SitesPlaced vs Shop2Host — which is better in 2026?
Shop2Host: Store builder with a 10-product free plan and a ₹690/month Pro that unlocks Razorpay, Shiprocket and WhatsApp alerts. Here is a plain, row-by-row comparison with SitesPlaced — price, free plan, commission, payments, shipping and the integrations that matter to an Instagram or WhatsApp seller — and how to switch in one paste.
By Manan Agrawal, Founder · Updated August 23, 2026
Short answer: Shop2Host's free plan stops at 10 products and keeps Razorpay, Shiprocket, coupons and WhatsApp alerts for the ₹690/month Pro. SitesPlaced's free plan includes all of those with no product cap, and its ₹499/month plan adds a custom domain, Meta Pixel + Conversions API, WhatsApp Business API alerts from your own number and AI copy. Shop2Host is the better pick if you want built-in UPI without your own gateway and a phone line to call.
At a glance
| SitesPlaced | Shop2Host | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest way to publish a store | ₹0 — free plan, unlimited products | Free Forever ₹0 — max 10 products, COD + built-in S2H Pay UPI, Shop2Host subdomain |
| Cheapest paid plan | ₹499/month early-bird (₹999 after the first 30 stores) | ₹690/month Pro (₹586/month billed annually) |
| Commission on sales | 0% | not listed |
| Category | Free store builder for Instagram & WhatsApp sellers | WhatsApp-first store builder |
Competitor details are as listed on their public pricing pages in August 2026; plans change, so confirm before you buy.
SitesPlaced vs Shop2Host: feature by feature
The table lists what each platform includes and on which plan. SitesPlaced facts mirror the pricing page; Shop2Host facts are what their public pricing pages listed in August 2026, with “not listed” where we could not find a clear answer.
| Feature | SitesPlaced | Shop2Host |
|---|---|---|
| Razorpay / online payments | Free — UPI, cards, net banking, wallets in your own Razorpay account | Pro only (₹690/month) |
| Cash on delivery | Free, with an optional COD charge you set | Free plan |
| WhatsApp checkout | Free | WhatsApp order alerts on Pro; checkout not listed |
| Shipping integration | Shiprocket + Shipmozo, free (AWB + live tracking) | Shiprocket on Pro (₹690/month) |
| Invoices | PDF invoices, free | not listed |
| Custom domain | ₹499/month plan (one-click DNS) | Add-on on Pro |
| WhatsApp Business API alerts | ₹499/month plan — from your own number, BYOK | WhatsApp order alerts on Pro (own-number API not listed) |
| Meta Pixel + Conversions API | ₹499/month plan — server-side Purchase events, BYOK | Meta Pixel on Pro; Conversions API not listed |
| AI copy | ₹499/month plan | not listed |
| Store importer | Free — Instagram, website URL, PDF, dm2buy, Shopexer | not listed |
| Edit from ChatGPT / Claude | Free — edit from ChatGPT or Claude via MCP | not listed |
| Merchant app | Android (Google Play); iOS not yet | not listed |
| Commission on sales | 0% | not listed |
| Themes | 17 store themes, all free | not listed |
Competitor details are as listed on their public pricing pages in August 2026; plans change, so confirm before you buy.
What Shop2Host does well
A fair comparison names the other side’s strengths. These are the things Shop2Host lists that a seller might genuinely pick it for:
- ✓A phone number in the header — you can call them.
- ✓Built-in S2H Pay UPI on the free plan, so you can take UPI without a gateway account.
- ✓One landing page per integration (Razorpay, Shiprocket, WhatsApp, GA, Meta Pixel) that explains exactly what you get.
- ✓Annual billing discount (₹586/month billed yearly).
Who should switch — and who should stay
Switch to SitesPlaced if you…
- • Ten products is not enough — SitesPlaced's free plan has no product cap.
- • You want Razorpay, Shiprocket and coupons free instead of behind the ₹690/month Pro.
- • You run Meta ads and want server-side Conversions API, not just a pixel.
- • You want to build the store from your Instagram in one paste.
Stay on Shop2Host if you…
- • You prefer S2H Pay's built-in UPI to opening your own Razorpay account.
- • Phone support is non-negotiable.
- • You sell under ten products on COD and UPI and never need a domain.
How to move from Shop2Host to SitesPlaced
Moving is mostly a paste. The importer is free, there is no product cap on the free plan, and nothing goes live until you hit publish — so you can build the new store alongside the old one and switch your Instagram bio link when it looks right.
Import your catalogue
Paste your Instagram handle, your current store's website URL or a PDF catalogue at /import. Products, prices, images and categories are rebuilt as a SitesPlaced store. Variants come across from Shopify, dm2buy and Shopexer stores; add them in the Products tab for other sources.
