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✨ FeaturedTradeIndia connects manufacturers and exporters with B2B trade leads; Udaan is a managed wholesale marketplace for retailers. Aioby lets any supplier list bulk pricing and MOQ directly, free, no commission.
aioby· September 23, 2026Latest Articles
A Facebook Page and WhatsApp Business Catalog are the default free presence most small businesses already have. Aioby adds structured category-and-city discovery so new local customers can actually find you.
ShopClues is a national online marketplace with its own seller commission structure. Aioby is a free, local, 0%-commission marketplace where the deal happens directly with a nearby buyer.
Zoomcar manages self-drive car rentals and Rentomojo runs a furniture/appliance rental subscription business. Aioby lets any local owner list anything for rent, free, with no commission.
Fiverr and Upwork hold payment in escrow and take a service fee from freelancers. Aioby gives a freelancer a free, direct local profile with no commission taken from what they earn.
Udemy hosts global video courses, Unacademy runs live exam-prep coaching, and UrbanPro matches students with tutors. Aioby lets a local tutor or institute list a course for free, no commission.
BookMyShow and District handle ticketing and payment for curated, large-scale events. Aioby lets any local organizer list an event for free, with direct contact and no commission.
Facebook Groups, WhatsApp communities, Reddit and Quora are where local recommendations happen informally. Aioby turns that recommendation into a structured, searchable business page.
Facebook Marketplace offers huge built-in reach through your existing social graph. Aioby gives every listing a real, structured, findable profile with categories, reviews and 15 listing types.
Zomato and Swiggy handle delivery logistics; Dineout and EazyDiner handle table bookings. Aioby gives a restaurant a free menu listing with direct WhatsApp ordering and no commission.
CashKaro, CouponDunia and GrabOn aggregate online coupon codes. Magicpin and Nearbuy focus on local in-store deals. Aioby lets a business post its own offer directly, free, on its own page.
Flipkart, Meesho and Snapdeal ship products nationally through the platform. Aioby is a free, local, no-commission marketplace where you deal directly with nearby buyers.
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