Alternatives
Shopify alternative for Pakistan — priced in PKR, built for COD
Dukanic removes dollar-fluctuation risk and no-code friction. Launch a branded store with native Cash on Delivery instead of stacking paid Shopify apps.
Pakistani sellers migrating off Shopify usually hit the same walls: USD billing that jumps with every rupee swing, transaction fees on external gateways, and COD tooling bolted on through apps. Dukanic is the local answer — flat Growth pricing at Rs. 3,000/month, zero platform transaction fees, and confirmation workflows designed for Cash on Delivery.
Shopify vs Dukanic — operational cost comparison
| Vector | Shopify (Basic) | Dukanic (Growth) |
|---|---|---|
| Base plan cost | ~$29–$39 USD/mo (~Rs. 8,000+) | Rs. 3,000/month flat (Growth) |
| Transaction fees | Up to 2% on external gateways | 0% platform transaction fees |
| COD optimization | Requires app installations / scripts | Native built-in confirmation workflows |
| Support alignment | Global queues (English support only) | Local technical team (Urdu & Roman Urdu) |
| Billing currency | USD — exposed to PKR swings | PKR — no dollar fluctuation risk |
Zero dollar risk
Pay in PKR. Your store software cost stays predictable when the exchange rate moves.
No-code native deploy
Themes, products, and COD checkout without developers or fragile app stacks.
Local support
Urdu and Roman Urdu help from a team that understands Pakistani courier reality.
Also comparing open-source stacks? See WooCommerce vs Dukanic.