Tired of Shopify's USD Billing & Complex Setup?
Shopify charges ₹1,500–₹6,000/month and still needs plugins for UPI and COD. StoreMaker gives Indian sellers a live store in 10 seconds — with UPI, COD, and GPay built in — starting at just ₹222/month.
✓ No credit card ✓ No coding ✓ Live in 10 seconds
Why Shopify Doesn't Work Well for Indian Small Businesses
Shopify is an excellent platform — but it was built for the US and European market. Indian sellers face real friction every step of the way:
Expensive USD Pricing
Shopify's Basic plan starts at $29/month — roughly ₹2,400. For a home seller making ₹15,000/month, that's 16% of revenue just on the platform.
No Native UPI Support
UPI handles 70%+ of Indian digital payments. On Shopify, you need a third-party plugin and pay extra transaction fees just to accept GPay or PhonePe.
Complex Setup
Shopify requires theme selection, app installs, payment gateway configuration, and shipping setup — easily 4–6 hours before your first product is live.
No COD Built-In
Cash on Delivery is essential for Tier 2 and Tier 3 India — customers don't trust prepaid orders from new brands. Shopify doesn't support COD natively.
StoreMaker vs Shopify — Full Comparison
| Feature | StoreMaker 🇮🇳 | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ₹222/month | ₹1,500+/month |
| UPI Payments | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Plugin needed |
| Cash on Delivery | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Plugin needed |
| Setup Time | ✅ 10 seconds | ❌ 4–6 hours |
| Billing Currency | ✅ INR | ❌ USD |
| Indian Customer Support | ✅ IST timezone | ❌ Global queue |
| Coding Required | ✅ None | ⚠️ For customization |
| Free Trial | ✅ 7 days, no card | ✅ 3 days, card needed |
| Best For | Indian small businesses | Large-scale global stores |
Who Should Switch from Shopify to StoreMaker?
StoreMaker is the right Shopify alternative if you are:
Selling homemade food, handicrafts, clothes, or pickles from home. You need simple, affordable, and mobile-first.
You're selling on WhatsApp and Instagram but want a real website. StoreMaker gets you live today.
Kirana stores, medical shops, textile retailers who want to accept orders online without a developer.
You're paying ₹1,500–₹3,000/month on Shopify and want to cut costs without losing functionality.
⚠️ When Shopify is Still the Right Choice
If you are processing 500+ orders/month, selling internationally across multiple currencies, need 50+ custom app integrations, or require a fully custom storefront — Shopify is still the better long-term platform. StoreMaker is optimised for Indian small businesses getting started and scaling to ₹5–50 lakhs/year.
How to Switch from Shopify to StoreMaker in 3 Steps
Sign up free — 7-day trial, no credit card
Create your StoreMaker account at storemaker.in. Your store URL goes live instantly. No theme selection, no configuration needed.
Add your products from Shopify
Export your Shopify product CSV and re-upload to StoreMaker's admin panel. Most sellers complete this in under 30 minutes.
Enable UPI, COD and go live
Add your UPI ID, enable COD for local deliveries, and share your new store URL. Cancel Shopify when you're ready.
How Much You Save Switching from Shopify
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is StoreMaker really cheaper than Shopify for Indian sellers?
Yes. Shopify Basic costs ₹1,500–₹2,400/month depending on the plan and exchange rate. StoreMaker starts at ₹222/month, billed in INR with no currency fluctuation risk. Over a year, that's a saving of ₹15,000–₹26,000.
Can I accept UPI payments on StoreMaker?
Yes, UPI QR payments are built into StoreMaker — no plugin or payment gateway needed. Customers pay via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or any UPI-enabled app by scanning your store's QR code. There are no extra transaction fees.
How long does migration from Shopify take?
Most sellers complete the migration in under 1 hour. Export your Shopify product list, create your StoreMaker store (10 seconds), upload your products, and you're live. You can run both platforms in parallel during your Shopify billing period.
Does StoreMaker support custom domains?
Yes. Custom domain support is available on the Growth plan (₹499/month). Your store can use yourshop.com instead of yourshop.storemaker.in.