A Shopify plan looks cheap until you add the apps an Indian store actually needs. Once GST, shipping, WhatsApp and SMS are bolted on, the real monthly bill lands around ₹8,000–15,000. QuicShop includes the same capabilities from ₹2,999/month. Here’s the math.
The hidden app stack
The base plan only gets you a storefront. To run a real Indian store on Shopify you typically add:
| What you add to Shopify | Typical monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Shopify Basic (India) | ₹1,994 |
| GST invoicing app | ₹1,499 |
| Shiprocket integration | ₹1,200 |
| WhatsApp commerce app | ₹2,500 |
| SMS + DLT compliance | ₹800 |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹7,993+ |
And that’s before transaction fees or the extra apps many stores add for reviews, upsells and analytics.
The math
| Shopify + apps | QuicShop Starter | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | ₹7,993+ | ₹2,999 |
| Yearly | ₹95,916+ | ₹35,988 |
| You save | — | ~₹60,000/year |
Even on QuicShop’s Growth plan at ₹4,999/month, you’re still well under half the cost of the patched-together Shopify stack — with AI, B2B and advanced analytics included.
What you also save (beyond money)
- Setup time — one platform to configure instead of five apps to install, connect and reconcile.
- Maintenance — no app updates breaking each other, no juggling separate support desks.
- One bill, one login — GST, payments, shipping and messaging in a single place.
The bottom line
If you sell in India, you’re not comparing ₹1,994 vs ₹2,999 — you’re comparing a ₹8,000+ stack vs a single ₹2,999 subscription that does the same job. See the full feature comparison or pick a plan.
Frequently asked
Does QuicShop really include all of this for ₹2,999?
The Starter plan at ₹2,999/month includes the storefront, GST invoicing, UPI payments, Shiprocket shipping and WhatsApp notifications. Higher plans add AI, WhatsApp commerce and B2B.
Can I claim the subscription against tax?
Yes. QuicShop bills with GST, so registered sellers can claim input tax credit on the subscription.