What an Indian D2C platform really costs: subscription, fees, GST and apps
The sticker price is only part of the bill. See how subscriptions, transaction fees, gateway fees, GST and apps add up, with a ₹10 lakh a month example.
3 min readWhat e-commerce platforms really cost, fees explained in plain numbers.
The sticker price is only part of the bill. See how subscriptions, transaction fees, gateway fees, GST and apps add up, with a ₹10 lakh a month example.
3 min readFlat monthly plans and percentage-of-sales models cost very differently as you grow. Learn the break-even maths and when each model suits your brand.
3 min readHow GST usually applies to platform subscriptions and fees, what input tax credit means for registered sellers, and what to keep on invoices. General guidance.
3 min readBeyond the platform subscription: returns, failed payments, apps, photography, compliance, support and more. A checklist to budget your store properly.
3 min readOrvexa's Growth Pro price is the average of comparable platforms' entry plans minus 20%. See the inputs, the maths for India and why we publish them.
3 min readA simple method to find what each order really costs and earns you: product, packaging, shipping, payment fees, platform fees, returns and marketing.
3 min readYearly plans save money but commit cash. Use a simple break-even test and a cash-flow check to decide between monthly and annual billing for your platform.
3 min readHow Shopify's 2%, 1% and 0.6% third-party payment fee works for Indian merchants, which orders it applies to, and how to estimate it for your sales mix.
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