ShopSynq vs Shoopy for Indian Sellers
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Quick answer
ShopSynq and Shoopy are two India-focused commerce systems that both document an online store with counter billing on shared stock. They differ in plan gates, fee model and depth in specific areas. Shoopy documents branded Android and iOS apps, API documentation and webhooks, and a capped per-order fee after a yearly quota. ShopSynq offers CRM workflows, Meta catalogue and inventory sync, Partial COD from its Standard plan and no ShopSynq per-order platform fee, and it does not yet offer branded app-store apps or a public API. This page compares them capability by capability, and Shoopy information is vendor-documented rather than independently tested.
How to read this comparison
Each row shows what we found in Shoopy's official pages and what ShopSynq offers today. There are no scores, ratings or winners. Shoopy is one of the closest public peers to ShopSynq, so many rows show the same status on both sides. Shoopy information is vendor-documented and not independently tested.
- Supported: confirmed in official, current documentation.
- Partial: needs an app, plugin or separate product, or is a limited workflow.
- Not found: not found in the official sources we checked. This is not the same as "unsupported".
- Unknown: the evidence is insufficient or conflicting.
- Roadmap: ShopSynq only. Planned, not live.
Capability comparison
| Capability | Shoopy | ShopSynq |
|---|---|---|
| Online storefront | Supported Online store on your own domain on every plan. | Supported Hosted storefront with templates. Custom domain from the Standard plan. |
| POS and GST billing | Supported Counter billing with GST invoices on every plan: HSN codes, GSTIN, and CGST/SGST/IGST splits, with thermal and A4 printing (vendor-documented). | Supported Counter POS and billing included. Unlimited GST/POS invoices on every plan. This describes billing features, not a tax-authority certification. |
| Inventory | Supported Stock counted per variant and per location, with low-stock alerts (vendor-documented). | Supported Inventory included. Warehouses are 1 / 2 / 5 by plan, with advanced inventory from Standard. |
| Shared online and counter stock | Supported Shoopy states that a sale at the counter reduces online stock, because both read one catalogue. This is vendor-documented and not independently tested. | Supported One stock count shared by the online store and counter billing. |
| CRM and customer workflows | Partial Reward points from Professional, plus customer segments and broadcast lists. A full CRM equivalent was not documented in the sources checked. | Supported Customer records on every plan (up to 1,000 on Basic). CRM workflows, including customer profiles and enquiry tracking, from Standard. Coupons and offers are built in. |
| WhatsApp workflows | Supported WhatsApp abandoned-cart follow-up on every plan. WhatsApp marketing and order updates are listed from Business. Campaigns run through Baat.ai, installed from the Shoopy app store. Shoopy also states that WhatsApp orders land in its order queue (vendor claim). | Supported WhatsApp integration is built in, available subject to plan and provider setup. Provider charges are billed separately. |
| Automatic WhatsApp order confirmation and updates | Supported Shoopy describes confirmation, shipping and delivery messages going out on WhatsApp automatically, which it calls order updates. Behaviour and plan gating may differ from ShopSynq’s. | Supported Automatic WhatsApp order confirmation, with shipping and delivery updates where supported, subject to plan and provider setup. |
| Cash on delivery (COD) | Supported COD orders are documented alongside prepaid orders in the order queue. | Supported COD is available at checkout. |
| Advance payment on COD / Partial COD | Supported Advance payment on cash on delivery is listed from Professional. | Supported Partial COD is available on Standard and Premium. It needs a connected, supported online payment gateway. |
| Meta catalogue sync | Partial Meta and Google ads with tracking (Facebook Pixel and Conversions API) are documented from Professional. A native Meta catalogue sync was not documented in the sources checked. | Supported Catalogue and inventory sync to Meta for Facebook and Instagram. It is not Meta checkout, ads automation or Meta order management. |
| Online and offline operating model | Supported Online store, branded apps and counter billing on one catalogue, plus multi-location retail from Business. | Supported Online store and counter billing in one product, on one stock count. |
| Payment gateway charges | Supported Gateway charges are paid to the gateway, not to Shoopy. | Supported Gateway charges come from the gateway you connect. |
| Transaction or order fee model | Supported 0% up to a yearly order quota (250 / 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 by plan), then 1% / 0.8% / 0.5% / 0.3%, capped at ₹5 an order. Orders below ₹100 are not charged. | Supported No per-order platform fee from ShopSynq. |
| Apps, plugins and paid add-ons | Partial Most commerce features are native. Store setup, branded app publishing and some third-party integrations can be paid add-ons. Shoopy says it does not charge extra for store apps themselves. | Supported Built-in features for these workflows, with no third-party app marketplace. Optional guided onboarding may carry a charge. |
| Pricing model | Supported Public yearly plans, with prices excluding 18% GST. Enterprise is custom priced. | Supported Public annual plans. Taxes are shown before payment. |
| Product, team and location limits | Supported Products: 500 / 5,000 / 1,00,000. Staff logins: none on Basic, 5 on Professional, 25 on Business. Multiple store locations from Business. | Supported Products: up to 20 / 1,000 / unlimited. Staff: 1 / 5 / 15. Warehouses: 1 / 2 / 5, by plan. Variants per product are capped (8 per product on the current pricing page). |
| Branded mobile apps | Supported An Android app built for your store from Professional and an iOS app from Business. Publishing to Google Play and the App Store is a paid add-on, and Enterprise has native apps. | Partial Your store installs as a mobile PWA. ShopSynq does not offer a branded native app published to the app stores. |
| Marketplace integrations | Not found Not found in the official sources checked. This does not mean Shoopy does not support marketplaces. | Roadmap Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho integrations are on the roadmap, not live. |
| API and developer capability | Partial API documentation is published and an Outbound Webhooks app is listed. Deep integrations and webhooks are listed on Enterprise. Which plans include API access was not stated on the pages checked. | Roadmap A public API and webhooks are on the roadmap, not live. |
| Offline (no-internet) billing | Not found Not found in the official sources checked. This does not mean Shoopy does not offer it. | Unknown Offline billing is not documented for ShopSynq, so we make no claim either way. |
Operating-model comparison
Both platforms document an online store and counter billing running on one catalogue and one stock count, so this is not a question of whether online and counter selling can be combined. The differences are in how each is packaged.
