Chat-based store management
Quickshops vs Stan Store
Stan Store keeps you in a dashboard. Quickshops lets you run the store from chat. Then compare fees and subscription pricing.
Stan Store works for creators who already sell every month and do not mind $29/mo before the first sale lands. I wanted something you could turn on for free, then upgrade only when the math made sense.
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; Stan Store still expects you in a dashboard.
Quickshops supports store operations through Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack. Stan Store does not offer an equivalent chat-based workflow for day-to-day catalog and pricing changes.
When Stan Store still makes sense
- 0% transaction fees, but the cost is flat monthly subscription
- Creator-focused link-in-bio and storefront templates
- Email marketing and course features on higher tiers
- Popular among social media creators and coaches
Where Quickshops pulls ahead
- Chat-based store management from Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack. Stan Store has none
- Free tier with no $29/mo minimum to start selling
- 0% platform fee on Pro (€19/mo) vs $99/mo Creator Pro for full Stan features
- Full visual storefront editor with Stripe-native checkout
Feature comparison
Across 11 features, Quickshops leads on 7 and Stan Store leads on 0. Chat-based store management is unique to Quickshops in this comparison.
| Feature | Quickshops | Stan Store |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (free / entry) | €0 | $29/mo (Creator) |
| Monthly (paid / Pro) | €19/mo | $99/mo (Creator Pro) |
| 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 | Templates |
| Full branding control | Yes | Partial |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan available | Yes | Trial |
| 0% platform fee option | Yes | Subscription |
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | Yes | No |
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | No | No |
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
Pricing and fees
Stan Store's paid tier and Quickshops Pro both skip platform fees on sales. The gap is the subscription: €19/mo vs $99/mo (Creator Pro).
Compare the monthly row first. Per-sale platform fees are already 0% on both paid plans.
| Plan | Monthly | Platform fee | Per $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickshops Pro | €19/mo | 0% | ~$3.20 + sub |
| Stan Store (paid) | $99/mo (Creator Pro) | Included in plan | ~$3.20 |
Why sellers leave Stan Store for Quickshops
- Run your store from chat instead of Stan Store's dashboard
- Pay nothing monthly until you're ready. Free tier with 5% fee
- Pro at €19/mo beats Stan Creator Pro at $99/mo for fee-conscious sellers
- Branded storefront beyond link-in-bio templates
Who should use which
Stay on Stan Store
- You prefer flat monthly pricing and sell consistently every month
- You want built-in email marketing on the same platform
- You're a social-first creator happy with Stan's template model
Try Quickshops
- You want chat-based store management Stan Store does not offer
- You're starting out and don't want $29/mo before your first sale
- You want 0% fees on Pro at half the cost of Stan Creator Pro
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.
Is Quickshops or Stan Store cheaper?
Quickshops Free has no monthly fee (5% per sale). Stan Store starts at $29/mo. Quickshops Pro at €19/mo offers 0% platform fees vs Stan Creator Pro at $99/mo.
Does Stan Store have transaction fees?
Stan Store charges 0% per transaction but requires a monthly subscription ($29-$99/mo). Quickshops lets you start free and only pay when you sell.
Which is better for new creators?
Quickshops Free tier lets you launch without monthly overhead. Stan Store requires $29/mo from day one after trial.
Does Quickshops have AI features?
Yes. You can manage your store via AI chat on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack. Stan Store does not offer comparable AI ops.
Can both platforms use custom domains?
Both support custom domains on paid plans. Quickshops Pro includes this at €19/mo.
Which has better storefront customization?
Quickshops offers a visual editor with full branding control. Stan Store uses creator templates optimized for link-in-bio flows.
Does Quickshops support courses?
Quickshops supports digital products and subscriptions. For hosted video courses, evaluate your delivery needs. Stan bundles course hosting on higher tiers.
Who uses Stripe on Quickshops?
You connect your own Stripe account. Payouts go directly to you. Quickshops charges platform fees only on the Free plan.