The Shopify alternative built for Indian brands.
Shopify is a great global platform. But Indian brands end up adding paid apps for WhatsApp updates, COD confirmation, GST invoices and a mobile app, then hiring someone to set it all up. DoEcomm gives you all of it in one rupee plan, set up by our team in one week.
Quick answer: The main Shopify alternatives for Indian brands are DoEcomm, Dukaan and WooCommerce. DoEcomm includes WhatsApp automation, COD confirmation and GST invoices from ₹1,999 a month and your own mobile app on the ₹2,999 plan, set up by its team within a week. Shopify remains the better fit if you need its large app ecosystem.
DoEcomm vs Shopify for an Indian brand.
What a typical Indian D2C clothing or lifestyle brand needs, and where each platform gets it from.
| You need | Shopify | DoEcomm |
|---|---|---|
| Store setup | Do it yourself or hire a developer or agency | Done for you in one week, team trained |
| WhatsApp order updates and cart recovery | Third-party app, billed separately | Included from ₹1,999/month |
| COD confirmation on WhatsApp | Third-party app | Included |
| GST invoices and purchase invoices | Third-party app | Included |
| Wholesale prices for B2B buyers | Usually an app or a higher plan | Included, retail and wholesale on one account |
| Branded mobile app | Third-party app builder | Included in Commerce Suite |
| Instagram comment and DM automation | Third-party tool | Included in Commerce Suite |
| Support | Global help centre and chat | Our team in Tirupur, on WhatsApp |
Shopify features and app availability change over time. Check shopify.com for current plans. DoEcomm pricing: ₹999, ₹1,999 or ₹2,999 per month; WhatsApp message charges and your domain are billed separately.
Who should choose which platform.
You sell mainly in India and want it done for you.
- Your customers order on WhatsApp and Instagram, and many pay cash on delivery
- You want GST invoices, inventory and orders in the same place as your store
- You sell retail and wholesale, for example as a Tirupur garment brand
- You'd rather pay one rupee plan than juggle apps and developers
You sell globally and have a tech team.
- Most of your customers are outside India and pay in other currencies
- You depend on a specific app from Shopify's large app store
- You have developers who want to build a fully custom theme
Already on Shopify and happy with it? You can keep it and connect DoEcomm for WhatsApp automation without moving your catalogue.
From Shopify to DoEcomm in a week.
Our team does the heavy lifting. Your store keeps running until the new one is ready.
- Show us your storeOn the first call we see what you sell and send a mockup of your DoEcomm store within 1–2 hours.
- We set up your catalogueProducts, collections, pages, payments, WhatsApp templates and automations, done together with you.
- Switch your domainWhen you approve the new store, we point your domain to DoEcomm and train your team.
Switching from Shopify, answered.
Is DoEcomm a good Shopify alternative in India?
For Indian D2C brands and wholesalers, yes. DoEcomm includes what Shopify stores in India usually add through paid apps: WhatsApp order updates, COD confirmation, GST invoices and a mobile app. It is priced in rupees, and our team sets the store up for you within one week.
How much does DoEcomm cost compared with Shopify?
DoEcomm plans are ₹999, ₹1,999 and ₹2,999 per month with zero development fees and the first month free. WhatsApp automation and GST invoicing are included rather than bought as separate apps. WhatsApp message charges from Meta and your domain are billed separately.
Can I move my store from Shopify to DoEcomm?
Yes. Our team helps you set up your products, collections and pages on DoEcomm and connect your domain during onboarding. You can also keep Shopify and connect it to DoEcomm for WhatsApp updates and abandoned checkout recovery.
Which payment methods does DoEcomm support?
UPI, debit and credit cards, wallets and cash on delivery, through an Indian payment gateway, on both your website and your app.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. You buy and own your domain, and we connect it to your DoEcomm store with a free SSL certificate.
One plan instead of five apps. First month on us.
Book a call, see your store mockup in a couple of hours, and go live within one week.