- Shoopy is packaged as a commerce platform for growing retail and D2C brands: online store, POS billing and branded Android and iOS apps, with an order queue across channels. Plan tiers gate staff seats, locations, apps and WhatsApp features, and an order fee applies after a yearly quota.
- ShopSynq is packaged as a commerce operating system for Indian small and growing sellers: storefront, counter billing, shared inventory, CRM, WhatsApp workflows, Partial COD and Meta catalogue sync in one product, with no ShopSynq per-order platform fee.
- Plan gates differ. Advance payment on COD starts at Shoopy Professional and ShopSynq Standard. WhatsApp marketing and order updates are listed from Shoopy Business, while ShopSynq's WhatsApp workflows are available subject to plan and provider setup. Custom domain is on every Shoopy plan and from ShopSynq Standard.
Pricing and total operating cost
Shoopy figures below exclude 18% GST. ShopSynq plan amounts are shown further down, and taxes are shown before payment.
| Cost item | Shoopy (excluding 18% GST) | ShopSynq |
|---|---|---|
| Annual plans | First year: Basic ₹2,499, Professional ₹5,499, Business ₹12,999. Renewal: ₹2,299, ₹4,999, ₹8,999. Enterprise is custom priced. | Annual plans: Basic, Standard and Premium. Current amounts are listed below and on the pricing page. |
| Per-order fee | 0% up to a yearly quota of 250 / 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 orders (Basic to Enterprise), then 1% / 0.8% / 0.5% / 0.3%, capped at ₹5 an order. Orders below ₹100 are not charged. | No per-order platform fee from ShopSynq. |
| Payment gateway charges | Paid to the gateway, not to Shoopy. | Paid to the gateway you connect. |
| Setup and app add-ons | Store setup ₹4,999 one-time (included on Business). Publishing a hybrid Android app ₹3,999 for the first year (renews ₹3,199) and a hybrid iOS app ₹7,999 (renews ₹6,399). Native app publishing is priced higher. | Self-service by default. Optional guided onboarding may carry a charge, disclosed before purchase. |
| Cart follow-up on every plan. Marketing and order updates are listed from Business. Message charges from the WhatsApp provider are not itemised on the pages checked. | Subject to plan and provider setup. Provider charges are billed separately. | |
| Trial and refunds | 14-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee. | Free trial, and a 7-day money-back guarantee on the first eligible paid subscription. |
To compare the whole setup over a year:
- Shoopy: annual subscription, plus 18% GST, plus the order fee after your yearly quota, plus optional app and setup add-ons, plus provider costs.
- ShopSynq: annual subscription, plus applicable taxes, plus provider costs, with no ShopSynq per-order platform fee.
Which total is lower depends on your order volume, the plan gates you need and the add-ons you choose.
ShopSynq plan prices
ShopSynq’s standard self-service plans are billed annually. Figures labelled “/month equivalent” are the annual price divided by twelve for comparison — not monthly instalments. If you prefer monthly billing, contact support; monthly options may be available by arrangement (no public monthly sticker prices).
- Basic: ₹1,999/year (₹167/month equivalent)
- Standard: ₹4,999/year (₹417/month equivalent)
- Premium: ₹9,999/year (₹833/month equivalent)
Self-service setup is the default. Optional guided onboarding is available on request; a setup charge may apply when guided help is requested (disclosed before purchase — no exact amount listed here). Payment gateway and shipping provider fees stay separate where you connect them. A 7-day money-back guarantee applies to the first eligible paid subscription—details on the /refund-policy. See /pricing for the full plan comparison.
Key differences
- Plan gates: Shoopy lists advance payment on COD from Professional; ShopSynq includes Partial COD from Standard. Staff seats, locations and WhatsApp marketing are tier-gated on both.
- Fee model: Shoopy charges a capped per-order fee after a yearly quota. ShopSynq charges no per-order platform fee.
- Branded apps: Shoopy documents Android and iOS apps under your own brand. ShopSynq offers an installable mobile PWA.
