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
How they compare
Shopstar vs Stan Store
See how Shopstar stacks up against Stan Store for independent sellers and creators.
| Feature | Shopstar | Stan Store |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan to start | Monthly fee | |
| Link-in-bio storefront | ||
| Sell digital products | ||
| Bookings & appointments | ||
| Memberships & subscriptions | ||
| Sell physical products | Limited | |
| Event tickets | ||
| Local South African payment methods | Limited | |
| Custom domain | Limited | |
| 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.
Sell anything
One page for everything you sell
Get started
Start your creator store free
Sell from your bio with Shopstar today. Start free.