Zavon vs Shopify
A Shopify alternative built for selling in South Africa.
Shopify is a leading global e-commerce platform. Zavon's Shop is built around South African selling: rand pricing, local payment gateways, VAT invoices and a point of sale — inside the website you already run on Zavon.
Comparison
At a glance
| Zavon | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan billing | South African rand | US dollars |
| Payment gateways | Paystack, PayFast and Stitch built in | Shopify Payments is not offered in South Africa, so stores connect a third-party gateway |
| VAT | Prices incl. or excl. VAT, tax invoices, VAT report | Configurable |
| Point of sale | Included, sharing stock with the online store | Available |
| Website, events, newsletters | On the same platform | Through apps and other tools |
| App marketplace | Focused, built-in features | Very large |
We describe other products only in general, widely known terms. Features and prices change, so check each provider's own website for current details.
Why Zavon
Why sellers choose Zavon
Fair comparison
Choose the right tool
Choose Shopify if you are a large online-only retailer selling internationally, or you depend on apps from its marketplace.
Choose Zavon if you sell in South Africa, want rand pricing and local gateways, and want your store, point of sale, website, events and newsletters on one platform.
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