Shopify is a powerful, well-built platform used by businesses around the world. When Bangladeshi sellers search for a store builder, it is often the first name they hear. The question is not whether Shopify is good, but whether it fits how you sell in Bangladesh: cash on delivery, delivery charges by area, customers on mobile data, and paying for software without an international card.
This comparison of EasyMall vs Shopify stays general and fair. Shopify's plans and features change, so check its current pricing page before you decide.
The biggest difference: who it is built for
Shopify is built for a global market. It supports many countries, currencies, languages and payment providers, and has a huge app store where you can add almost any feature.
EasyMall is built for one market: small and growing online shops in Bangladesh, most of them Facebook sellers. That means fewer features overall, but the ones local sellers need are set up from the start.
Paying for your store
This is where many Bangladeshi sellers get stuck. Shopify bills its monthly plans in USD and needs an international card. Many small sellers do not have one, or have a card with a low dollar limit that must be renewed.
EasyMall has a free-forever plan. Paid plans start at ৳699/month and are paid by bKash or Nagad Send Money. You only need a paid plan for your own domain or more AI replies.
Cash on delivery and delivery charges
Most Bangladeshi customers pay cash on delivery. Shopify lets you add COD as a manual payment method, and you can create shipping zones and rates. It works, but you set it up and test it yourself.
On EasyMall, COD is on by default and delivery charges are two fields: inside Dhaka and outside Dhaka. The customer picks their area at checkout and sees the full total. For more on setting the right charge, see delivery charge inside and outside Dhaka.
Language and support
You can write your Shopify store's products and pages in Bangla. The Shopify dashboard, help centre and support are mostly in English and run on international hours.
EasyMall is used by Bangladeshi sellers and supported for them, with guides written in Bangla and English. The built-in AI assistant answers your customers in Bangla, Banglish or English.
Features and growth
Shopify's strength is depth. Its app store has tools for reviews, upsells, loyalty programmes, email marketing, international shipping and much more. If you need something specific, there is probably an app, often with its own monthly fee in USD.
EasyMall has a focused set: store website with editable templates, unlimited products, a free background remover, COD checkout, orders dashboard with automatic stock, AI chat assistant, and own domain on paid plans. Courier booking with Steadfast, Pathao and RedX, online payment through bKash, Nagad and cards, sales analytics and Messenger auto replies are coming soon.
Worked example
Take an illustrative shop selling three-piece sets at ৳1,850, getting 15 orders a day, all cash on delivery, mostly from Facebook.
- On Shopify, the owner needs an international card for the USD subscription, sets up COD and shipping zones, picks a theme, and may add paid apps for features like reviews or chat. Every month the bill depends on the dollar rate and the card limit.
- On EasyMall, the owner signs up free, adds products, enters inside and outside Dhaka charges, and shares the link. If they want their own domain, they pay ৳699 a month by bKash.
Both can run this shop. The EasyMall path has fewer steps for this specific case. A shop that ships abroad would find Shopify's tools more useful.
Moving between platforms
Whatever you choose, register your domain in your own name. That way you can point it to a different platform later. Our guide to choosing an ecommerce platform in Bangladesh has a checklist of questions to ask any platform.
Summary
- Choose EasyMall if you sell mainly inside Bangladesh, rely on cash on delivery, want to pay in Taka by bKash or Nagad, and want to launch today without learning many settings.
- Choose Shopify if you sell internationally, need a large app ecosystem, and are comfortable paying in USD with an international card.
You can also compare EasyMall with WooCommerce and Wix, or see the free ecommerce website page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Shopify in Bangladesh?
Shopify can be used from Bangladesh, but its plans are billed in USD and need an international card. Check Shopify's current terms and supported payment options before signing up.
Is EasyMall cheaper than Shopify?
EasyMall has a free-forever plan and paid plans from ৳699/month in Taka. Shopify's prices change and are in USD, so compare its current plans and any app fees with what you actually need.
Does Shopify support cash on delivery?
Yes, Shopify lets you add cash on delivery as a manual payment method. On EasyMall, COD with inside and outside Dhaka delivery charges is set up by default.
Can I move from Shopify to EasyMall?
Yes. You add your products to EasyMall and point your domain to your new store. Keep your domain registered in your own name to make switching easy.
Does EasyMall have an app store like Shopify?
No. EasyMall has a focused set of built-in features for Bangladeshi sellers. Courier booking, online payment, analytics and Messenger auto replies are coming soon.
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