Shopify cost comparison · India
Shopify alternative in India: what you’d pay on HOD instead
Shopify is a strong platform with a large app ecosystem. Shopify Basic starts at ₹1,499/month (billed yearly; ₹1,994 billed monthly), plus a 2% platform fee on orders paid through Indian gateways. HOD is ₹299/month after 3 free months, with 0% commission.
| Cost or feature | Shopify Basic | HOD |
|---|---|---|
| Plan price | from ₹1,499/month billed yearly; ₹1,994 billed monthly (varies by visitor) | ₹299/month after 3 free months |
| Free period | 3 days, then ₹20/month for 3 months | 3 months, no card |
| Platform fee on sales | 2% with an external Indian gateway, plus gateway processing | 0%; gateway processing applies to prepaid orders |
| COD and couriers | Apps may be needed | COD and around 20 couriers included |
| GST invoices | Apps may be needed | Built in after GSTIN is added |
| WhatsApp updates | Apps may be needed | Order updates and cart nudges included |
| Hindi/Hinglish voice AI | Not included in this comparison | Included |
| Themes | Shopify theme ecosystem | 88 themes |
Shopify prices checked 15 Oct 2026. Sources: Shopify India pricing and HOD pricing.
Compare your estimated total cost
Example inputs: ₹1,00,000 monthly sales, ₹800 average order and 60% prepaid. Adjust the calculator to match your store.
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Change the inputs to compare plan fees and platform charges. COD courier costs are excluded because they apply separately.
| Platform | Estimated yearly cost | Cost breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| HOD | ₹19,683 | 9 paid months; gateway on prepaid |
| Shopify Basic | ₹49,398 | ₹1,994/month plan + 2% platform fee + gateway |
| Instamojo Starter | ₹45,699 | ₹6,999/year; 5% + ₹3 on prepaid orders, gateway included |
| Instamojo Growth | ₹32,099 | ₹14,999/year; 2% + ₹3 on prepaid orders, gateway included |
| WooCommerce | ₹19,980 | ₹249/month first-year hosting research (16 Oct 2026); plugins excluded + gateway |
At these inputs, HOD is ₹29,715 lower per year than Shopify Basic.
Assumptions: gateway processing is estimated at 2.36% of prepaid sales (Razorpay 2% + 18% GST, checked 15 Oct 2026). Shopify adds its 2% Basic platform fee on prepaid sales. Instamojo fees are calculated on prepaid sales and include gateway processing; ₹3 is applied per prepaid order. HOD and WooCommerce add gateway processing to prepaid sales. WooCommerce hosting figures are research from 16 Oct 2026; plugins are excluded. Estimates only. Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026. Check each provider.
What you may miss
Shopify has a large app ecosystem, POS, agentic selling in AI chats and broader global multi-currency tools. Check that your required apps and workflows have equivalents before switching.
How to move
- Send your store link.
- We copy products, collections and pages.
- You review the new store.
- Point your domain to the new store.
See the migration guide. Also see the Shopify alternatives overview, HOD pricing and Instamojo comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose SEO if I move from Shopify?
A migration should include redirects from old URLs to their new pages. HOD supports store migration; review the URL map before changing your domain. See /move for the migration process.
Can I keep my domain?
Yes. You can connect your existing custom domain to your HOD store. See /move for migration details.
What about my Shopify apps?
List the apps and features you rely on before moving. HOD includes COD, GST invoices, couriers and WhatsApp order updates, but some Shopify apps may not have an equivalent.