Where each one wins, what each costs in India, and the free third option.
Shopify Basic is ₹1,499 a month on yearly billing as listed in October 2026, plus apps and a 2% fee on payments through Indian gateways. WooCommerce software is free but needs hosting, a theme and paid plugins, plus a developer's time. At small volumes both usually cost more per month than the margin on the orders.
On both platforms COD confirmation, courier booking and GST invoices come from third-party apps or plugins, each with its own monthly fee and support. On D2 Commerce OS COD, Shiprocket shipping and GST invoices are on every plan, with COD confirmation and reconciliation on Brand.
Shopify is hosted, so updates and security are handled. WooCommerce is yours to update, back up and secure; a broken plugin update on a sale day is a real risk. A hosted free builder gives you Shopify's convenience without the plan cost.
Shopify for a hosted, polished store with many apps at a monthly cost. WooCommerce for WordPress users with a developer. Both need apps or plugins for COD confirmation, Indian couriers and GST invoices.
The plugin is free. Hosting, a theme, plugins and a developer are not, and the running cost is usually comparable to a paid platform.
D2 Commerce OS is free forever with unlimited products and orders and 0% commission, with UPI, COD, Shiprocket shipping and GST invoices built in.
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