Platform comparison · 2026
The best online store platform in Côte d’Ivoire in 2026
Ivorian buyers find products on Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp and pay on delivery or by mobile money. You need a store in CFA francs with a short form, a fee for Abidjan and another for the rest.
We make CODOS Store, so read this as one seller’s comparison. Facts about other platforms come from their public pages, checked on the date below — check their pricing pages before you choose. Names and logos belong to their owners. (2026-10-07)
What matters for a cash-on-delivery store
Fees on each order
A small percentage on every COD order adds up when you sell every day.
A COD order form built in
Without it, you pay for an app or lose buyers to a long checkout.
Arabic and French
A store your buyers read in their language, right to left for Arabic.
Delivery fees by city
The total must be clear before the buyer orders.
What themes and apps cost
A cheap plan with paid apps often costs more than it looks.
Side by side
| Platform | Fee on COD orders | Themes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
 CODOS Store | None | Every theme free, Arabic right to left | COD order form, offers, upsells and pixels built in |
| Shopify | Extra fee on some plans without Shopify Payments | Free and paid themes | Many apps charge a monthly fee; COD form via apps |
| Wix | See their pricing page | Templates included | Selling needs a paid e-commerce plan |
| WooCommerce | None from the plugin | Free and paid | You pay hosting, domain and extensions; you run updates |
 YouCan | 0.5% of sales (0.25% above $5K) | See their theme store | Paid phone confirmation and shipping services |
Plans and fees change. Check each platform’s pricing page for today’s numbers.
The platforms, one by one
1. CODOS Store
A store builder for cash-on-delivery sellers: a short order form, delivery fees by city, upsells and pixels built in, every theme free, Arabic right to left, and no fee per order.
2. Shopify
Shopify is one of the biggest store builders in the world. Sellers who look for an alternative often want the costs of themes and apps included, and a cash-on-delivery order form and Arabic built in.
What we know
- Its Theme Store has free themes and paid premium themes, sold one-time.
- Many apps in its App Store charge their own monthly fee.
- On some plans, using a payment provider other than Shopify Payments adds a transaction fee.
3. Wix
Wix is a website builder with online store plans. Sellers looking for an alternative often want a builder made for selling first, with cash on delivery and Arabic stores in mind.
What we know
- Selling online needs one of its paid plans that include e-commerce.
- Its App Market has free and paid apps.
4. WooCommerce
WooCommerce turns a WordPress site into a store. Sellers who look for an alternative often want a hosted store without managing hosting, updates and plugins themselves.
What we know
- The plugin itself is free; hosting, a domain and many extensions are paid separately.
- You install and update WordPress, the plugin and its extensions yourself, or pay someone to.
5. YouCan
YouCan is a store builder from Morocco used across the region. Sellers comparing it often look at how themes, apps and design control are included in each option.
What we know
- Monthly plans, plus a fee on each sale — including cash-on-delivery orders (0.5% up to $5K of sales, 0.25% above, per its pricing page).
- Order confirmation by phone (YouCan Confirm, Morocco) and shipping (YouCan Ship) are offered as paid services.
- It is built for sellers in Morocco and the MENA region.
Which one should you choose?
- You sell cash on delivery in CFA francs: CODOS Store.
- You want a simple website: Wix.
- You sell abroad by card: Shopify.
- You have a developer: WooCommerce.
Questions people ask first
Can buyers pay by mobile money?
CODOS Store takes cash on delivery and bank transfer; the transfer details can show your mobile money number.
A lower fee for Abidjan?
Yes, a fee per city and one for every other city.
How do I start?
Try CODOS Store for three days, free
Build free for 3 days · $1 for your first 14 days
Build free for 3 days · $1 for your first 14 days · Cancel any time