Best e-commerce platforms in Nepal (2026)
Compare WooCommerce, Shopify, Blanxer, and Pasalos for Nepal by price, local payments, billing, setup work, and store management.
The Pasalos Team
July 13, 2026 · Updated August 3, 2026 · 4 min read
An online store in Nepal can be custom-built by an agency, assembled with WordPress plugins, or hosted by a managed commerce provider. Each option has different setup work and recurring costs.
Payment fees, checkout steps, and the work required to add eSewa or Khalti vary by platform.
Here is how WooCommerce, Shopify, Blanxer, and Pasalos compare on setup, billing, payments, and store management in 2026.
1. WooCommerce: for stores with technical help
WooCommerce is a free open-source shopping cart plugin built on top of WordPress. It powers a large percentage of websites globally and remains highly popular in Nepal.
You arrange hosting and a domain, install WordPress and WooCommerce, choose a theme, and add plugins for local payments. A .com.np domain is available through Mercantile when the applicant meets its requirements; a paid domain is another option.
WooCommerce is open source, so a developer can change its code and data model. Plugins are available for eSewa and Khalti.
The store owner is responsible for hosting, backups, security, plugin compatibility, and repairs. Include that work, plus any paid extensions, when comparing costs.
2. Shopify: for international selling and a large app catalog
Shopify is the world's leading managed e-commerce platform. It provides hosting, security, and updates in a single monthly package.
Shopify includes hosting, security updates, themes, and access to its app store in a managed subscription.
If you sell from Nepal to customers in the US, Europe, or India, Shopify supports credit cards, PayPal, and international shipping rates directly.
For sales inside Nepal, check the payment setup carefully. Shopify bills in US dollars and requires a suitable payment card. Shopify Payments is not available to businesses in Nepal, and eSewa, Khalti, and Fonepay are not built-in payment methods. A merchant may need a third-party integration or a manual payment process.
3. Blanxer: a local platform with yearly billing
Blanxer is a Nepal-based platform designed to offer a managed alternative to Shopify for the local market.
Blanxer is managed locally and advertises integrations with providers such as Fonepay and Pathao.
Blanxer is a local managed platform with native payment options and a Point of Sale (POS) system for physical counters.
Blanxer has no monthly plans; you must pay for a full year upfront (starting at रु 24,000/year). It also has a dedicated mobile app for store management, which matters to sellers who work primarily from their phones.
4. Pasalos: local checkout with monthly billing
Pasalos is a managed commerce platform for Nepali shop owners who want local checkout, monthly NPR billing, and hosted store infrastructure.
Pasalos plans start at रु 1,499 per month and are billed in NPR. Checkout includes eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay, connectIPS, and cash on delivery. Its physical-counter POS is still rolling out and is listed as coming soon.
The platform is intended for sellers who want local payment methods, delivery zones, and monthly billing without maintaining WordPress plugins.
Comparison at a glance
| WooCommerce | Shopify | Blanxer | Pasalos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing currency | NPR (hosting) + USD (some plugins) | USD | NPR | NPR |
| Starting cost | Hosting + domain (varies) | Approx. $29 / month | रु 24,000 / year upfront | रु 1,499 / month |
| Contract terms | Yearly hosting typical | Monthly / yearly | Yearly only | Month-to-month |
| Setup responsibility | Store owner or developer | Shopify | Blanxer | Pasalos |
| Native eSewa & Khalti | Via plugins (you maintain them) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Local delivery zones | Via plugins | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Point of Sale (POS) | Via plugins | Yes | Yes | Coming soon |
| Hosting & security included | No (you manage it) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Who fixes it when it breaks | You / your developer | Shopify | Blanxer | Pasalos |
Facts verified July 2026. Subscriptions and platform features change; check provider sites for latest updates.
Which platform should you choose?
- Choose WooCommerce if you have technical skills (or a developer on hand), want 100% control over your database, and have time to manage hosting and plugin updates.
- Choose Shopify if you are exporting products globally and need international payment gateways like credit cards or PayPal.
- Choose Blanxer if you want a local platform, need a native mobile manager app immediately, and are ready to commit to a yearly payment.
- Choose Pasalos if you sell inside Nepal, want eSewa and Khalti in checkout, and prefer a monthly plan in NPR.