Side by side
BuyersGate vs FinStore
Both stand on ecommerce platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidWeb
BuyersGate combines catalogues, WhatsApp selling, buyer inquiries, payments, shipping, and sales-interest signals across web and Android. Its free tier supports a small catalogue, while paid plans expand products, catalogues, stores, and staff capacity.
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FinStore offers a free, multi-channel store with POS, inventory, staff and Nigerian payment support. Merchants should note variable transaction fees, verification requirements and the platform’s stated non-bank status.
Visit FinStoreThe facts
| BuyersGate | FinStore | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: ₹399 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | BuyersGate | FinStore |
| Website | buyersgate.in | finstore.africa |
| On ecommerce platforms | #82 of 280 | #86 of 280 |
BuyersGate: what it does well
- Buyer-specific prices and quantity ordering rules
- Structured inquiries include variants and notes
- Multiple payment and shipping options
- Android app supports catalogues and product photography
- Free onboarding call on every plan
What to know first
- Free plan limits products and catalogues
- Free plan allows 25 WhatsApp alerts monthly
- iPhone app is listed as coming soon
- Some accounting integrations are coming soon
FinStore: what it does well
- Free plan with unlimited products
- Offline POS synchronises when reconnected
- Cards, transfers and USSD payments
- Inventory sync and low-stock alerts
- Android, iOS and web access
What to know first
- Transaction fee varies
- Eligibility requires lawful local operation
- Merchant verification may require BVN or NIN
- FinStore is not a bank
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