The verdict in 30 seconds
Zoho Commerce is a solid, stable store builder inside the Zoho suite — INR billing, zero platform transaction fee, and serious GST depth through Zoho Books. What it doesn't do: design your site for you (templates + editor), or run your business day-to-day (no WhatsApp operations, no AI generation). Manva does exactly those two things — the AI designs the complete site (₹999 one-time) and a WhatsApp assistant runs it with you in your language. Checked 12 August 2026.
Side by side
| Manva | Zoho Commerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Site creation | AI generates the complete multi-page site from your description | Templates + drag-and-drop editor; you build it |
| Entry price | ₹999 one-time + assistant from ₹149/mo | INR monthly plans (suite pricing) |
| Transaction fee | None — your own Razorpay rates only | None (their marketed differentiator) |
| GST & accounting | GST fields + invoices built in | Deepest here — Zoho Books integration, e-invoicing |
| WhatsApp operations | Core — photo→product, sales answers, actions on a yes | None |
| Marketing | Built in — social scheduling, captions, festival campaigns, 11 languages | Via other Zoho apps, English-first |
| Owner-side languages | Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi+ | English-first admin |
| Suite integration | Self-contained platform | Unmatched — CRM, Books, Mail, Inventory… |
Choose honestly
Choose Zoho Commerce if…
- Your accounting, CRM or email already lives in Zoho — the integration is genuinely excellent.
- You have someone to build and maintain the site and want deep Books-grade GST/e-invoicing.
- You're a mid-size business standardizing on one vendor suite.
Choose Manva if…
- You want the site designed FOR you, this week, for ₹999 one-time.
- You'd rather run the shop from WhatsApp in Hindi/Hinglish than from an English admin.
- Marketing (posts, captions, festival campaigns) should come with the platform, not be another app to configure.
See your site before you choose
Describe your business — the AI designs it free. Pay ₹999 one-time only to publish.
Start free — build your site in minutesFrequently asked questions
Is Zoho Commerce free?
No — it's a paid product with INR plans (a trial exists). Its marketed edge is zero platform transaction fees, which Manva matches: your only per-sale cost on either is your payment gateway's rate.
Which is better for GST?
Zoho, if you want full Books-grade accounting and e-invoicing integration. Manva covers what a small seller needs day-to-day — GST fields and GST-compliant invoices — without the suite.
Does Zoho Commerce build the website with AI?
No — you choose a template and build with the editor (Zia assists with bits). Manva generates the complete site from a business description; that's the core difference.