WhatsApp catalog or online store with payments: how to choose
A catalog with WhatsApp ordering (up to 30 products, 350 to 650 dollars) is ideal if you close every sale in chat. A store with payments (up to 150 products, 800 to 1500 dollars) fits if you want customers to buy and pay on their own.
The three options
| Option | What is included | Price (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog + WhatsApp | Up to 30 products, order via chat | 350 – 650 | 2 weeks |
| Store with payments | Up to 150 products, online payment | 800 – 1500 | 3–5 weeks |
| Large store | 150+ products or integrations | 1600 – 3000 | 6–8 weeks |
When a WhatsApp catalog fits
- You talk to each customer before closing the sale.
- You have few products or they change a lot.
- You want to start fast on a small budget.
When a store with payments fits
- Customers can decide and pay without talking.
- You want to charge in advance.
- You have a larger catalog and need order and filters.
How to decide
Ask yourself whether you close sales in chat today. If yes, start with the catalog; if your customers already ask to pay online, move to the store. You can grow in stages. Also compare with landing page or website and see the full prices.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move from the catalog to the store later?
Yes, it is a common path: the design stays and online payment is added.
Which payment methods does the store accept?
It depends on your country; a suitable gateway is chosen and set up in the version with payments.
Does the price include loading the products?
The scope (how many products are loaded) is defined in the proposal before we start.
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