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StoreHippo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best StoreHippo alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Dukaan (2.6 GPA).
StoreHippo compared with 5 alternatives: Dukaan, Fynd, Shopify, BigCommerce and Shopaccino.
StoreHippo is a paid product, starting at ₹15,000 per month, plus a 1% transaction fee per order (exclusive of taxes). 1 of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| StoreHippoThis tool | From ₹15,000/mo | No | Web |
| Dukaan | Free plan · from ₹2,500/yr | Yes | Web |
| Fynd | Free trial · from ₹11,111/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BigCommerce | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopaccino | Free trial · from $290/yr | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
StoreHippo starts at about $157.97 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Dukaan, Fynd, Shopify, BigCommerce and Shopaccino.
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 StoreHippo
Dukaan
Online store builder for Indian sellers with per-order service fees
- Dukaan starts at ₹2,500 per year, regular price (Free plan has a 4.99% order fee).
- Dukaan has a free plan, which StoreHippo lacks.
- Dukaan also covers whatsApp messaging and digital downloads.
- Dukaan does not cover inventory and sMS marketing, which StoreHippo does.
Suits: Small sellers in India starting a store without a monthly subscription
Fynd
Storefronts, marketplace selling and retail operations software
- Fynd starts at ₹11,111 per year + GST.
- Fynd also covers templates.
- Fynd does not cover sMS marketing, which StoreHippo does.
Suits: Brands in India that want a hosted store with GST-aware invoicing
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shopify also covers email campaigns and shipping labels.
- Shopify does not cover sMS marketing, which StoreHippo does.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
BigCommerce
Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales
- BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BigCommerce also covers reports.
- BigCommerce does not cover sMS marketing, which StoreHippo does.
Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps
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 also covers whatsApp messaging.
- Shopaccino does not cover sMS marketing, which StoreHippo does.
Suits: Indian merchants who need UPI, COD and local courier support
Limits worth knowing in StoreHippo
- Prices are shown in rupees and exclude taxes; a USD option exists on the page but could not be read, so no dollar price is recorded.
- Transaction fees apply: 1% per order on Business and 0.5% on Enterprise, and the FAQ says each plan has a sales volume limit before fees apply.
- Cancelling is allowed at any time, but no refund is given for the rest of the subscription period.
- The pricing page does not say which term (6 months or 12 months) the displayed monthly rate is for.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to StoreHippo?
The alternatives to StoreHippo in this directory are Dukaan, Fynd, Shopify, BigCommerce and Shopaccino. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StoreHippo.
Is there a free alternative to StoreHippo?
Yes. Dukaan has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which StoreHippo alternatives work on Android?
The StoreHippo listing does not include an Android app. Shopify and BigCommerce list one.
Which StoreHippo alternatives work on iOS?
The StoreHippo listing does not include an iOS app. Shopify and BigCommerce 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.