Alternatives · Online Stores
Dukaan alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Dukaan alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Big Cartel (2.8 GPA).
Dukaan compared with 7 alternatives: Shopify, Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shoplazza, Fynd and 2 more.
Dukaan has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹2,500 per year, regular price (Free plan has a 4.99% order fee). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DukaanThis tool | Free plan · from ₹2,500/yr | Yes | Web |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ecwid | From $5/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Big Cartel | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shoplazza | Free trial · from $29.25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fynd | Free trial · from ₹11,111/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Shopaccino | Free trial · from $290/yr | Trial only | Web |
| StoreHippo | From ₹15,000/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Dukaan starts at about $2.19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shopify, Ecwid, Big Cartel and Shoplazza score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Dukaan
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dukaan.
- Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shopify also covers email campaigns, inventory and shipping labels.
- Shopify does not cover whatsApp messaging and digital downloads, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
Ecwid
Online store you can add to any website or run as its own site
- Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Ecwid has no free plan, unlike Dukaan.
- Ecwid also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ecwid also covers inventory and shipping labels.
- Ecwid does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Owners of an existing website who want to add a store without rebuilding
Big Cartel
Simple online store for artists, makers and independent sellers
- Big Cartel starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Big Cartel also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Big Cartel also covers inventory and shipping labels.
- Big Cartel does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Artists, bands and makers selling merch or small runs of their own work
Shoplazza
Hosted store builder with AI setup and multi-market selling
- Shoplazza starts at $29.25 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Shoplazza has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dukaan.
- Shoplazza also covers email campaigns, inventory, print on demand and dropshipping.
- Shoplazza does not cover whatsApp messaging and digital downloads, which Dukaan does.
Suits: New dropshippers who want a hosted store with an AI first draft
Fynd
Storefronts, marketplace selling and retail operations software
- Fynd starts at ₹11,111 per year + GST.
- Fynd has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dukaan.
- Fynd also covers templates and inventory.
- Fynd does not cover whatsApp messaging and digital downloads, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Brands in India that want a hosted store with GST-aware invoicing
Shopaccino
Hosted store builder for Indian sellers, with B2B and export tools
- Shopaccino starts at US$290 per year, billed annually (US$29 billed monthly).
- Shopaccino has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dukaan.
- Shopaccino also covers inventory.
- Shopaccino does not cover digital downloads, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Indian merchants who need UPI, COD and local courier support
StoreHippo
Hosted ecommerce platform with multi-vendor and multi-store options
- StoreHippo starts at ₹15,000 per month, plus a 1% transaction fee per order (exclusive of taxes).
- StoreHippo has no free plan, unlike Dukaan.
- StoreHippo also covers inventory and sMS marketing.
- StoreHippo does not cover whatsApp messaging and digital downloads, which Dukaan does.
Suits: Indian merchants who want a hosted platform with local logistics and payment options
Limits worth knowing in Dukaan
- Every plan charges a per-order service fee (4.99% on Free down to 0.99% on Infinity), capped at ₹200 per order.
- Fees do not apply to manual orders or to non-India and non-INR stores, so the model suits Indian-rupee sales.
- Paid plans have no free trial, and payment, shipping and messaging providers may charge separately.
- Prices are shown in Indian rupees; the monthly price behind the Monthly toggle was not readable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dukaan?
The alternatives to Dukaan in this directory are Shopify, Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shoplazza, Fynd, Shopaccino and StoreHippo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dukaan.
Is there a free alternative to Dukaan?
Yes. Big Cartel has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dukaan alternatives work on Android?
The Dukaan listing does not include an Android app. Shopify, Ecwid and Big Cartel list one.
Which Dukaan alternatives work on iOS?
The Dukaan listing does not include an iOS app. Shopify, Ecwid and Big Cartel list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.