Commission-Free E-commerce in Kenya
Looking for an online store with no sales commission? Here's why Shops in Kenya is the best commission-free platform for Kenyan businesses, with detailed comparisons to Shopify, WooCommerce, and Wix.
Quick Answer
Shops in Kenya charges 0% commission on all sales. You pay only a flat monthly fee (KSh 299/month for paid plans, or free forever with manual payments). Shopify, WooCommerce, and Wix all have hidden fees through payment gateways, plugins, hosting, or transaction charges.
Commission Comparison
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Sales Commission | Payment Gateway Fees | Hidden Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops in Kenya | KSh 299 (or free) | 0% | 1-2% (to Safaricom/Paystack) | None |
| Shopify | $29 (~KSh 4,500) | 0% | 2-3% | App fees, theme costs |
| WooCommerce | "Free" | 0% | 2-3% | Hosting, plugins, SSL |
| Wix | $27 (~KSh 4,200) | 0% | 2-3% | App fees, upgrade costs |
Why 0% Commission Matters
Keep More of Your Revenue
With 0% commission, you keep 100% of your sales. For a business selling KSh 100,000/month, a 3% commission means losing KSh 3,000 every month. Over a year, that's KSh 36,000 gone to platform fees alone.
Predictable Costs
Flat-fee pricing means you know exactly what you'll pay each month. No surprises when you have a good month. Your costs don't scale with your success — you're not penalized for selling more.
Fair for High-Margin Products
Commission-based platforms hurt high-margin businesses (electronics, jewelry, fashion). With 0% commission, your profit margins remain yours. Scale without sharing your success with the platform.
What About Payment Gateway Fees?
Payment gateway fees (M-PESA, card payments) go to the payment providers (Safaricom, Paystack), not to Shops in Kenya. These are unavoidable for any platform — even Shopify, WooCommerce, and Wix. The difference is:
- Shops in Kenya: 0% platform commission + 1-2% payment fees = 1-2% total
- Shopify: 0% platform commission + 2-3% payment fees = 2-3% total
- WooCommerce: 0% platform commission + 2-3% payment fees = 2-3% total
- Wix: 0% platform commission + 2-3% payment fees = 2-3% total
The Free Plan Option
Shops in Kenya Free Plan
- • 0% commission — forever
- • KSh 0 monthly fee — forever
- • Manual payment methods (Till/PayBill, cash, bank transfer)
- • WhatsApp ordering included
- • Delivery zones included
- • Full storefront with products/services
Upgrade to paid plans (KSh 299/month) only when you need online M-PESA checkout or advanced features. No pressure, no hidden fees.
Verdict
Choose Shops in Kenya for Commission-Free Selling
Shops in Kenya is the only platform that truly offers 0% commission for Kenyan businesses. Flat monthly pricing in KSh, no hidden fees, and all the Kenya-specific features you need (M-PESA, WhatsApp, local delivery). Keep 100% of your revenue.
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