The Shopify alternative built for South African founders.
ZAR checkout, Stripe payment processing, and 0% transaction fees — so South African sellers keep more of every sale.
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The cost problem
Shopify charges per transaction. ilanoShop doesn't.
Shopify charges South African sellers a 2% transaction fee per sale when using any payment processor other than Shopify Payments — which has limited availability in SA. ilanoShop charges 0% on every plan. On R50,000/month in sales, that's R1,000 you keep instead of sending to Shopify.
Standard payment processor fees (Stripe) apply on both platforms. Only ilanoShop charges no platform fee on top.
Built for South Africa — not just translated
ilanoShop processes South African payments via Stripe in ZAR — Visa, Mastercard, and Amex accepted. Yoco and Ozow (South Africa's most popular local payment methods) are on the ilanoShop roadmap. ilanoShop is one of the only international storefront platforms actively building for the South African market, not just offering a ZAR currency option as an afterthought.
ilanoShop vs Shopify in South Africa
How the platforms compare for South Africa sellers
Common questions from South Africa sellers
Can I sell in South African Rand (ZAR) with ilanoShop?
Yes — ilanoShop supports ZAR natively. Your store prices, checkout, and receipts all display in Rand, and payments are processed via Stripe in ZAR.
Does ilanoShop support Yoco or Ozow for South African payments?
Stripe is the primary payment processor for South Africa on ilanoShop today, accepting Visa, Mastercard, and Amex. Yoco and Ozow integration is on the roadmap. If you need these specifically, get in touch — we can advise on timelines.
How much does Shopify charge South African sellers?
Shopify charges South African sellers a 2% transaction fee per sale when using third-party payment processors. Shopify Payments has limited availability in South Africa. ilanoShop charges 0% — you only pay Stripe's standard processing fee.
Can I migrate my Shopify store to ilanoShop from South Africa?
Yes. Our team will help migrate your products and store data from Shopify. Migration assistance is free.
Can I sell to both South African and international customers?
Yes — ilanoShop supports multi-currency and multi-region selling. You can display prices in ZAR for SA customers while also accepting payments in GBP, USD, or other currencies for international buyers.
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