1. StoreHippo
StoreHippo · Gurugram · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Headless e-commerce platform built in Gurugram.
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹2,250/mo higher (₹3,500/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
E-commerce platforms & website builders · Alternatives
Best Zoho Commerce alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Commerce is an e-commerce platforms & website builders product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹1,250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Commerce are StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo), Shopaccino (₹999/mo), Wix eCommerce (₹1,500/mo) and Shopmatic (₹1,000/mo). Swiggy Minis is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Commerce alternative
There is no free plan
Zoho Commerce has no free tier. 6 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zoho Commerce starts at ₹1,250/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Zoho Commerce does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Zoho Commerce alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Commerce's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Commerce (current) | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | StoreHippo | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Zepo | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Shopaccino | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Wix eCommerce | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Shopmatic | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Squarespace Commerce | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Browntape Marketplace | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  BigCommerce | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Shopify | ₹1,994/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Elementor WooCommerce Builder | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  KartRocket (Shiprocket) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Simpl Checkout | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Swiggy Minis | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Zoho Commerce |
| 14 |  Instamojo Store | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Commerce |
| 15 |  Etsy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Magic Checkout by Razorpay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Flipkart Seller Hub | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  ONDC | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Meesho Supplier Panel | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Snapdeal Seller | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Commerce alternatives in detail
2. Zepo
Zepo · Mumbai · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
Indian e-commerce store builder.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
3. Shopaccino
Shopaccino · Jaipur · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
E-commerce platform built in Jaipur.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹251/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
4. Wix eCommerce
Wix · Tel Aviv · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Online store in Wix.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
5. Shopmatic
Shopmatic · Singapore · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
E-commerce platform for Asian SMEs.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹250/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
6. Squarespace Commerce
Squarespace · New York · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Online store in Squarespace.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹750/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
7. Browntape Marketplace
Browntape · Goa · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Marketplace order management.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹2,750/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
8. BigCommerce
BigCommerce · Austin · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Hosted e-commerce for growing brands.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹1,150/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
9. Shopify
Shopify · Ottawa · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Leading hosted e-commerce platform with a huge app ecosystem.
₹1,994/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹744/mo higher (₹1,994/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
10. Elementor WooCommerce Builder
Elementor · Ramat Gan · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.2/5
Design WooCommerce stores.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Commerce
- Starts ₹3,750/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
Zoho Commerce alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zoho Commerce
Free Zoho Commerce alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zoho Commerce
How to choose a Zoho Commerce 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.
Zoho Commerce alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Commerce in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Commerce on App Advisor are StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo), Shopaccino (₹999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Commerce, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Commerce?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Swiggy Minis (Free), Instamojo Store (Free plan), Flipkart Seller Hub (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Commerce?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Shopaccino starts lowest at ₹999/mo, compared with ₹1,250/mo for Zoho Commerce. Swiggy Minis also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Commerce?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo), Shopaccino (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Commerce vs StoreHippo: which is better?+
StoreHippo is the closest match to Zoho Commerce in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,250/mo higher (₹3,500/mo vs ₹1,250/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Commerce alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in e-commerce platforms & website builders or a category Zoho Commerce also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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