Catafy is built for manufacturers and distributors. MyShp is built for shops that sell to consumers in chat. The difference decides which one is cheaper for you.
MyShp vs Catafy comes down to who you sell to. Catafy is catalogue software for manufacturers, distributors and retailers who need B2B price lists, quotations and operations. MyShp is a consumer-facing catalog link for shops that take orders in WhatsApp. Both show products. They are solving different jobs.
What Catafy offers
The Catafy homepage promises "Create Digital Catalogues. Share. Sell. Scale." and speaks directly to manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. Its hook is familiar to anyone who sells in chat: stop sending 200 photos on WhatsApp and share one smart catalogue. Catalogues can be shared as a link, PDF or QR code, and there is a native app.
Public pricing on 27 October 2026 listed a 7-day trial and three monthly plans: Starter at ₹499, Growth at ₹1,199 and Scale at ₹2,199, including 18% GST. Those plans cover 10, 20 and unlimited catalogues, 500, 1,200 and 5,000 products, with POS and invoicing on the top tier. There is no free plan.
What MyShp offers
MyShp is a single-purpose storefront. One link, unlimited products, 50 themes and an order that arrives in WhatsApp already itemised. Payments stay between you and the buyer: show a UPI QR or bank details, ask for an optional advance, offer cash on delivery, then mark the order paid in the dashboard. MyShp takes 0% commission.
The Pro plan adds coupons, extra charges, a customer book with balances, broadcast messages, receipts and CSV exports. Multiple stores can run from one account, each with its own plan. The first store starts with a 14-day full trial and no card.
Side by side
| Catafy | MyShp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No, 7-day trial | 14-day full trial, no card |
| Entry price | ₹499/month (Starter) | One Pro plan, monthly or yearly |
| Products on entry plan | 500 | Unlimited |
| Catalogues | 10 on Starter | One storefront per store; multiple stores available |
| Native mobile app | Yes | Installable web dashboard |
| Quotations and estimates | Yes | No |
| POS and invoicing | On Scale | No, receipts only |
| Barcode and B2B fields | Yes | Basic product fields |
| WhatsApp order handoff | Share catalogue link | Itemised cart order with quantities and total |
| Commission | Not stated as a percentage | 0% |
| Consumer themes | Catalogue layouts | 50 storefront themes |
| Customer balances and broadcasts | Not the focus | Yes |
Where Catafy wins
- You sell to retailers and need per-buyer catalogues or price lists.
- You issue quotations, estimates or invoices as part of the sale.
- You need POS, barcode or multi-catalogue operations in one tool.
- You want a native app for a field sales team.
Where MyShp wins
- Unlimited products from day one. No 500-item ceiling on the entry plan.
- No commission. The order value stays with you.
- A consumer-grade storefront. 50 themes instead of a catalogue template, with light and dark options.
- A clearer order. The cart validation and itemised WhatsApp message reduce the back-and-forth that costs a sale.
- Customer repeat business. Balances, broadcast messages and order history in one place.
The cost question
Catafy Starter is ₹499 per month, which is ₹5,988 per year before GST. That is reasonable for B2B software with quotations and a product cap of 500. It is harder to justify for a boutique with 80 products and no B2B workflow. MyShp charges one plan with no commission and no product cap, and the trial lets you test the order flow before paying. Compare the current number on the pricing page.
Which should you pick?
- If you sell to businesses and need quotes, POS or per-buyer pricing, start with Catafy.
- If you sell to consumers in chat and want unlimited products and themes, start with MyShp.
- If you need both, use MyShp for the public storefront and keep quotations in your accounting tool.
- If price is the main constraint, compare the annual cost of each against your order volume, not just the monthly headline.
See the wider WhatsApp catalog app comparison, or create a catalog and test the order message with your own products.
Frequently asked questions
No. Catafy listed a 7-day trial and paid plans starting at ₹499 per month on 27 October 2026, with no free plan. Check the Catafy pricing page for current amounts and GST treatment.
Written by MyShp Editorial Team
We write practical guides for independent sellers, home businesses, and small shops taking orders on WhatsApp.