Carto hasn't launched yet. Your store can be live today.
SnapCatalog does the same job — a link-in-bio store, WhatsApp orders, direct UPI and 0% commission. Free up to 3 products, live right now, no waitlist.
SnapCatalog vs Carto — honest comparison
| What you get | SnapCatalog | Carto |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live today | Pre-launch, waitlist |
| Free tier | 3 products, ₹0 forever | 10 products, ₹0 forever |
| Paid plan | First month free, then ₹499/mo + GST | ₹199/mo announced (14-day trial, launches with the product) |
| Commission | 0% forever | 0% announced |
| WhatsApp order flow | Orders in dashboard, pre-filled WhatsApp updates | Not detailed publicly yet |
| UPI payments | Direct to your account | Not detailed publicly yet |
| Best for | Sellers who want to start today | Sellers happy to wait for launch |
Carto details are from carto.co.in, October 2026. Carto is a pre-launch free online shop for Instagram sellers in India, currently on waitlist. Its announced Starter includes unlimited orders, an order dashboard and stock tracking; announced Pro includes unlimited products, analytics, CSV export and priority support. Early access offers 3 months of Pro free. These are announced terms, not a live product.
Everything SnapCatalog includes
Storefront
- Fresh storefront design
- Shareable store link
- Rich link previews
- QR standee prints
Selling
- Smart stock control
- Low-stock alerts
- Flexible delivery zones & fees
- Discount coupons
Orders
- Orders dashboard
- Live order tracking
- One-tap WhatsApp order updates (pre-filled messages)
- Shareable tracking cards
- My Orders portal for buyers
Payments
- Direct UPI payments to your own account (no commission, no middleman)
- Cash on delivery
Trust & safety
- Verified seller contact before accepting orders
- Ratings & reviews
- Report a seller
- 30-minute inactivity sign-out for sellers
- Break mode
Growth
- Instagram story generator
- Launch checklist
- Pro autopay renewals via PayU
23 features, live today. Some features require Pro.
Contact verification is not seller vetting or a guarantee. WhatsApp messages are pre-filled for you to send.
Why sellers pick SnapCatalog now
- Live today — no waitlist
- WhatsApp-native order flow — orders in your dashboard and pre-filled WhatsApp updates
- Niche pages for your trade — home bakers and more
- Transparent pricing — no launch-day surprises
Free while you're starting out
Free
₹0 forever
Up to 3 products.
Pro
First month free, then ₹499/mo + GST
Unlimited products, store branding.
Renews monthly. Cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Has Carto launched?
As of October 2026 Carto is in pre-launch on a waitlist; announced pricing is public but the product isn't live yet.
Is Carto cheaper than SnapCatalog?
Carto's announced Pro (₹199/mo) is cheaper on paper than SnapCatalog Pro; its free tier also allows more products (10 vs 3). The tradeoff is it's not launched yet.
Can I switch from Carto to SnapCatalog later?
Yes — re-listing takes minutes.
Does SnapCatalog charge commission?
No. 0% on every order, free or Pro, forever.
Your products can't wait for a waitlist. Start free today
Carto is a trademark of its owner; SnapCatalog is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carto.