ShopperShopper vs Shopify: a Shopify alternative for Nigerian sellers
Shopify is one of the world's biggest e-commerce platforms. It's powerful — but it's built for a global market, priced in US dollars, and many features need paid apps. Shopper is built for how Nigerians actually sell: WhatsApp-first, naira pricing, and ready in minutes.
| Shopper | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — free forever, up to 25 products | Free trial, then a paid monthly plan |
| Priced in | Naira (₦10,000 / ₦25,000 per month for paid plans) | US dollars |
| WhatsApp ordering | Built in — orders arrive on your WhatsApp fully written out | Needs a third-party app |
| Card payments in Nigeria | Bank transfer, cash on delivery, WhatsApp, and Paystack / PayDunya cards (Starter+) | Through third-party payment providers |
| Delivery fees | Built in — set delivery zones, fees and free-delivery thresholds | Built in, with more complex setup |
| Setup | About 10 minutes from your phone, no developer or plugins | Flexible, but often needs themes, apps or a developer |
Choose Shopper if…
- You sell mostly to customers in Nigeria through Instagram and WhatsApp
- You don't want to pay in dollars or juggle apps and plugins
- You want to be live today, from your phone
Shopify may suit you better if…
- • You sell internationally at large scale and need Shopify's huge app ecosystem
- • You have a developer or agency to customise and maintain your store
Questions sellers ask
Is Shopper cheaper than Shopify?
Shopper has a free-forever plan, and paid plans are priced in naira — ₦10,000 or ₦25,000 per month — with no app or plugin costs on top.
Can I use Paystack with Shopper?
Yes. On the Starter and Business plans you connect your own Paystack (or PayDunya) account and customers pay by card at checkout. The money goes straight to your account.
Can I use my own domain like Shopify?
Yes — custom domains are included on the Starter and Business plans.
Try Shopper free — your store can be live in 10 minutes.
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