Shopify charges $39/mo + transaction fees forever. Payever delivers a custom e-commerce site you own.
Shopify is a US-based e-commerce SaaS — strong for global brands but expensive for Indian businesses due to USD billing, transaction fees on every sale, and lack of GST-compliant invoicing. Payever delivers WooCommerce or custom Next.js e-commerce that you fully own, with GST baked in from day one.
Year 1 cost: Payever: ₹4,999-14,999 one-time vs Shopify: ₹40,000+ in subscriptions, apps, and transaction fees
| Dimension | Payever | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓ ₹4,999 one-time | $39/mo = ₹3,200/mo recurring |
| Transaction Fees | ✓ 0%, you keep all profit | 0.5-2% per sale + payment gateway |
| Delivery Time | ✓ 7-12 days | 20-60 hours of self-setup |
| GST Invoice | ✓ Built-in, state code, ITC eligible | Manual setup, USD billing |
| Indian Payment Gateways | ✓ Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree | Limited, often manual |
| Ownership | ✓ Full code, your hosting | Platform locked |
| Customization | ✓ Unlimited (custom code) | Liquid templates |
| App Costs | ✓ ₹0 (all features built-in) | ₹500-5,000/mo per app |
| Hindi/Regional UI | ✓ Native multi-language | Translation apps required |
| Total Year 1 Cost | ✓ ₹4,999-14,999 | ₹40,000+ (subscriptions + apps + transaction fees) |
Honest take — we don't claim Payever is right for everyone:
Yes. We export your products, customers, orders via CSV and import to WooCommerce or custom platform. Typical migration: ₹14,999-29,999 including SEO redirects, payment gateway setup, and 30-day support post-migration.
For most Indian businesses, yes — better. WooCommerce gives unlimited customization, no transaction fees, and full ownership. Shopify wins on hands-off ease, but you pay 10-30× more over 3 years.
After delivery, options are: self-manage (free), Payever retainer (₹2,999-9,999/month based on store size), or hire any WordPress developer. Shopify locks you into their ecosystem; Payever lets you choose.
All major features (abandoned cart, upsells, subscriptions, multilingual, etc.) are available as WooCommerce plugins or custom development. Most are free or one-time, vs Shopify's monthly app fees.
Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree, Instamojo, Stripe (international), PayPal. Plus COD setup with proper logistics integration. Setup is included in the build cost.
WhatsApp us at +91-6350136833 with your project brief. Free 30-min consultation, fixed quote within 24 hours, no pressure.
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