Chat-based store management
Quickshops vs Sellfy
Update products from chat, not another admin panel. Quickshops vs Sellfy on store ops, fees, and digital storefront control.
Sellfy has been around long enough that people trust it. Fair. If you only sell digital files and care about monthly cost plus how fast you can change a price, the comparison usually comes down to fees and how much time you spend in admin.
Chat-based store management
Update products, pricing, and your storefront from the apps you already use. No digging through admin menus. Quickshops is built around chat-first store ops; Sellfy still expects you in a dashboard.
Quickshops supports store operations through Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack. Sellfy does not offer an equivalent chat-based workflow for day-to-day catalog and pricing changes.
When Sellfy still makes sense
- Simple digital storefront with built-in product hosting
- Entry plan from $22/mo with fees included in subscription
- Print-on-demand and physical product options
- Email marketing and upsell tools included
- Established platform with predictable monthly plans
Where Quickshops pulls ahead
- Chat-based store management from messaging apps. Sellfy has no equivalent
- Free tier to start. Sellfy's entry plan is $22/mo with a turnover cap
- 0% platform fee on Pro vs Sellfy's monthly-only model
- Stripe Connect, so you own your payment relationship
Feature comparison
Across 11 features, Quickshops leads on 5 and Sellfy leads on 0. Chat-based store management is unique to Quickshops in this comparison.
| Feature | Quickshops | Sellfy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (free / entry) | €0 | $22/mo (turnover cap) |
| Monthly (paid / Pro) | €19/mo | Higher tiers |
| Platform fee (free plan) | 5% | Included in plan |
| Platform fee (paid / Pro) | 0% | Included in plan |
| AI chat store management | Yes | No |
| Messaging app ops (Telegram/WhatsApp/Slack) | Yes | No |
| Digital products support | Yes | Yes |
| Visual storefront editor | Yes | Yes |
| Full branding control | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan available | Yes | Partial |
| 0% platform fee option | Yes | Partial |
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | Yes | No |
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | No | No |
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
Pricing and fees
Sellfy's paid tier and Quickshops Pro both skip platform fees on sales. The gap is the subscription: €19/mo vs Higher tiers.
Compare the monthly row first. Per-sale platform fees are already 0% on both paid plans.
| Plan | Monthly | Platform fee | Per $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickshops Free | €0 | 5% | ~$8.20 |
| Quickshops Pro | €19/mo | 0% | ~$3.20 + sub |
| Sellfy | Higher tiers | Included in plan | ~$3.20 |
Why sellers leave Sellfy for Quickshops
- Update products from chat instead of Sellfy's admin dashboard
- Start selling without committing to $22/mo upfront or Sellfy's turnover cap
- Modern visual editor with preset theme tokens
- Transparent fee path: 5% Free → 0% Pro
Who should use which
Stay on Sellfy
- You need print-on-demand or physical product support
- You want email marketing bundled without extra tools
- You prefer Sellfy's established template ecosystem
Try Quickshops
- You want chat-first store ops instead of Sellfy's dashboard
- You sell digital products and want lower starting costs
- You want 0% platform fees on Pro with Stripe-native checkout
Get started in three steps
- Sign up free at quickshops.app. No card needed.
- Connect Stripe. Payouts go to your account, not ours.
- Publish a product, then update pricing or copy from chat in Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Frequently asked questions
Fees, setup, and when Quickshops is the better fit.
Quickshops vs Sellfy: which is cheaper to start?
Quickshops Free has no monthly fee. Sellfy's entry paid plan starts at $22/mo with a yearly turnover cap.
Does Sellfy have AI store management?
No. Quickshops includes AI chat for updating products, pricing, and pages from Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Can Quickshops sell digital downloads?
Yes. Quickshops is built specifically for digital products with secure file delivery.
Which has better branding?
Both offer storefront customization. Quickshops includes a visual editor with full theme control on a modern stack.
Does Quickshops support subscriptions?
Yes, via Stripe Billing for recurring digital products and memberships.
What are Quickshops platform fees?
5% on Free, 0% on Pro (€19/mo). Stripe processing applies separately on all plans.
Is Sellfy or Quickshops better for creators?
Quickshops suits creators who want AI ops, lower entry cost, and a path to 0% fees. Sellfy suits sellers who need POD or bundled email tools.
Does Quickshops use my Stripe account?
Yes. One-click Stripe Connect; your revenue, your dashboard, your payouts.