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MyOnlineWebStore vs Shopify
Which online store builder is right for a small Indian shop? A plain comparison of pricing, fees, setup time, WhatsApp orders, payments, languages and support. Competitor facts checked 2026-09 on their public pages.
Short answer. Shopify is a powerful platform built for global brands. For a kirana, saree or sweets shop in India it costs 20 to 25 times more per year before apps, and everything is in English.
| Feature | UsMyOnlineWebStore | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan; paid from ₹999/year | Monthly subscription from roughly ₹1,900/month on the Basic plan (billed yearly), plus payment processing fees |
| Commission per order | 0% | Gateway fees on every order; an extra platform fee when not using Shopify Payments |
| Time to first sale | 2 minutes, no coding | Days: theme setup, apps, payment gateway approval |
| WhatsApp orders | Included on every plan | Third-party app, usually paid |
| Custom domain | Included on paid plans, free SSL | Supported; domain bought separately |
| Languages | Storefront and admin in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English | Storefront translation via apps; admin mostly English |
| Payments | UPI, cash on delivery, Razorpay, PhonePe | Cards, wallets, UPI through gateways such as Razorpay or PayU |
| Billing counter / POS | Built-in billing counter (POS) | Shopify POS, paid hardware and plan add-ons for full features |
| Support | Human support on WhatsApp and phone, same day | 24/7 chat and email, ticket based |
| Best for | Small Indian shops that want an online store today, without a developer, and without paying a cut of every order. | Brands with a budget for apps and a developer, selling internationally. |
Shopify is a trademark of its owner; details are from its public website as of 2026-09 and may change. Our prices are in INR per year.
What MyOnlineWebStore is
My Online Web Store is a no-code online store builder made for Indian shops: grocery, sarees, sweets, bakery, medicine, electronics, hardware and more. You pick a store link, add products from your phone, share the link on WhatsApp status, Instagram and Facebook, and orders arrive on WhatsApp. Customers pay by UPI, cash on delivery, or online through Razorpay and PhonePe. There is a Free plan with 5 products and unlimited orders; paid plans start at ₹999 per year and add more products, all 25 designs, online payment gateways and a custom domain. We never take a commission on your orders.
What Shopify is
Shopify is global hosted e-commerce platform. It is best for brands with a budget for apps and a developer, selling internationally.
Cost over one year
- MyOnlineWebStore: ₹0 on the Free plan, ₹999 on Starter, ₹1,999 on Growth, ₹2,999 on Pro, all per year, with 0% commission. You pay only your payment gateway's own fee on online payments.
- Shopify: Monthly subscription from roughly ₹1,900/month on the Basic plan (billed yearly), plus payment processing fees. Gateway fees on every order; an extra platform fee when not using Shopify Payments.
Frequently asked questions
Is My Online Web Store cheaper than Shopify?
Yes. Our Free plan costs nothing and paid plans start at ₹999 per year. Shopify starts at roughly ₹1,900 per month, about ₹23,000 per year, before apps and payment fees.
Can I move my store from Shopify?
Yes. Export your products from Shopify as a CSV file and use Bulk Product Import in our admin to bring them in.
Does Shopify take a commission on sales?
Shopify charges an additional transaction fee when you use an outside payment gateway, plus the gateway's own fee. We charge 0% commission; you pay only your payment gateway.
Which is easier for someone who is not technical?
Our signup asks for a mobile number, a store name and a look, and the store is live with sample products in about two minutes. Shopify needs theme setup, apps and gateway approval before the first sale.
