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Katalo vs Shopify

One is a free, instant catalog. The other is a full paid e-commerce platform. Here's how to choose.

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Choose Shopify if…

You're running an established store, need a full custom checkout, themes, apps, and inventory at scale — and you're comfortable with a monthly subscription and setup time.

Choose Katalo if…

You want to start selling now, for free, without setup. You're a small seller, home business, or UMKM who needs a clean catalog and a shareable link — not a full e-commerce build.

 
Katalo
Shopify
Price
Free
Monthly subscription
Time to launch
Minutes
Setup needed
Coding / themes
None
Themes & config
Best for
Small sellers & UMKM
Larger stores
Shareable link
✓
✓
WhatsApp / social selling
✓
Add-ons

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

Yes. Katalo is free to start with no monthly fee, while Shopify uses paid monthly plans. For small sellers, Katalo covers the essentials at no cost.
Katalo is ideal for starting and validating. Many small businesses run entirely on it; if you later need a heavy enterprise checkout, a full platform may suit — but most sellers don't need that to begin.

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