Stan Store alternative

A link-in-bio store creators can start free

Sell from your bio like a Stan Store — digital products, bookings, memberships, and more — but start free, sell physical goods too, and take local payments.

  • Start free
  • Sell from your bio
  • Local payments

Everything you need, built in

Secure checkoutCard & local paymentsAutomatic payoutsCustom domainsAI store builder

How they compare

Shopstar vs Stan Store

See how Shopstar stacks up against Stan Store for independent sellers and creators.

FeatureShopstarStan Store
Free plan to startMonthly fee
Link-in-bio storefront
Sell digital products
Bookings & appointments
Memberships & subscriptions
Sell physical productsLimited
Event tickets
Local South African payment methodsLimited
Custom domainLimited
AI store builder

Comparison based on publicly available information and general plan features; providers change features and pricing, so please verify current details on each provider’s website.

Why Shopstar

A creator store without the monthly fee

Everything an independent seller needs to launch, get paid, and grow — without a developer or a website project.

  • Launch in minutes

    Create a beautiful, mobile-first selling page and share the link anywhere. No build, no code, no hosting to manage.

  • Start free

    Begin on the free plan and only pay more as you grow. No monthly fee to get your first sale.

  • Get paid your way

    Accept cards and local payment methods, with automatic payouts to your bank account.

  • AI store builder

    Generate your store, product descriptions, and branding with AI — then make it yours.

  • Ready for AI shopping agents

    Your catalog is discoverable and buyable by AI assistants through open agentic-commerce protocols.

  • Your brand, your domain

    Customise your look and connect your own custom domain, or start on a free Shopstar link.

FAQ

Shopstar vs Stan Store, answered

Can I sell from my Instagram or TikTok bio?
Yes. Share one Shopstar link in your bio and sell everything from there.
Is there a monthly fee?
You can start free on Shopstar and pay per sale, or choose a subscription for lower per-sale fees.
Can I sell physical products and tickets too?
Yes — Shopstar adds physical products and event tickets alongside digital products, bookings, and memberships.
Does it work for South African creators?
Yes. Shopstar supports local payment methods for selling in South Africa.

Get started

Start your creator store free

Sell from your bio with Shopstar today. Start free.