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Best Etsy alternatives in India (2027)

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.

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Quick answer

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.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Etsy logoEtsy (current)Pay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5—
1StoreHippo logoStoreHippoRs 15,000/month · Business plan, excluding GST, plus 1% per orderNoWebYes4.6/5
2BigCommerce logoBigCommerce₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
3Shopmatic logoShopmatic₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
4Wix eCommerce logoWix eCommerce₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5Squarespace Commerce logoSquarespace Commerce₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Browntape Marketplace logoBrowntape Marketplace₹4,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
7Zepo logoZepo₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8Shopaccino logoShopaccino₹999/moNoWebYes4.4/5
9KartRocket (Shiprocket) logoKartRocket (Shiprocket)Pay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
10Builderfly logoBuilderflyPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
11Simpl Checkout logoSimpl CheckoutPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
12Elementor WooCommerce Builder logoElementor WooCommerce Builder₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
13Shopify logoShopifyRs 1,499/month · Basic, billed yearly (Rs 1,994 monthly)NoWeb, Android, iOSNo4.6/5
14Cartpanda logoCartpandaPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
15Loop Returns logoLoop ReturnsPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
16ReturnLogic logoReturnLogicPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
17Foxy logoFoxyPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
18Repricer logoRepricerPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
19RepricerExpress logoRepricerExpressPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
20SaleHoo logoSaleHooPaid plansNoWebNo4/5

Top 10 Etsy 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 Etsy

  • Built in India (Gurugram)

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
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3. Shopmatic

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

E-commerce platform for Asian SMEs.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

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7. Zepo

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

Indian e-commerce store builder.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Etsy

  • Built in India (Mumbai)
Shopaccino logo

8. Shopaccino

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

E-commerce platform built in Jaipur.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with Etsy

  • Built in India (Jaipur)
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10. Builderfly

Builderfly · Ahmedabad · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.2/5

Ecommerce platform to build a web store under your own domain and start selling online.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with Etsy

  • Built in India (Ahmedabad)

Etsy alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Etsy 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.

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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