Etsy is an e-commerce platforms & website builders product from Etsy, Brooklyn, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
The closest alternatives to Etsy are StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Shopmatic (₹1,000/mo), Wix eCommerce (₹1,500/mo) and Squarespace Commerce (₹2,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Etsy alternative
Indian support and GST
Etsy is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Etsy does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Etsy alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Etsy's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
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.
Etsy alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Etsy in 2027?+
The closest matches to Etsy on App Advisor are StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Shopmatic (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Etsy, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Etsy?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Etsy has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Etsy?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Shopaccino starts lowest at ₹999/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Etsy?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including StoreHippo (Rs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per order), Browntape Marketplace (₹4,000/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Etsy vs StoreHippo: which is better?+
StoreHippo is the closest match to Etsy in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Gurugram). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Etsy alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in e-commerce platforms & website builders or a category Etsy also covers, and Etsy'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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