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.
Our edge
Chat-based store management — Stan Store does not have this
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.
- Telegram
- Slack
Stan Store still makes sense when
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0% transaction fees, but the cost is flat monthly subscription
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Creator-focused link-in-bio and storefront templates
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Email marketing and course features on higher tiers
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Popular among social media creators and coaches
Where QuickShops pulls ahead
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Chat-based store management from Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack — Stan Store has none
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Free tier with no $29/mo minimum to start selling
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0% platform fee on Pro (€19/mo) vs $99/mo Creator Pro for full Stan features
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Full visual storefront editor with Stripe-native checkout
Feature by feature
QuickShops is the only platform here with chat-based store management. Everything else is fees, branding, and checkout — chat ops is the edge.
| 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 | ||
| Messaging app ops (Telegram/WhatsApp/Slack) | ||
| Digital products support | ||
| Visual storefront editor | Templates | |
| Full branding control | ||
| Custom domain | ||
| Free plan available | Trial | |
| 0% platform fee option | Subscription | |
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | ||
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | ||
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
0% platform fees without the $99/mo (Creator Pro) bill
| 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
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Run your store from chat instead of Stan Store's dashboard
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Pay nothing monthly until you're ready. Free tier with 5% fee
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Pro at €19/mo beats Stan Creator Pro at $99/mo for fee-conscious sellers
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Branded storefront beyond link-in-bio templates
Pick your side
No wrong answer. Just match the tool to how you actually sell.
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
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Sign up free at quickshops.app. No card needed.
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Connect Stripe. Payouts go to your account, not ours.
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Publish a product, then update pricing or copy from chat in Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Questions people ask
Fees, setup, and when QuickShops is the better fit.
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.
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.
QuickShops Free tier lets you launch without monthly overhead. Stan Store requires $29/mo from day one after trial.
Yes. You can manage your store via AI chat on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack. Stan Store does not offer comparable AI ops.
Both support custom domains on paid plans. QuickShops Pro includes this at €19/mo.
QuickShops offers a visual editor with full branding control. Stan Store uses creator templates optimized for link-in-bio flows.
QuickShops supports digital products and subscriptions. For hosted video courses, evaluate your delivery needs. Stan bundles course hosting on higher tiers.
You connect your own Stripe account. Payouts go directly to you. QuickShops charges platform fees only on the Free plan.