We're the best. Why?
1. Over 12,498 successful customers
We know what works. We've tested hundreds of niches. We know the mistakes.
2. AI-First Approach
We're not just building a shop. We're building an AI-automated business system.
3. Personal Mentoring
You are not alone. We're here for you. 90 days of support included.
4. Profit Guarantee
At our Business Bootcamp, we guarantee: At least €5,000 in monthly profit after 4 weeks. Or we'll continue working with you for free.
The calculation: What's really worth it?
Dropshipping DIY
Investment: €500 setup + €3,000 advertising budget (6 months) = €3,500
Time required: 6 months × 6 hours/day = 1,080 hours
Probability of success: 13%
Expected profit after 6 months: €0-1,500
ROI: Negative to neutral
Done-For-You Business
Investment: €999 setup + €3,000 advertising budget (3 months) = €3,999
Time required: 3 months × 2 hours/day = 180 hours
Probability of success: 87%
Expected profit after 3 months: €5,000-15,000
ROI: 125-375%
Conclusion: The clear winner of 2026
Done-For-You Business wins in almost every category:
- ✅ Ready to go faster
- ✅ Higher success rate
- ✅ Better margins
- ✅ Less time required
- ✅ More professional setup
- ✅ AI Automation
Dropshipping isn't dead. But in 2026, it's the hard road. The road with an 87% failure rate. The road with frustration, stress, and little profit.
Done-For-You is the smart way. The way with an 87% success rate. The way with automation, freedom, and real profit.
Your decision
You now have all the facts. You know the pros and cons. You know what will really work in 2026.
Now you have to decide:
Option A: The hard way. Six months of DIY. 87% failure rate. Lots of frustration.
Option B: The smart way. Ready in 48 hours. 87% success rate. Professional. Automated.
Over 12,498 people chose option B. They now earn between €5,000 and €50,000 per month. They live in freedom.
When will YOU make the right decision?
Only until January 31, 2026: Done-For-You Business for €999 instead of €2,499. Save €1,500.