SitesPlaced vs DM2Buy — which is better in 2026?
If you sell on Instagram or WhatsApp in India, you have probably used DM2Buy. Here is an honest, feature-by-feature comparison with SitesPlaced — covering what you actually get, real 1-year cost, and how to switch without losing a thing.
By Manan Agrawal, Founder · Updated June 10, 2026
SitesPlaced is the better choice for sellers who want a real, branded online store instead of a catalogue link. DM2Buy turns your Instagram into a shareable product list; SitesPlaced (Naari) gives you a storefront on your own domain with Razorpay, Shiprocket, UPI, COD, WhatsApp checkout, inventory and GST invoices — flat ₹499/month, 0% commission, with free done-for-you migration.
What is DM2Buy — and what changed in 2026?
DM2Buy became popular with Indian Instagram sellers because it was the fastest way to turn a feed into something shoppable: you add products, you get a link, and customers tap through and message you on WhatsApp to order. For a seller doing five orders a week, that is often enough.
The trouble starts as you grow. A catalogue link has no order dashboard, no inventory, no invoicing and no real storefront — so you end up tracking who paid, who is pending and who needs shipping inside your DMs and a notebook. And through 2026, reliability worries pushed a wave of sellers to look for something they own and control rather than a free utility they depend on. That search is exactly why this comparison exists.
What is SitesPlaced (Naari)?
SitesPlaced is an Indian platform with two products. Studio builds websites and portfolios; Naariis the ecommerce arm built for how Indian sellers actually sell — from Instagram, over WhatsApp, mostly on a phone, expecting UPI at checkout. When people say “SitesPlaced vs DM2Buy”, this is the product they mean.
Instead of a catalogue link, you get a complete shop and the tools to run it:
- ✓A branded storefront on your own custom domain, picked from 14 vertical-fit templates
- ✓Razorpay, UPI and Cash on Delivery, plus structured WhatsApp checkout
- ✓Shiprocket shipping connected to your account
- ✓An order dashboard — paid, pending, shipped, cancelled — so nothing lives in your DMs
- ✓Real-time inventory across variants, and GST-ready PDF invoices auto-generated per order
- ✓AI that writes your product descriptions, and a real person who sets the whole thing up for you
SitesPlaced vs DM2Buy — feature comparison
| Feature | SitesPlaced (Naari) | DM2Buy |
|---|---|---|
| What you actually get | A full branded storefront you own | A shareable catalogue link |
| Your own custom domain | ✓ Included + transfer help | Limited |
| Razorpay payments | ✓ Connected to your account | Varies by plan |
| UPI / Cash on Delivery | ✓ Both, India-native | Partial |
| WhatsApp checkout | ✓ Structured order messages | ✓ Basic |
| Shiprocket shipping | ✓ Built in | ✗ |
| Order management dashboard | ✓ Paid / pending / shipped | ✗ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ Real-time, per variant | ✗ |
| GST-ready PDF invoices | ✓ Auto-generated | ✗ |
| Vertical-fit templates | 14 storefronts (jewellery, sarees…) | Generic catalogue |
| AI product descriptions | ✓ Built in | ✗ |
| Done-for-you setup | ✓ A real person sets it up | Self-serve |
| Commission on sales | 0% | Varies |
| Price to publish | ₹499/mo, all features | Free + paid tiers |
| Migration from DM2Buy | ✓ Free, done for you | — |
Comparison reflects SitesPlaced Naari's Ecommerce plan and DM2Buy's publicly documented catalogue features as of June 2026.
The four differences that matter most
You own a storefront, not a link
On SitesPlaced your shop lives on your own domain and looks like your brand. DM2Buy is a catalogue hosted on someone else's tool — if it changes or goes down, so does your shop.
Operations live in one dashboard
Orders, payments, inventory, shipping and invoices are all in one place. With a catalogue link, you reconstruct all of that by hand inside WhatsApp.
India-native checkout
UPI, Cash on Delivery, Razorpay and WhatsApp are first-class, not bolted on. Customers pay the way they already trust, which lifts conversion.
It is done for you
A real person migrates your DM2Buy products, connects Razorpay and Shiprocket, and gets you live — usually in a day. You are not left alone with a blank dashboard.
See the storefronts (not mockups — live demos)
These are real SitesPlaced storefronts you can open and click through. The jewellery-leaning Maison template powers the Aura Jewels demo — the same look high-intent sellers use for rings, kundan sets and watches.
