Dukaan is a great place to start: it’s quick, simple and gets a first store online fast. But many sellers hit its ceiling as orders grow — thinner GST and B2B support, fewer operational tools, no AI layer to help run the day. If that’s where you are, here’s an honest comparison.
The short answer
If you’re just starting and selling a handful of products, Dukaan is fine. Once you’re processing real volume, selling wholesale as well as retail, or spending too long on manual operations, QuicShop gives you room to grow without switching again.
Feature comparison
| Capability | QuicShop | Dukaan |
|---|---|---|
| GST invoicing (native) | ✓ Automatic with HSN | Basic |
| UPI / Razorpay | ✓ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp order updates | ✓ | Limited |
| Shiprocket / Delhivery | ✓ Multi-courier | Shiprocket |
| Essential B2B (tier pricing, quotes, credit) | ✓ | — |
| AI-native seller app | ✓ Stream + Daily Pulse | — |
| Headless / GraphQL API | ✓ | — |
| Starting price | ₹2,999/mo | Freemium / low |
Where Dukaan is enough
We’ll be fair — Dukaan is a sensible choice when:
- You’re testing an idea and want the lowest possible barrier to start.
- Your catalogue is small and orders are occasional.
- You don’t yet need B2B, advanced GST or operational automation.
Signs you’ve outgrown it
- You’re copying order details into WhatsApp and spreadsheets by hand every day.
- You want to sell wholesale and retail from one backend, with tier pricing and credit.
- You need proper GST invoices with correct HSN codes and CGST/SGST/IGST splits.
- You want an app that tells you what needs attention instead of a dashboard you have to read.
What you gain by moving to QuicShop
Beyond the feature checklist, the day-to-day changes: GST invoices generate themselves, the AI Stream and Daily Pulse surface the orders, stock and payments that need action, and B2C and B2B run from one store. It’s one subscription instead of a growing pile of workarounds.
Switching is mostly a product import
Export your Dukaan catalogue and bulk-import it into QuicShop via CSV — SKUs, HSN codes and GST rates included — then connect Razorpay and your couriers and point your domain. See launch your store in 60 minutes, or pick a plan to get started.
Frequently asked
Is QuicShop better than Dukaan?
For growing stores, usually yes — QuicShop adds native GST, essential B2B building blocks (tier pricing, quotes, credit), an AI seller app and multi-courier shipping. Dukaan is simpler and fine for very small or just-starting stores.
Can I move my catalogue from Dukaan to QuicShop?
Yes. Export your products and bulk-import them via CSV, including SKUs, HSN codes and GST rates, then connect Razorpay and your couriers and point your domain.
How much does QuicShop cost compared to Dukaan?
QuicShop starts at ₹2,999/month with GST, UPI, WhatsApp and shipping included. The right question isn't only the sticker price — it's what's built in versus what you'd add separately as you grow.