A shop vac typically costs a fraction of what a dust collector costs. I purchased a dust collector because I wanted the HEPA filtration. After 12 years of use, I really like the dust extractor, but I still frequently use a shop vac on my projects.
Festool Dust Extractor CT MIDI I HEPA
RIDGID 10 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet Dry Vac