JewelleryMaison — Luxury Store
Editorial, gallery-grade storefront. Used by the Aura Jewels demo — ideal for jewellery, watches and premium accessories.
View live demo
FashionMinna — Minimal Fashion
Clean, monochrome fashion storefront with big imagery and a fast mobile checkout. Great for apparel and lifestyle brands.
View live demo
SareesThreadlore — Heritage Sarees
Warm, textile-first storefront tuned for sarees, lehengas and handloom — variant swatches, zoom, COD and UPI built in.
View live demoWhat is the real 1-year cost?
DM2Buy looks free on day one, but a serious shop adds paid tiers, a domain and the hidden cost of doing operations by hand. SitesPlaced is one flat number with everything included and no cut of your sales:
| Cost over 12 months | SitesPlaced (Naari) | DM2Buy (growing shop) |
|---|---|---|
| Plan / subscription | ₹5,988 (₹499 × 12) | Free → paid tiers add up |
| Commission on sales | ₹0 | Varies per plan |
| Custom domain | Included to connect | Often extra / limited |
| Payments & shipping | Razorpay + Shiprocket included | Set up separately |
| Invoicing & inventory | Included | Manual / not available |
| Migration & setup | Free, done for you | Self-serve |
Should you switch from DM2Buy to SitesPlaced?
Choose SitesPlaced if you…
- • Want a real store on your own domain, not a catalogue link
- • Are tired of tracking orders and payments inside DMs
- • Need inventory, invoices and Shiprocket without extra tools
- • Want UPI, COD and WhatsApp checkout that just work
- • Would rather someone set it up and migrate your products for you
- • Care about owning and exporting your store and customer data
Stay on DM2Buy if you…
- • Do only a handful of orders and never plan to scale
- • Just need a free link to a basic product list
- • Are happy managing every order manually in WhatsApp
- • Do not need invoicing, inventory or your own domain
Move your DM2Buy store to SitesPlaced — free migration
Build your storefront for free and only pay ₹499/month when you publish. Our team recreates your products, connects Razorpay and Shiprocket, and gets you live — usually in a day. 0% commission, your own domain, your customers.
Start your store on SitesPlaced →Already searching for a switch? See the dedicated DM2Buy migration page for the step-by-step.
If you specifically want the migration walkthrough, read our DM2Buy alternative & migration guide. For a wider view of every option, see the best DM2Buy alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is SitesPlaced a good DM2Buy alternative?
Yes. DM2Buy gives you a shareable product catalogue; SitesPlaced (Naari) gives you a full branded storefront with your own domain, Razorpay, Shiprocket, UPI, COD, WhatsApp checkout, order management, inventory and GST-ready invoices for ₹499/month with 0% commission. Migration from DM2Buy is free and done for you, so most sellers switch in a day.
What is the real difference between SitesPlaced and DM2Buy?
DM2Buy is a catalogue-link tool: customers browse and message you on WhatsApp, and you manage everything manually. SitesPlaced is an operations platform: orders, payments, inventory, shipping and invoices all live in one dashboard, on a storefront that looks like your own brand on your own domain.
How much does SitesPlaced cost compared to DM2Buy?
SitesPlaced is ₹499/month for the Ecommerce (Naari) plan with every feature included and 0% commission. DM2Buy has a free tier with branding and limits, plus paid tiers. Over a year, SitesPlaced is a flat, predictable ₹5,988 with no per-sale cut — and you keep 100% of revenue.
Can I move my DM2Buy store to SitesPlaced without losing anything?
Yes. Migration is free on any paid plan. We recreate every product — name, description, photos, variants, prices, COD and shipping rules — and reconnect your existing Razorpay and Shiprocket accounts so payouts and shipments continue without re-KYC. Your custom domain comes with you.
Will my customers notice the switch from DM2Buy?
Only that your store looks more like a real brand. We rebuild on a temporary yourbrand.sitesplaced.com URL first so you can test it, then swap your custom domain over when you say go. We also send you a ready-to-paste Instagram bio update and WhatsApp broadcast for existing customers.
Is SitesPlaced only for big sellers?
No. It is built for home businesses, solo founders and Instagram sellers doing their first orders as much as for shops handling hundreds a day. You can build for free and only pay ₹499/month when you publish.