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Shopify, WooCommerce or Dukaan: which is cheapest for a small clothing shop?
Quick answer
For a small clothing shop, Dukaan-style app stores are usually quickest and cheapest to start, Shopify is the easiest professional option with a monthly plan, and WooCommerce is cheapest to run long-term if you or a developer manage WordPress hosting. Compare the yearly plan, payment gateway fees and app add-ons, not just the starting price.
Dukaan and similar Indian store builders
- Set up from your phone in a day.
- Simple catalogue, UPI payments and WhatsApp sharing.
- Limited design freedom and fewer advanced features.
Shopify
- Professional themes, easy to manage, reliable checkout.
- Monthly plan plus paid apps for extras like reviews or size charts.
- Good choice when you want to grow and run ads.
WooCommerce (on WordPress)
- The plugin is free; you pay for hosting, a theme and some extensions.
- Full control and ownership of your store.
- Needs more technical upkeep: updates, security, backups.
How to compare the real cost
- Platform fee per year.
- Payment gateway charges on every order.
- Paid apps or plugins you will need.
- Developer help for setup and fixes.
If you’re unsure, start simple and move to Shopify or WooCommerce once you have steady orders.
Moving later
Product data, customers and orders can be exported and moved between platforms, but it takes effort. Choose the platform you can live with for two to three years, and keep a copy of product photos and descriptions outside the platform.
| Platform | Ease | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dukaan-style builders | Easiest, phone-based | Starting fast on a tight budget |
| Shopify | Easy, professional | Growing brands running ads |
| WooCommerce | Needs technical upkeep | Full control, lower long-term fees |
Key numbers
E-commerce websites in India typically cost ₹50,000–₹2,50,000 to build.
Pointersoft, Website Designing Cost in India 2026
Key takeaways
- Compare yearly fees, gateway charges and add-ons.
- Shopify is easiest for growing brands.
- WooCommerce gives most control but needs upkeep.
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