Builder.ai vs. Shopify

  • No costly plugins - our all-in-one eCommerce kit includes everything

  • No seller fees - keep 100% of your profit

  • No lock-ins - plus the code is yours to keep

  • No tech knowledge needed - we do it for you

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Why Builder.ai is the best Shopify alternative

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Everything's included

Our software comes with everything you need as standard, so you don’t need to pay for Shopify plugins costing $9-$100/month per plugin. You can get web, iOS and Android apps too.

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No tech knowledge needed

Getting started is quick and easy. Unlike Shopify, you don’t need any tech skills to add custom features – because we do it for you.

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No unnecessary fees

Shopify charges a base fee and as much as 4.2% on top per order! Let customers order directly from your app and make big savings.

Check out how we compare

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Web store

Android App

iOS App

Customisation

We can add any customisations you want. No tech skills needed.

Making customisations requires coding skills or help from developers.

Integration

Websites & apps come with all the features you need for your online store.

Need to buy plugins. Key functionalities don’t come as standard.

Payment processing

International

International

Shipping

Reports

Automatically building custom reports from a wide selection of advanced analytics tools.

Professional reporting is only provided on expensive plans and not on the basic plan.

Aftercare

Support from kick-off to successful delivery. Plus, aftercare keeps your app up to date.

Support is difficult to reach and you need to search help pages for a solution first.

Sell any product

No restrictions. Sell products from any category.

Cannot sell restricted products.

Own the software

You always own the code of your app, meaning you can continue growing your business if our partnership ends.

SaaS model means you don’t own the software and have to start from scratch if you change providers.

How it works in 4 simple steps

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Create your branded store

Choose the design, add your logo and promotional banners, and get ready to launch your branded store.

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    Showcase your products

    Upload all your product information easily including descriptions, images, pricing, colours, sizes, quantity and more.

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      Prepare to go live

      1 week after your kick-off call your website and app are ready to go live.

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        Grow your business

        Our built-in support keeps your website and apps up to date with no fuss. Plus, you can scope and add features at any time.

          What do you get when you work with us?

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          A better shopping experience

          • Showcase what you’re selling in a beautiful catalogue. Allow customers to filter by sales items, new arrivals, and more.

          • Analytics and machine learning figure out which products your customers want and display tailored recommendations that make you more sales.

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          Take payments and deliver to your customer

          • RazorPay (Stripe in UK) and Shiprocket come pre-integrated at special discounted rates for you.

          • Easy account setup, gets you live in a few days.

          • Manage refunds and order tracking through partner’s dashboards.

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          Gather feedback

          • Send tailored emails, SMS and push notifications all from your app.

          • Generate repeat sales and customer loyalty using attractive discounts and offers.

          • Add live chat to quickly communicate with customers.

          Real success stories from real customers

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