Stores. and Shopify
Shopify is the best-known hosted store builder in the world. Here is how it compares for a business selling in Pakistan.
Where Shopify shines
- A very large app store and theme marketplace.
- Mature tools for selling internationally in many currencies.
- A large community of agencies and developers.
Side by side
| Topic | Stores. | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in payment processing | Connect cash on delivery, bank transfer and online gateways directly in your admin. | Shopify Payments is available only to businesses in its supported countries; Pakistan is not on the list.[1] |
| Fees on your sales | None, on any plan or payment method. | Third-party transaction fees apply to payments through third-party gateways; the rate depends on your plan.[2] |
| Plan currency | Pakistani rupees. | See Shopify’s pricing page for the plans and currency shown in your region.[3] |
| Cash on delivery tools | WhatsApp order confirmation, risk rules, blocklists and return tracking built in. | Available through apps from the Shopify App Store. |
| Pakistani couriers | Booking, airway bills and tracking built into orders (integrations listed as available or coming soon on our features page). | Available through apps from the Shopify App Store. |
| Urdu storefront | English and Urdu storefronts with right-to-left layouts. | Shopify supports selling in multiple languages; see its documentation for Urdu. |
Sources (checked 9 October 2026)
- Shopify Help Center — Shopify Payments supported countries
- Shopify Help Center — Third-party payment providers
- Shopify — Pricing
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