Why might Cartum be a better fit?
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Platform in your languageManage your online store without a language barrier. The Cartum admin panel is available in local languages, so you don’t need to manage your store in English.
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Support in your languageWith Cartum, you can get help in your local language. Our team will help you understand the platform, your store settings, and its features.
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Lower pricingShopify Basic starts at $19 per month when billed annually. Cartum plans start at €7 per month when billed annually.
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No additional sales commissionWhen using a third-party payment provider, Shopify may charge an additional transaction fee — up to 2%, depending on the plan. Cartum does not charge a commission on your sales.
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Essential features are already built into the platformTo extend Shopify’s functionality, additional apps are used, some of which come with a separate monthly fee. With Cartum, all the essential tools for running an online store are already built into the platform.
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Integrations for online salesCartum integrates with popular local payment and delivery services, as well as other ecommerce tools. You can connect the services you need and manage your store’s key processes within a single system.
Cost
For example, let’s compare the basic cost of using Shopify and Cartum over one year.
| Website creation | free | free |
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| Minimum plan when billed annually | $19/month | €7/month |
| Annual subscription | $228 | €84 |
| Additional platform fee | up to 2% when using a third-party payment provider | — |
| Additional apps | may require separate payment | — |
You can create a store on Cartum in just a few steps
We will help you launch a ready-made store in four simple steps
Order a new store
Choose a design
Import goods
Launch a website
Start your business now
7 days free test of all features
Design
Choose and customize one of the ready-made designs, or order a custom design tailored to your preferences.
Free test 7 days