A WooCommerce alternative without hosting or plugins
WooCommerce needs WordPress, hosting, security updates and paid plugins. WholeShell gives you a ready online store in about a minute — hosting, checkout, inventory and AI tools are built in.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | WholeShell | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | About 1 minute | Hours to days |
| Hosting & updates | Included | You manage it |
| Plugins needed | None | Payments, SEO, shipping |
| AI store manager | Built in | Not included |
| Point of sale | Built in | Paid add-on |
| Dropshipping import | Built in | Paid plugins |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need WordPress?
No. WholeShell is a complete hosted store; you only need a phone or browser.
Can I move my products?
Yes. Add products manually or import them from supplier links.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, you can start free and upgrade when your store grows.
Ready to sell online?
Create your free online store in one minute — AI handles the setup, products and marketing.
Everything WholeShell includes
- AI Store Manager: change prices, rewrite products, manage stock, create coupons and redesign your store from one chat message
- Dropshipping from CJ with variant sync, automatic repricing and one-click fulfilment
- B2B wholesale: approved business buyers, tier prices, minimum order quantity and pay later
- POS counter, staff accounts, invoices, shipping labels and courier tracking
- COD, bank transfer, payment links and WhatsApp orders
- Abandoned cart emails, email campaigns, coupons, reviews, SEO center and AI blog
- Migration from Shopify, Wix and WooCommerce
- Push alerts, analytics, profit reports, custom domain and Android app