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Bambuser vs Facebook Shops

Both stand on social commerce software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bambuser

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Bambuser brings live video, shoppable clips, and product consultations into a video commerce offering. Review the monthly view allowance and overage charge when choosing a plan.

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Facebook Shops

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Facebook Shops brings product discovery, messaging, and live video selling into Facebook and Instagram. Sellers should check checkout availability for their market and setup needs.

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The facts

	Bambuser	Facebook Shops
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Essential: $79 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bambuser.com	facebook.com
On social commerce software	#1 of 26	#3 of 26

Bambuser: what it does well

Supports live and on-demand shopping video.
Turns social and campaign content into shoppable clips.
Offers drop-in and pre-booked video consultations.
Lists four supported e-commerce platforms.
Free plan includes 250 monthly views.

What to know first

Free is limited to 250 monthly views.
Excess views cost $0.25 each.
Essential costs $79 per month billed annually.
Native social checkout is not supported.

Facebook Shops: what it does well

One store is accessible on Facebook and Instagram.
Layouts highlight individual products or product groups.
Collections can be previewed during design.
Commerce Manager includes performance insights.
Customers can contact businesses through three messaging services.

What to know first

Checkout availability varies by market.
Instagram checkout requires Shops and a listed commerce platform.
Checkout was described as expanding to eligible US sellers.

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