StoreBase™ vs Shopify vs Dukaan
An honest, side-by-side comparison of e-commerce platforms for Indian small businesses. See which one fits your needs and budget.
At a Glance
StoreBase™
₹459/mo
- Zero commission
- Built-in GST invoicing
- 3 payment gateways
- No technical skills needed
Shopify
₹1,499/mo
- Massive app ecosystem
- International selling
- 0.6–2% third-party payment fee
- GST via paid apps only
WooCommerce
₹500+/mo
- Open source & free plugin
- Full code control
- Requires technical skills
- Self-managed hosting
Dukaan
Free / ₹209+
- Mobile app (Android + iOS)
- Indian market focus
- 1.99–4.99% service fee per order
- No GST invoicing or PhonePe
Full Feature Comparison
22 features compared across all four platforms
| Feature | StoreBase™ | Shopify | WooCommerce | Dukaan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (INR) | ₹459+ | ₹1,499+ | ₹500–3,000 | Free / ₹209+ / ₹667+ |
| Commission / Service Fee | 0% | 0.6–2% per order | 0% | 1.99–4.99% per order |
| UPI Payments | Via plugin | Via plugin | ||
| PhonePe Gateway | Via plugin | |||
| Cashfree Gateway | Via plugin | |||
| Mobile App | Web (responsive) | Via plugin | ||
| Razorpay Gateway | Via plugin | Via plugin | ||
| WhatsApp Ordering | Via app | Via plugin | Chat only | |
| GST Invoicing | Via app (~₹500/mo) | Via plugin | ||
| HSN Code Support | Via app | Via plugin | ||
| CGST/SGST/IGST Auto-Calculation | Via plugin | |||
| Custom Domain | Starter+ only | |||
| AI Product Descriptions | Via app | Via plugin | Higher plans | |
| AI-Powered Search | Via app | |||
| Product Reviews & Ratings | ||||
| Advanced Analytics (10+ Dashboards) | Addon | Higher plans | Via plugin | Basic |
| Bulk Import/Export (Excel) | ||||
| Order Management | ||||
| Inventory Tracking | ||||
| INR Pricing (No Currency Risk) | ||||
| Technical Knowledge Required | None | Low | High | Low |
| Managed Hosting & Security |
All product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features as of February 2026.
Which Platform Is Right for You?
Choose StoreBase™ if...
You're an Indian small business that wants a complete, affordable, India-first solution with GST invoicing, Indian payment gateways, WhatsApp ordering, and AI tools — all built in, no plugins needed.
Choose Shopify if...
You sell internationally, have a larger budget (₹1,499+/month), and want access to the biggest app ecosystem with thousands of themes. Note: 0.6–2% fee on third-party payment providers.
Choose WooCommerce if...
You have technical skills (or a developer) and want complete control over your store's code. Be prepared to manage hosting, security, and updates yourself.
Choose Dukaan if...
You want a simple, mobile-first Indian platform with a native app, and are comfortable with per-order service fees (1.99–4.99%). Note: no GST invoicing, PhonePe, or Cashfree support.
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