Shopify is a good platform, and plenty of brands do well on it. If you're searching for a Shopify alternative in India, it's usually for one of three reasons: the monthly subscription and paid apps add up, you don't have time to build and maintain the store yourself, or you want more control over a store you own.
Here's an honest look at how a subscription platform compares with a store Teamy designs and builds for you for a one-time ₹8,999, so you can choose what fits your brand.
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₹8,999 for the build, with no compulsory monthly fee from Teamy.
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We design, build and set up the store; you don't need to learn a platform or hire a developer.
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UPI, cards and COD with WhatsApp COD confirmation, set up from day one.
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Your domain, your code and your customer data, yours to keep and take anywhere.
| Topic | Typical subscription platform | Teamy |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Monthly subscription; some features need paid apps | ₹8,999 one-time; optional care plan if you want ongoing updates |
| Who builds it | You, or a developer you hire and brief | We do, after a free preview you approve |
| COD and WhatsApp | Usually added with apps and setup | Included: COD with WhatsApp confirmation and order updates |
| Ownership | Your store runs on the platform; your data is exportable | Your domain, code and data; access handed over to you |
| Support | Help centre and app developers | The same people on WhatsApp who built your store |
Platform pricing, plans and fees change. Check each platform's current pricing page before you decide; this table describes the general model, not a specific plan.
If you enjoy building things yourself, want to change your store every day without help, or need a niche feature that only exists as a third-party app, a platform like Shopify can make sense. It has a large ecosystem and lots of tutorials.
We'd rather tell you that than sell you something that doesn't fit.
If you're an Instagram-first D2C brand that wants a professional store quickly, without becoming your own web developer, a done-for-you store is usually simpler and cheaper over time. You get a custom design, a checkout built for how India pays, WhatsApp updates and analytics, all set up and tested, for one price.
Because there's no compulsory monthly fee from Teamy, your store doesn't get more expensive as you add features you'd otherwise buy as apps. You do pay your own domain renewal and payment-gateway fees directly, the same as on any platform.
Moving is usually possible. Send us your store link on WhatsApp and we'll tell you honestly what can come across, such as products, images and customer lists, and whether it fits the standard build or needs extra time.
With a Teamy store, the domain is registered in your name, the payment gateway is in your business name, and you get access to the store's code and logins. Your customer list and order history can be exported any time. If you ever want a different developer to work on it, or to move it somewhere else, you can.
Discover, design, develop, launch: four clear steps, with the same people on WhatsApp from start to finish.
A free call about your brand, your products and where you sell today.
A free preview of your store with your real products, before you pay anything.
We build it: payments, COD, shipping and WhatsApp updates, set up and tested by us.
Live on your domain in about 7 days. We stay on for drops, fixes and festive sales.
Cross-border e-commerce
Shoppers worldwide buy from Indian stores and artisans, with international shipping.
No. Teamy is a studio. We design, build and run your store for you, so you're not signing up to a platform and building it yourself.
There's no compulsory monthly fee from Teamy. You pay your own domain renewal and payment-gateway charges directly, and the care plan is optional.
Yes. The domain, code and customer data are yours, so you're never locked in.
Yes. Look at the stores we've built, or message us on WhatsApp for a free preview of your own store before you pay anything.