The Shopify Alternative Built for India
MobiFirm is an India-first Shopify alternative: a branded online store on your own domain from ₹500/month, with UPI, PhonePe and Razorpay built in, a one-tap WhatsApp order button, and no dollar pricing or paid apps. It is designed for Indian sellers who find Shopify expensive or over-complicated for the local market.
Why Indian sellers look beyond Shopify
Shopify is capable, but for many Indian businesses it brings friction: pricing billed in US dollars, transaction fees unless you use Shopify Payments (not available in India), and paid third-party apps for UPI, WhatsApp, and COD workflows. Those costs add up fast for a small or first-time seller. MobiFirm is built the other way around — everything an Indian seller needs is included, priced in rupees, and runs from a phone.
MobiFirm vs Shopify at a glance
| Feature | MobiFirm | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹500/month (rupees) | ~$29/month (USD) + apps |
| UPI / PhonePe / Razorpay | Built in, your own keys | Via paid third-party apps |
| Transaction fee to platform | None — payouts to your bank | Fee unless Shopify Payments (NA in India) |
| One-tap WhatsApp order button | Included | Paid app |
| Service bookings + products | Both in one store | Needs extra apps |
| Setup help | We set it up for you | Self-serve / paid expert |
Who should switch to MobiFirm
MobiFirm is the better fit for a small or growing Indian business — a boutique, kirana or grocery store, electronics or mobile shop, home baker, salon or clinic taking bookings, or a D2C brand launching its first store — that wants predictable rupee pricing with Indian payments working out of the box. For heavy international multi-warehouse setups, Shopify may still suit you better; for the Indian SMB, MobiFirm removes the cost and complexity.
What you get
- A branded storefront on your own domain — live in hours, the same day
- UPI, PhonePe, Razorpay and cash on delivery, with payouts straight to your bank
- A one-tap WhatsApp order button — the message comes pre-written for the customer
- Unlimited products, categories, and optional service bookings
- Built-in SEO and a Google Shopping feed
- Hands-on setup and ongoing support
Frequently asked questions
- Is MobiFirm really cheaper than Shopify in India?
- Yes. MobiFirm starts at ₹500/month in rupees with Indian payments included. Shopify is billed in US dollars (~$29/month) and usually needs paid apps for UPI, WhatsApp, and COD, which raises the real monthly cost.
- Can I accept UPI and PhonePe payments?
- Yes. UPI, PhonePe, and Razorpay are built in. You connect your own gateway keys so money settles directly into your bank account.
- Do I need to be technical to switch?
- No. We set up your store, connect your domain, and help import products. You manage everything from your phone.
- Can I move my existing domain and products?
- Yes. We map your existing domain (or help you register one) and help you import your product catalog during onboarding.
- How long does it take to launch?
- Hours, not days. Apply in 3 minutes; during business hours your store is typically reviewed and approved the same day. Tell us the domain you want at signup — have one and we connect it, need one and we register it for you. A new domain's DNS can take 24–48 hours to propagate, and you can finish setup meanwhile.
Create your online store today
Signup takes about two minutes: sign up and create your online store — reviewed and approved the same day, typically within hours, with a free 7-day trial. Tell us the domain you want at signup; have one and we connect it, need one and we register it for you. #VocalForLocal #DigitalIndia #AtmanirbharBharat