Orvexa Cloud vs Shopify
An honest side-by-side for Indian D2C brands, with Shopify's own pricing source.
Short answer. Shopify: flat subscription plus apps. Fee on your sales: 2% / 1% / 0.6% on Basic / Grow / Advanced when you use a third-party payment provider. Not charged on cash on delivery (some India COD apps are the exception). Orvexa Cloud: a flat monthly subscription, a 0% platform fee and a 7-day free trial. Shopify suits scaling brands that want the biggest ecosystem; Orvexa Cloud suits Indian D2C brands that want a flat bill and their own isolated store.
How do Orvexa Cloud and Shopify compare?
| Topic | Orvexa Cloud | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Flat subscription | Flat subscription plus apps |
| Price | Flat monthly plans, 7-day free trial | Basic ₹1,994 monthly or ₹1,499 billed yearly; Grow ₹7,447 / ₹5,599; Advanced ₹30,164 / ₹22,680 |
| Fee on your sales | 0% platform fee | 2% / 1% / 0.6% on Basic / Grow / Advanced when you use a third-party payment provider. Not charged on cash on delivery (some India COD apps are the exception). |
| Payments and checkout | UPI, Razorpay, OTP-verified COD, GST invoices | Shopify Payments is not available in India, so you use a gateway such as Razorpay and pay the extra fee |
| Growth tools | Coupons, CRM, AI copy and WhatsApp updates included on Growth Pro | Thousands of apps and themes, each app with its own fee. Starts with a 3-day trial, then ₹20 a month for 3 months. |
| Best for | Indian D2C brands that want a flat bill and their own isolated store | Scaling brands that want the biggest ecosystem |
Who should choose Shopify?
Shopify suits scaling brands that want the biggest ecosystem. Its growth tools: thousands of apps and themes, each app with its own fee. Starts with a 3-day trial, then ₹20 a month for 3 months..
Who should choose Orvexa Cloud?
Orvexa Cloud suits Indian D2C brands that want a flat bill and their own isolated store. Starter costs ₹1,460 a month and Growth Pro ₹3,660 a month, before 18% GST (₹1,722.80 and ₹4,318.80 including GST), with a 0% platform fee and a 7-day free trial. See pricing and features.
Can I move my store from Shopify to Orvexa Cloud?
Yes. Products, customers and orders come across, you review the new store while the old one keeps selling, and old links redirect so rankings keep working. See how switching works.
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- How to move from Shopify to another platform: a complete checklist
- How to transfer a domain away from Shopify (and the 60-day rule)
Questions people ask
Does Shopify charge a fee on each sale?
2% / 1% / 0.6% on Basic / Grow / Advanced when you use a third-party payment provider. Not charged on cash on delivery (some India COD apps are the exception).
Does Orvexa Cloud charge a fee on each sale?
No. Orvexa Cloud charges a flat monthly subscription with a 0% platform fee on sales. Starter costs ₹1,460 a month and Growth Pro ₹3,660 a month, before 18% GST (₹1,722.80 and ₹4,318.80 including GST).
Is Orvexa Cloud cheaper than Shopify?
It depends on your sales and the tools you need. Shopify: Basic ₹1,994 monthly or ₹1,499 billed yearly; Grow ₹7,447 / ₹5,599; Advanced ₹30,164 / ₹22,680. Orvexa Cloud: Starter costs ₹1,460 a month and Growth Pro ₹3,660 a month, before 18% GST (₹1,722.80 and ₹4,318.80 including GST), with no fee on sales. The cost calculator on our home page compares both with your own numbers.
Can I switch from Shopify to Orvexa Cloud?
Yes. Your products, customers and orders are brought across, and old links redirect to the new ones so Google rankings and shared links keep working.
Shopify details read on Shopify India pricing on 7 October 2026.