In Algeria, the platform question is not "who has the most features" — it is three practical questions: does it run cash on delivery as the default flow, does it connect Algerian couriers, and what does it cost you in dinars every month? (Around 90% of Algerian online transactions are still paid on delivery — UNCTAD, 2025.)
The options, factually
- DzStore (Algeria): built for Algerian merchants. Cash on delivery as the default order flow; 100+ delivery companies connected (Yalidine, Maystro, ZR Express, Noest, Guepex, Ecotrack network) across all 69 wilayas; storefronts in Arabic, French and English; free-forever plan (5 orders a month, unlimited products, 12 themes, 0% commission) and PRO at 1,000 DZD/month during the launch offer — unlimited orders, AI descriptions, custom domain, SMS and priority support. Billed in dinars.
- Shopify (global): the world's leading platform — extraordinary themes, apps and international reach. Billed in US dollars, with Algerian carriers available through third-party apps. A strong choice for stores selling outside Algeria.
- WooCommerce (open source): free software with total code ownership. You provide hosting, security, updates and carrier integrations — perfect when you have a developer, because you are the developer.
- YouCan (Morocco): a mature, Arabic-first regional platform, deeply integrated with Moroccan logistics. Its pricing is published in US dollars and its delivery ecosystem is anchored in Morocco.
- Selling through Facebook/Instagram DMs: free, immediate, and a real way to start. The trade-off is structural: orders arrive in chat, stock lives in your head, and nothing tracks whether a parcel was confirmed, shipped or returned.
Why DzStore fits Algeria (the facts)
- COD is the flow, not a feature: orders arrive ready for the confirmation call, courier dispatch and cash tracking.
- Algeria's network, built in: 100+ carriers and 69 wilayas — no apps to rent, no integrations to maintain.
- 0% commission on every plan: you pay a clearly priced plan, never a slice of your sales.
- A real free start: free forever with 5 orders a month — validate the product before paying anything.
- Arabic first: storefronts in Arabic, French and English, with automatic translation for shoppers.
How to choose
- Selling inside Algeria on cash on delivery? DzStore removes every piece you would otherwise build.
- Selling internationally with a global brand? Shopify.
- Have a developer and need deep ownership? WooCommerce.
- Selling mainly in Morocco? YouCan.
- Just starting with zero budget? Start on social — and move ordering to a real store before the chats cost you sales.
Prices and features change — always re-check each platform's own pages before you commit. Ready to sell? Open your free store — and if you ever want your own platform entirely, we build those too.
