Three platforms serve Philippine small online stores at different scale points. See the dedicated Shopify article for detailed comparison; quick summary here:
Prosperna
Best for stores under ₱200K monthly revenue. PH-built. ₱495/month base. Built-in GCash, PayMongo. Lower learning curve.
Shopify
Best for stores expecting growth or needing global ecosystem. ₱1,500+/month plus 2% PH surcharge plus payment processor fees. Most feature-rich.
Sariwa
Best for sari-sari modernization specifically. PH-built for micro-retail context.
Decision framework
- Under ₱100K/month: Prosperna or Sariwa
- ₱100K–₱500K/month: Prosperna or Shopify
- Above ₱500K/month: Shopify or WooCommerce
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Frequently asked questions
- What's best for a small PH online store?
- Prosperna for stores under ₱200K monthly revenue. Shopify for stores expecting growth. Sariwa for sari-sari modernization specifically.
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