Build an online store tools for Indian businesses
The 17 build an online store tools we track, with verified India pricing (forex-adjusted), honest trade-offs, and the caveats most directories skip.
Quick answer: of the 17 build an online store tools we track, 8 offer a free plan, and paid monthly plans run about ₹74–₹15,000 for a GST-registered business (after the card forex markup). The prices below are the India cost for a registered business, not the sticker. GST is extra if you cannot reclaim it.
| Tool | India price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | ₹399/mo | — | Indian individuals and SMBs |
| Carrd | ₹74/mo | Yes | Individuals and side projects |
| MailerLite | ₹1,072/mo | Yes | Creators and small businesses |
| Shopify | ₹1,499/mo | — | Indian D2C brands wanting a fast, polished storefront without managing hosting |
| Ecwid | ₹450/mo | — | Small businesses with an existing website |
| StoreHippo | ₹15,000/mo | — | Indian B2B and marketplace sellers |
| Strikingly | ₹645/mo | Yes | Individuals and small businesses |
| Dukaan | ₹208/mo | Yes | India-based small and medium businesses launching their first branded online store |
| WooCommerce | ₹640/mo | Yes | Businesses already on WordPress wanting integrated commerce |
| BigCommerce | ₹2,879/mo | — | Growing and larger online merchants |
| Squarespace | ₹630/mo | — | Creatives and portfolios |
| Wix | ₹250/mo | Yes | Small businesses and individuals |
| CCAvenue | ₹100/mo | — | Indian businesses wanting broad payment options |
| Instamojo | ₹417/mo | Yes | Freelancers and creators collecting payments |
| NimbusPost | Usage-based | Yes | Indian D2C and e-commerce sellers |
| DotPe | Custom | — | Indian restaurants wanting QR dine-in ordering |
| Zoho Commerce | ₹599/mo | — | Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite |
Prices are the entry plan converted to rupees at an effective card rate (mid-market plus the forex markup), the cost a GST-registered business nets. GST adds 18% if you cannot reclaim it, and some Indian vendors already include it. Indicative, not your exact bill. Confirm each plan on the vendor site.
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