Aioby vs ShopClues: Selling Locally, No Shipping or Commission
aiobyShopClues is a national online marketplace selling products across categories, with its own seller commission structure and shipping requirements. Aioby is a free, local, 0%-commission marketplace where the deal happens directly between a nearby buyer and seller — no national shipping required.
Last updated: 23 September 2026.
At a Glance
| ShopClues | Aioby | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | National online retail across categories | A free local store selling directly to nearby buyers |
| Free to list | No — seller commission/fees apply | Yes, unlimited listings, no commission |
| Shipping/logistics | Handled by the seller, nationally, per ShopClues’ fulfilment policy | Arranged directly by you — local pickup, delivery or courier |
| Direct buyer relationship | Limited — mediated by the platform | Direct — WhatsApp, call or message |
| Beyond products | Products only | 15 listing types — services, jobs, property and more |
| Audience size | Established, national | Newer, smaller, Kerala-first |
Where Each Is Stronger
ShopClues — an established national marketplace with its own Merchant Panel, seller onboarding and a broad product catalogue, useful if you want to ship nationally through a listed marketplace.
Aioby — free to list, no commission taken, and no national shipping to arrange since the deal is local by design. The listing sits on a real, followable store page alongside anything else that seller does. The honest trade-off: Aioby’s audience is Kerala-first and newer than an established national platform like ShopClues.
Who Should Use What
| If you are… | Start with | Then add |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping products nationally through a marketplace | ShopClues | A free Aioby store for local customers too |
| A local shop or home-based seller | Aioby — no shipping needed, no commission | One national marketplace if you’re ready to ship further |
What Aioby Costs
A store and listings are free, with no commission on what you sell. Optional extras: Growth at ₹29 a month (₹249 a year), Growth Plus at ₹79 a month (₹599 a year), Featured Boosts from ₹5, and ad campaigns from ₹9 — all launch prices, and nothing is pre-ticked or required. See Aioby pricing for the current numbers.
ShopClues has its own seller commission structure, which varies by category and changes over time — check ShopClues’ own current seller terms before you decide. Treat every fee description here as a general guide, not a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Aioby charge a selling fee like ShopClues?
No. Aioby does not currently charge a commission on sales.
Do I need to arrange shipping if I sell on Aioby?
Only locally — you arrange pickup, local delivery or your own courier directly with the buyer. There is no national shipping network built in.
Can I sell on ShopClues and Aioby at the same time?
Yes — they are not exclusive.
Which suits a small home-based seller with no shipping setup?
Aioby — there is no national fulfilment to arrange, and no commission either.
Which has the bigger established audience?
ShopClues, nationally — that is its honest core strength.
Can I sell more than physical products on Aioby?
Yes — 15 listing types in total, including services, jobs and property, all under one profile.
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