Modalyst vs Shopify

Modalyst helps merchants source dropshipping products that suppliers ship directly to customers. Retailers can browse a catalog described as millions of products from global and US dropshippers, add items, and import product information into an ecommerce store. Named integrations include Shopify, Wix, BigCommerce, and AliExpress; CSV imports provide a route for other ecommerce platforms. Suppliers are described as based in the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, alongside AliExpress suppliers. The service lists real-time product and inventory updates, automated markups that can include shipping in product prices, and shipment notifications with courier names and tracking numbers. Its Hobby plan is free and has a 25-product limit. Start Up is $35 a month, with $30 shown for yearly billing, and a 250-product limit. Pro is $90 a month, with $67 shown for yearly billing, and unlimited products. Modalyst is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The maker also describes a 14-day return policy for qualifying undamaged, unworn items with tags attached.

Shopify is a hosted commerce platform for businesses selling across online and other sales channels. Businesses can run it from the web or mobile without coding, manage inventory across 10 locations, and use tools for order synchronization, sales reporting, automation, and employee permissions. It supports digital products and abandoned-cart recovery. The Shopify App Store lists more than 21,000 commerce apps.

Plans include secure commerce hosting and unlimited bandwidth, plus a free TLS/SSL certificate for domains added to Shopify. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. Support varies by plan and includes 24/7 live chat, enhanced live chat, or priority support. There is no free plan, but the free trial lasts three days and requires no credit card. Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly; after the trial, most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months. Third-party transaction fees may apply, with rates depending on the plan.