Shopify vs. WooCommerce: Choosing the Best eCommerce Platform for India

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Shopify vs. WooCommerce: Choosing the Best eCommerce Platform for India

Looking to start an online store in India? Compare Shopify and WooCommerce from an Indian perspective
—pricing, payment gateways, customization, and more. Find out which platform suits your business needs best!

1. Overview

🔹 WooCommerce is cheaper overall since it has no fixed monthly fees, while Shopify has predictable costs.

 
Features WooCommerce Shopify
Base Platform Cost Starts at ₹1,994/month (Basic Plan) Free (WordPress plugin)
Hosting Included in plan Requires separate hosting (~₹150–₹800/month for small stores)
Transaction Fees 0% if using Shopify Payments (not available in India); 1-2% extra if using Razorpay, PayU, etc. No additional transaction fees (only payment gateway charges)
Domain Cost Included (for Shopify subdomain); Custom domain ~₹1,000/year ₹1,000–₹2,000/year
Theme Costs Included (for Shopify subdomain); Custom domain ~₹1,000/year Free & premium themes (~₹5,000–₹20,000)
Total Cost Estimate ₹2,500–₹5,000/month (fixed cost) ₹500–₹3,000/month (varies based on hosting & plugins)

2. Payment Gateways & Fees in India

🔹 WooCommerce is better for cost-saving, as Shopify charges an extra fee if you use Razorpay or any third-party payment gateway.

 
Features WooCommerce Shopify
Popular Indian Payment Gateways Razorpay, PayU, Paytm, Instamojo Razorpay, PayU, Paytm, Instamojo
UPI, RuPay Debit Cards 0% (Razorpay) but Shopify still charges 1-2% 0% (Razorpay)
Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking 2% + GST (Razorpay) + Shopify’s 1-2% fee 2% + GST (Razorpay), No extra fees
International Cards & EMI 3% + GST + Shopify’s 1-2% fee 3% + GST
Total Cost $39–$399/month + transaction fees $10–$50/month (hosting) + domain + plugin costs

3. Ease of Use & Setup