- Meta: ShopSynq syncs your catalogue and inventory to Meta. Shoopy documents Meta and Google ads with tracking, and a native Meta catalogue sync was not documented in the sources checked.
- Customer workflows: ShopSynq includes CRM workflows and offers. Shoopy documents reward points, segments and broadcast lists.
- Integrations and developers: Shoopy documents an API, webhooks and an app store of integrations. ShopSynq's public API and marketplace integrations are on the roadmap.
- WhatsApp: both automate order confirmation and updates over WhatsApp. Shoopy also states that WhatsApp orders land in its order queue, which ShopSynq does not do.
Where ShopSynq has product gaps
These are capabilities ShopSynq does not offer today. Check them against your own requirements before choosing.
Product gap
Branded native mobile apps
ShopSynq stores install as a mobile PWA, but ShopSynq does not offer a branded app published to Google Play or the App Store. Shoopy documents Android and iOS apps under your own brand, with publishing as a paid add-on.
Product gap
Public API and webhooks
ShopSynq does not offer a public developer API or webhooks today. Both are on the roadmap. Shoopy publishes API documentation and lists webhooks.
Product gap
WhatsApp chats into orders
Shoopy states that WhatsApp orders land in its order queue (vendor-documented, not independently tested). ShopSynq’s WhatsApp workflows cover automatic order confirmation and updates. ShopSynq does not turn WhatsApp chats into orders.
Which seller profile each fits
- Shoopy is aimed at growing retail and D2C businesses that want a store, POS and a branded app.
- ShopSynq is aimed at Indian small and growing sellers who want storefront, counter billing, shared inventory, CRM, WhatsApp workflows, Partial COD and Meta catalogue in one commerce operating system.
When Shoopy may fit
Shoopy may fit if you:
- want a branded Android or iOS app for your store;
- need more than 15 staff logins or documented multi-location retail on a higher tier;
- want API documentation, webhooks or an app store of integrations;
- want WhatsApp orders to land in an order queue;
- are comfortable with a yearly plan plus a capped per-order fee after a quota.
When ShopSynq may fit
ShopSynq may fit if you:
- want CRM workflows and offers alongside billing and the online store (see one system for store and billing);
- want Meta catalogue and inventory sync, and Partial COD from the Standard plan;
- want automatic WhatsApp order confirmation, subject to plan and provider setup (see how to sell on WhatsApp in India);
- prefer no per-order platform fee (see inventory for online and counter sales);
- run a boutique or small retail shop (see ShopSynq for boutiques).
For more options, see other Shopify alternatives in India and ecommerce and POS software in India. You can also review all ShopSynq features.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shoopy an alternative to ShopSynq?
- They are close peers. Both are India-focused and both document an online store with counter billing on shared stock. They differ in plan gates, fee model, branded apps, CRM depth, Meta catalogue sync and developer features, so the right choice depends on which of these matter to you.
- Do both offer advance payment on COD?
- Yes. Shoopy lists advance payment on cash on delivery from its Professional plan. ShopSynq includes Partial COD on its Standard and Premium plans, and it needs a connected, supported online payment gateway.
- Does ShopSynq charge a per-order fee?
- ShopSynq charges no per-order platform fee. Shoopy charges 0% up to a yearly order quota, then 1%, 0.8%, 0.5% or 0.3% by plan, capped at ₹5 an order, and orders below ₹100 are not charged. Payment gateway charges are separate on both.
- Does ShopSynq have a branded mobile app?
- ShopSynq stores install as a mobile PWA, but ShopSynq does not offer a branded app published to Google Play or the App Store. Shoopy documents an Android app from Professional and an iOS app from Business, with publishing as a paid add-on.
- Does Shoopy have Meta catalogue sync?
- A native Meta catalogue sync was not found in the official Shoopy sources we checked on 12 October 2026. Shoopy documents Meta and Google ads with tracking. ShopSynq syncs your catalogue and inventory to Meta for Facebook and Instagram.
- Does ShopSynq turn WhatsApp chats into orders?
- No. ShopSynq’s WhatsApp workflows include automatic order confirmation and updates, subject to plan and provider setup. Shoopy states that WhatsApp orders land in its order queue.
- Do ShopSynq or Shoopy offer marketplace integrations and APIs?
- ShopSynq’s Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho integrations and its public API are on the roadmap and are not live. Marketplace integrations were not found in the Shoopy sources we checked. Shoopy publishes API documentation and lists webhooks.
- Do the Shoopy prices on this page include GST?
- No. Shoopy’s published prices exclude 18% GST. Confirm current prices on each vendor’s page before buying.
Sources and disclosure
- Shoopy pricing
- Shoopy counter billing and GST
- Shoopy orders and inventory
- Shoopy marketing and WhatsApp
- Shoopy integrations
- Shoopy branded apps
This page is published by ShopSynq. Shoopy information comes from the official Shoopy pages listed above, checked on 12 October 2026, and is vendor-documented rather than independently tested. Statuses describe what we found in those sources, not a guarantee of what a platform can or cannot do. Not found does not mean unsupported. If something has changed, let us know and we will update it.
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