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Best Browntape Marketplace alternatives in India (2027)

Browntape Marketplace is an e-commerce platforms & website builders product from Browntape, Goa, priced at ₹4,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 12 start cheaper or free.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Browntape Marketplace are StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Squarespace Commerce (₹2,000/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo) and Wix eCommerce (₹1,500/mo). Instamojo Store is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.

Why businesses look for a Browntape Marketplace alternative

There is no free plan

Browntape Marketplace has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Browntape Marketplace starts at ₹4,000/mo. 12 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

A mobile app

Browntape Marketplace does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

Browntape Marketplace alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Browntape Marketplace's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Browntape Marketplace logoBrowntape Marketplace (current)₹4,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5—
1StoreHippo logoStoreHippoRs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per orderNoWebYes4.6/5
2BigCommerce logoBigCommerce₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
3Squarespace Commerce logoSquarespace Commerce₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
4Zepo logoZepo₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
5Wix eCommerce logoWix eCommerce₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Elementor WooCommerce Builder logoElementor WooCommerce Builder₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
7Shopaccino logoShopaccino₹999/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8Shopmatic logoShopmatic₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9Shopify logoShopifyRs 1,499/month · Basic, billed yearly (Rs 1,994 monthly)NoWeb, Android, iOSNo4.6/5
10Zoho Commerce logoZoho CommerceFrom ₹99/month (Starter, billed yearly) · Standard ₹599/month yearly or ₹999 monthly; G…NoWebYes4.7/5
11KartRocket (Shiprocket) logoKartRocket (Shiprocket)Pay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
12Builderfly logoBuilderflyPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
13Simpl Checkout logoSimpl CheckoutPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
14MultiVendorX logoMultiVendorXPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
15Instamojo Store logoInstamojo StoreFree · paid from ₹6,999/yr · Lite ₹0/yr with 5% + ₹3 per order; GST extraYesWebYes4.7/5
16Etsy logoEtsyPay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
17Flipkart Seller Hub logoFlipkart Seller HubFreeYesWebYes4.7/5
18Cartpanda logoCartpandaPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
19Loop Returns logoLoop ReturnsPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
20ONDC logoONDCFreeYesWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 Browntape Marketplace alternatives in detail

StoreHippo logo

1. StoreHippo

StoreHippo · Gurugram · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5

Headless e-commerce platform built in Gurugram.

Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order vs ₹4,000/mo)

Key features

  • Physical, service and digital products with variants
  • Inventory, reviews, wishlists and product comparison
  • Abandoned cart recovery, single-page and guest checkout
  • Order tracking, re-ordering and custom order IDs
  • Multiple shipping partners with Cash on Delivery
BigCommerce logo

2. BigCommerce

BigCommerce · Austin · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5

Hosted e-commerce for growing brands.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Zepo logo

4. Zepo

Zepo · Mumbai · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5

Indian e-commerce store builder.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Wix eCommerce logo

5. Wix eCommerce

Wix · Tel Aviv · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5

Online store in Wix.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Shopaccino logo

7. Shopaccino

Shopaccino · Jaipur · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5

E-commerce platform built in Jaipur.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹3,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Shopmatic logo

8. Shopmatic

Shopmatic · Singapore · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5

E-commerce platform for Asian SMEs.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Shopify logo

9. Shopify

Shopify · Ottawa · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5

Leading hosted e-commerce platform with a huge app ecosystem.

Rs 1,499/month · Basic, billed yearly (Rs 1,994 monthly)

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹2,006/mo cheaper (Rs 1,499/month · Basic, billed yearly (Rs 1,994 monthly) vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Also available on Android, iOS

Key features

  • Hosted online store and themes
  • Product catalogue and inventory
  • Checkout
  • Staff accounts (Grow and above)
  • Online store
Zoho Commerce logo

10. Zoho Commerce

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.7/5

E-commerce platform integrated with Zoho Books and Inventory.

From ₹99/month (Starter, billed yearly) · Standard ₹599/month yearly or ₹999 monthly; G…

Free trial

Compared with Browntape Marketplace

  • Starts ₹2,750/mo cheaper (From ₹99/month (Starter, billed yearly) · Standard ₹599/month yearly or ₹999 monthly; G… vs ₹4,000/mo)

Key features

  • Free hosting with unlimited bandwidth
  • Custom domain mapping and free subdomain
  • Mega menu, blogs and product filters
  • Campaign landing pages
  • Customer portal and member-only access

Browntape Marketplace alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Browntape Marketplace alternative

  • Add up platform fee, transaction fee, apps and theme costs — the platform subscription is often the smallest line.
  • Check COD, UPI and EMI support in checkout; they drive Indian conversion.
  • If you sell mostly on marketplaces, a multichannel order tool may matter more than the storefront.

Browntape Marketplace alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Browntape Marketplace in 2027?+

The closest matches to Browntape Marketplace on App Advisor are StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Squarespace Commerce (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Browntape Marketplace, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Browntape Marketplace?+

Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Instamojo Store (Free · paid from ₹6,999/yr · Lite ₹0/yr with 5% + ₹3 per order; GST extra), Flipkart Seller Hub (Free), ONDC (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Browntape Marketplace?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Shopaccino starts lowest at ₹999/mo, compared with ₹4,000/mo for Browntape Marketplace. Instamojo Store also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Browntape Marketplace?+

Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), Zepo (₹1,500/mo), Shopaccino (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Browntape Marketplace vs StoreHippo: which is better?+

StoreHippo is the closest match to Browntape Marketplace in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order vs ₹4,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Browntape Marketplace alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in e-commerce platforms & website builders or a category Browntape Marketplace also covers, and Browntape's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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