Pick one of 17 store themes
Every theme is free, and every heading, hero image, footer column and menu is editable. You can also edit the store by chatting with ChatGPT or Claude through the SitesPlaced MCP server.
Connect payments and shipping
Connect your own Razorpay account (UPI, cards, net banking, wallets), switch on cash on delivery and WhatsApp checkout, and connect Shiprocket or Shipmozo. All free, 0% commission.
Publish free, upgrade when you want a domain
Your store goes live on a sitesplaced.com URL with a small badge. The Ecommerce plan — ₹499/month early-bird (₹999 after the first 30 stores) — adds your custom domain, branding removal, AI copy, analytics, Meta Pixel + Conversions API and WhatsApp Business API alerts.
What the ₹499/month plan adds
Everything needed to sell is free. The Ecommerce plan — ₹499/month early-bird (₹999 after the first 30 stores) — is for the things that make the store look and track like a brand:
- ✓Your own custom domain with one-click DNS for most Indian registrars
- ✓SitesPlaced branding removed
- ✓AI copy for product descriptions and sections
- ✓Store analytics and custom head code (GA4, Clarity, any tag)
- ✓Meta Pixel + Conversions API — server-side Purchase events from the order record, deduplicated, your own credentials
- ✓WhatsApp Business API order alerts — owner alert + customer confirmation from your own number via Meta Cloud API, your own credentials
Razorpay, Shiprocket, Shipmozo and Meta are integrated; their own fees apply where they charge them. Full detail on the pricing page.
Razorpay, Shiprocket, Shipmozo, WhatsApp API, Meta CAPI: all built in.
Razorpay, cash on delivery, WhatsApp checkout, Shiprocket and Shipmozo are on the free plan. The ₹499/month Ecommerce plan adds the Meta integrations: Pixel + Conversions API and WhatsApp Business API alerts, bring your own credentials, plus your own domain, branding removal, AI and analytics. No app store, no per-integration fees.
Payments
- Free
UPI, cards, net banking and wallets at checkout. SitesPlaced takes 0% commission; Razorpay's standard gateway fee applies.
- Free
COD at checkout with an optional COD charge you set.
- Free
Order via WhatsApp for buyers who prefer to chat before paying.
Shipping
- Free
Push orders to Shiprocket, get AWB numbers back, and show live tracking on your Track Order page.
- Free
ShipmozoNew
Courier selection, pickup scheduling and tracking status synced back to each order.
Messaging
- ₹499
Every new order sends you an alert and the customer a confirmation, from your own WhatsApp Business number via Meta's Cloud API. Bring your own credentials.
Marketing
- ₹499
Meta Pixel + Conversions APINew
Your own Pixel on the storefront plus server-side Purchase events from the order record, deduplicated, so Instagram and Facebook ads report real sales. Bring your own credentials.
- ₹499
Custom head code
Paste Google Analytics, Clarity or any tag into your live site.
Growth
- ₹499
yourbrand.com with one-click DNS setup for most Indian registrars.
- Free
Create and edit your store by chatting with your AI assistant.
- Free
Bring a catalogue in from Instagram, your existing website, a PDF, dm2buy or Shopexer.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shop2Host's free plan include?
As listed in August 2026: a Shop2Host subdomain, up to 10 products, cash on delivery, S2H Pay built-in UPI and basic inventory. Razorpay, Shiprocket, WhatsApp alerts, coupons, Google Analytics and Meta Pixel are on the ₹690/month Pro plan.
Is SitesPlaced free plan bigger than Shop2Host's?
Yes. SitesPlaced Free has unlimited products, Razorpay in your own account, COD, WhatsApp checkout, Shiprocket and Shipmozo, coupons, Buy-X-Get-Y offers, PDF invoices and all 17 themes, at 0% commission.
Does SitesPlaced support Meta Pixel like Shop2Host Pro?
Yes, and more: the ₹499/month plan adds your own Pixel plus server-side Conversions API Purchase events from the order record, deduplicated, so Instagram and Facebook ads report real sales. Shop2Host lists a Pixel on Pro; a Conversions API is not listed.
How do I switch from Shop2Host?
Paste your store URL or Instagram handle at /import, check the products, pick a theme and publish free. Add a custom domain on the ₹499/month plan when you are ready.
Leave Shop2Host behind in one paste
Build and publish a real store for free — unlimited products, 0% commission, Razorpay, COD, WhatsApp checkout, Shiprocket and invoices included. Pay ₹499/month only when you want your own domain, AI copy, Meta CAPI and WhatsApp API alerts.
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