If you are setting up an online shop in Bangladesh, the global platforms are not the only option. Customers pay in taka, many still prefer Cash on Delivery, and delivery charges depend on where the parcel is going. That is why a growing number of sellers search for a shopify alternative bangladesh before choosing a plan.
Payments that match local habits
Ecomesta is an ecommerce website builder made for Bangladesh. It supports Cash on Delivery and SSLCommerz payments, so shoppers can pay on arrival or online. You can also allow or block COD per delivery method, which is handy when you want tighter control on certain orders.
A price you can plan around
Plans are in BDT and start from 99 a month, with a 1-month free trial. The page also states that Ecomesta does not take a cut of your sales, so your cost is the plan you pick.
Tools for daily selling
- Create your online store
- Manage products, inventory and orders
- Set delivery zones for Bangladesh areas, down to districts and upazilas
- Book couriers such as Steadfast, Pathao and RedX from the order
When another platform fits better
If you sell mainly overseas in dollars, or you depend on a particular app from a very large app store, a global platform may still be the stronger choice. For a shop focused on customers in Bangladesh, comparing a local builder is a sensible step.
You can explore plans and the free trial at ecomesta.com.
