Do you use Flipkart for online shopping? Wish there was an alternate store that provides similar services but in a better way? Search no more. Today we are going to list some of the best Flipkart alternatives you can use for online shopping. Of course, the list will contain Amazon. We are not going to give to some random websites. The list will be completely based on our experience and service quality. So, without any additional explanation, let’s dive in. These are the best alternatives for Flipkart.
1. Amazon
Amazon is undoubtedly the most popular eCommerce platform in the world. For Indian users as well, it is the best place to purchase products with great quality. The features such as Amazon’s Choice help you get the best products manually reviewed and verified by Amazon quality control. Amazon provides free shipping all across India for orders larger than 499 INR. You can purchase almost anything from Amazon, from smartphones to beauty products or even food items. Anyone who is looking for a Flipkart alternative should consider Amazon as their first choice.
- The best e-Commerce store
- Almost anything is available
- Free shipping all across India
- Amazon’s Choice program
- Reviews and questions section
2. eBay
eBay is primarily considered as a platform to sell products and purchase second-hand items. The used products available on eBay has very good quality because of their quality control mechanisms. However, there are some issues that are very rare because the users were able to cheat the system. But chances of you coming across such an issue is very less to none. So if you have something to sell or want to purchase items for a lower cost, you should consider eBay as your choice instead of Flipkart. Tracking Flipkart orders can be also a nightmare sometimes, which is also an advantage of eBay because of their easy shipment tracking mechanism.
- Best for selling/buying old items
- Free shipping available
- Option to auction the listings
- Low cost compared to other stores
3. BigBasket
If you are planning to purchase food items online, BigBasket is the perfect website you should be using. It is an online Supermarket providing any kind of food items that you may require and deliver them to your address within a matter of hours. They deliver almost everything from onions, potatoes, carrots, to packed and processed food items. The prices are also pretty cheap compared to many local shops. So it definitely worth checking out when it comes to grocery shopping.
- Best for food and grocery shopping
- Raw and processed food items
- Packed food items
- Free shipping to selected locations
- Fresh ruits and vegetables
4. Ajio
Those who are looking for purchasing fashion items should go with Ajio instead of any others on this list. The huge collection of fashion items makes it one of the best fashion stores in India with free shipping all across the country. They also provide home and kitchen items which aren’t primarily what the service is used for. The stunning collection of different fashion apparel makes them unique from Flipkart fashion. Ajio also provides a lot of discounts on clothing.
- Huge discounts on fashion items
- Dedicated store for fashion and decor
- Free shipping across the country
- Exclusive listings
5. Paytm Mall
Paytm does not only provide recharge services and bill payments. They also have an online shop known as Paytm Mall that has several categories of products like we see on Amazon or Flipkart. It is a great Amazon alternative, nevertheless to say it also replaces Flipkart in several categories. You can purchase anything from your favorite electronic items to bed sheets, t-shirts, baby products, etc. from the Paytm Mall. Electronics items are their primary focus and they provide a lot of discounts on them as well.
- Perfect for electronic shopping
- Can use Paytm wallet to pay
- Everything from food to electronics
- Fast delivery all over India
6. Myntra
Myntra is another shopping website for those who are looking for fashion items for men, women, and kids. They also provide home and living items to decorate your house. Several brands such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, etc. List their exclusive items on the Myntra store. So if you are looking for some exclusive items from these companies, you should be checking out Myntra frequently. The prices are not that cheap as Amazon or Flipkart, but when it comes to the quality of the products, Myntra is the best choice obviously because they are a dedicated fashion store.
- Best site to buy clothing and fashion items
- Unique designs and items
- Fast delivery of products
7. Snapdeal
Snapdeal isn’t the biggest e-Commerce platform in India. However, they hold onto the top 10 list of the Flipkart alternatives with thousands of products listed on their website. Even though there have been some complaints about the company and the quality of the products, it seems like the issues have been resolved recently. If you do not like any of the website listed above or doesn’t trust them to be your e-Commerce platform, you can graciously choose Snapdeal as your pick.
- Fast delivery of the products
- Covers almost every category
- Very easy to purchase the items
- Free shipping available
8. Etsy
Etsy is an eCommerce website primarily focused on gifts, jewelry, art, toys, home & decor, etc. You cannot purchase items such as a smartphone or a TV from this website. Being dedicated to such items also comes with a lot of benefits such as huge discounts in the category. If you are primarily focusing on buying items in the categories listed above, you should go with Etsy instead of any others in this list of websites like Flipkart. They provide free shipping to selected locations all across the country.
- Best for buying gifts and jewelry
- Big discounts on gifts
- Free shipping
- Personalized gifts
9. Alibaba
Alibaba is yet another e-commerce platform that offers online shopping. Although it primarily did B2B business and was engaged in online wholesales, it has now become possible to place single-unit orders with the company. Hence, it can now directly challenge Flipkart. Moreover, Alibaba has a resolute presence in over 80 countries. Even some dealers on Flipkart source their products with Alibaba and then resell them on Flipkart. If figures are to be trusted, the platform has a loyal customer base of over 10 million active repeat customers and over 1.2 billion active consumers.
- Best for B2B deals
- Free shipping to several regions
- A huge set of rare products
- Very simple interface
10. NewEgg
Newegg mostly sells electronic items, mainly computer parts such as monitors, motherboards, ram, CPU, etc. The best attraction of the website is the number of offers they provide on such items especially because they are dedicated to the computer parts instead of going for an eCommerce website that provides everything like Flipkart. So if you are planning to build a PC, NewEgg could be the choice. They also provide items in several other categories including toys, apparel, health & sports, home & tools, etc. But we won’t recommend trusting them on those items.
- A perfect store for computer parts
- Huge offers on computer parts
- Free shipping to selected locations
11. Shopclues
ShopClues is a website just like Flipkart that provide everything from electronics to fashion items. You can find almost anything that you want to buy on this website and get it delivered at your doorsteps as fast as possible. The free shipping available all across India will make it much affordable, the items you are planning to purchase. They also provide a good amount of offers and deals making the prices even cheaper, especially in certain festival seasons.
- Can shop items in almost any categories
- Free shipping available
- Big discounts on the listed items
12. Jumia
Jumia is an e-commerce platform dominant in Africa. Although it has a presence in nearly 35 countries, the platform majorly provides pan-African online shopping with associated logistics support across the continent. Over 650,000 active users, as of FY2021, repeatedly visit the site more than 13 million times. Furthermore, Jumia has 11 thousand of sellers, serving around 6.8 million customers. However, Jumia adopts a different profit model from its competition. It registers buyers and sellers for free, while making money from commissions and fulfillment fees.
- Best for people in Africa
- Great discounts on products
- Various payment methods