Shopify vs GramBase
Why a link beats a website for selling in Telegram.
The Buyer's Journey: Shopify vs GramBase
Where do you lose more customers?
Shopify (Traditional)
See product link in Telegram
"Check out my store!"
Leave Telegram → Open browser
⚠️ 30% drop-off
Navigate website + Create account
⚠️ Another 20% drop-off
Checkout + Payment form
⚠️ Another 15% drop-off
Check email for download link
"Where's my product?"
Final Conversion: ~35%
Lost 65% of potential buyers
GramBase (Native)
See payment link in Telegram
t.me/bot?start=pay_product
Click → Bot opens in Telegram
✅ No app switch
One-tap crypto payment
✅ No account needed
Instant delivery in chat or Mini App
✅ Product in hand immediately
Done. Never left Telegram.
Final Conversion: ~85%
2.4x better than Shopify
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
| Feature | Shopify | GramBase |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Complexity | Build entire website Configure payment gateways Setup email delivery system | Create product in 2 minutes Get shareable link Start selling immediately |
| User Experience | Leave Telegram app Create account + Fill forms Wait for email delivery | Stay in Telegram One-tap payment Instant in-chat or Mini App delivery |
| Monthly Costs | $29-299/mo Shopify plan Payment gateway fees (2-3%) Apps for digital delivery | 3,000 free credits to start 2.5% per transaction Capped at $20. No monthly fees. |
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Watch Telegram Selling in Action
See the purchase and delivery flow, then try the demo store yourself.
Paid Communities
Users pay, bot invites. Subscription expired? Bot kicks. Automate your entire paid channel management flow.
Digital Products
Sell e-books, presets, resource folders, or license keys. Choose how to deliver — messages, browsable folders, or auto-depleting inventory — your bot fulfills every order instantly.
Why Native Telegram Wins
One Link = Your Store
No website building. No hosting. Just share a link and start selling.
Zero Redirects
Buyers never leave Telegram. No friction = higher conversions.
Instant Delivery
No email delays. Products delivered instantly in chat or via Mini App.
No Account Required
Users already on Telegram. No signup forms. No friction.
Crypto-Native
Accept USDT, USDC, and more. No chargebacks. Global payments.
Launch in Minutes
From idea to selling in under 5 minutes. No technical skills needed.
When to Use Which?
Use Shopify if:
- You need a public-facing website
- You sell physical products
- Your audience isn't on Telegram
- You want traditional payment methods
Use GramBase if:
- Your audience is on Telegram
- You sell digital products/memberships
- You want instant setup (no website)
- You prefer crypto payments
- You want maximum conversion rates
Start Selling Without a Shopify Stack
3,000 free credits to start. Then 2.5% per transaction, capped at $20.