How much does Salla cost?

Salla's Basic plan is free with no time limit, but it has no online card payments or custom domain. Plus is SAR 99 a month or SAR 990 a year, Pro SAR 299 a month or SAR 2,990 a year, and Special is custom-priced. The plans page doesn't say whether prices include VAT.

Does Salla charge a commission on sales?

Salla's help center says the free Basic plan has no commission fees, and its plans page lists no commission on Plus or Pro. Card and wallet processing fees are separate and shown in the dashboard's fee calculator. LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform fees; you pay only your gateway's rate.

Is LaunchMyStore cheaper than Salla?

No, not for a Saudi store selling at home. Salla Plus is SAR 990 a year against about SAR 1,080 for LaunchMyStore Starter, and Salla Pro is SAR 2,990 against about SAR 3,150 for Gold. LaunchMyStore is worth the difference when you need more languages, foreign currencies or your own choice of gateway.

Can a business outside Saudi Arabia use Salla?

Salla's plans page lists three requirements: a commercial registration or freelance certificate, a Saudi mobile number and a Saudi bank account. LaunchMyStore has no such requirement, so Gulf and international brands can open a store that sells into Saudi Arabia with an email address.

Does LaunchMyStore support mada, Tabby and ZATCA?

LaunchMyStore connects Gulf gateways such as Tap Payments and PayTabs, and the payment methods you get are the ones your gateway offers. It has no Tabby or Tamara integration and no ZATCA e-invoicing. If those are essential, Salla or Zid will serve you better.

When is Salla the better choice?

When you are a Saudi business selling mainly in Saudi Arabia and want local payments, discounted shipping labels with cash on delivery, ZATCA e-invoicing, a free plan to start and a lower yearly price. Salla's app store also lists 832+ local apps and integrations.

CompareUpdated November 2026

LaunchMyStore vs Salla For stores that sell beyond Saudi Arabia.

Salla is built for Saudi merchants: a free Basic plan, Plus at SAR 990 a year, local payments such as mada, STC Pay and Tabby, discounted shipping labels and a ZATCA e-invoicing app. LaunchMyStore suits stores selling internationally, with 104 storefront languages, 34+ gateways and no Saudi registration needed, from $24 a month billed yearly (about SAR 90).

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Included by default

What does LaunchMyStore include by default?

0% platform transaction feesOn every plan and every gateway. You pay only your payment provider's own rate.
104 storefront languagesIncluded by default on every plan.
Nova AI agentSets up and runs your store from chat on every plan, with an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
Product reviews, freeFree with Foundry Reviews, LaunchMyStore's own reviews app.
Premium themesIncluded on every plan, with the visual theme editor.
34+ payment gatewaysStripe, PayPal, Square, Tap Payments, PayTabs and more, on every plan.
POS included free on Platinum2 seats included. On Starter and Gold, POS is an add-on at $49 per store per month.

104

Storefront languages, included by default on every plan

Salla: Arabic-first, 40+ languages with its Growth theme

34+

Gateways, including Tap Payments and PayTabs

Salla: its own payment service; card rates not published

SAR 990

Salla Plus for a year, the cheaper start

LaunchMyStore Starter: $288 a year, about SAR 1,080

Nova

AI agent and MCP server on every plan

Salla: Mushammir AI designs store sections, with a weekly limit

The short answer

LaunchMyStore or Salla: which fits your store?

Salla is built for Saudi commerce, and for a Saudi business selling at home it is cheaper and more local than LaunchMyStore. LaunchMyStore is the better fit when you sell across borders, in many languages, or aren't registered in Saudi Arabia.

Choose LaunchMyStore if

You sell beyond Saudi Arabia and the Gulf and need more than Arabic and English: 104 storefront languages included by default on every plan, and Gold and Platinum let shoppers pay in their own currency.
Your business isn't registered in Saudi Arabia. Salla asks for a Saudi commercial registration or freelance certificate, a Saudi mobile number and a Saudi bank account.
You want to choose your gateway from 34+, including Tap Payments, PayTabs and Checkout.com, at 0% platform fees.
You want Liquid-based themes with a code editor (included on Gold and Platinum) and full API access (Platinum).
You want an AI agent that sets up and runs the store from chat, plus an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor.
You want premium themes included on every plan; Salla's premium themes are a one-time purchase averaging about SAR 200.

Choose Salla if

You're a Saudi business and want mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay, Tabby and Tamara in one checkout, without signing gateway contracts.
You want discounted local shipping labels, with Aramex, SMSA and others collecting cash on delivery.
You need ZATCA e-invoicing: Salla's free app links to ZATCA on Pro and Special. LaunchMyStore has no ZATCA integration.
You want to start free or pay less: Basic has no time limit and unlimited products, and Plus (SAR 990) and Pro (SAR 2,990) cost less a year than LaunchMyStore Starter and Gold.
You want a large local app and theme store: Salla lists 832+ apps and integrations.

Side by side

How do LaunchMyStore and Salla compare, feature by feature?

Salla facts checked in November 2026 on Salla's plans page, help center and payments page; prices in SAR as Salla shows them. LaunchMyStore prices are in US dollars, with SAR at the fixed rate of 3.75. Numbered notes link to each source.

LaunchMyStore compared with Salla, checked November 2026
	LaunchMyStore	Salla
Cost
Entry plan	LaunchMyStoreStarter: $288/yr (about SAR 1,080) or $30 monthly¹⁷	SallaBasic: free, no time limit; no online payments or custom domain^1,2
Paid plans	LaunchMyStoreGold: $840/yr (about SAR 3,150); Platinum: $1,584/yr	SallaPlus: SAR 99/mo or SAR 990/yr. Pro: SAR 299/mo or SAR 2,990/yr. Special: custom¹
Commission on sales	LaunchMyStore0% on every plan and gateway	SallaNone on Basic; none listed for paid plans^1,2
Card processing rates	LaunchMyStoreYour gateway's own rate	SallaNot published; shown in the dashboard's fee calculator³
Free trial	LaunchMyStore7 days, $0 to start	SallaFree Basic plan; paid plans refundable within 7 days²
Payments and shipping in Saudi Arabia
Local payment methods	LaunchMyStoreConnect a gateway such as Tap Payments or PayTabs; no Tabby or Tamara integration	Sallamada, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, STC Pay, Tabby and Tamara on paid plans^4,7
Cash on delivery	LaunchMyStoreIncluded on Gold and Platinum	SallaCOD and bank transfer, including Basic³
Shipping	LaunchMyStoreShipping zones and rates you set; no Saudi carrier contracts or discounted labels	SallaDiscounted labels with DHL, Aramex, SMSA, Aymakan, RedBox and J&T; carriers collect COD for SAR 8 + VAT^9,10
ZATCA e-invoicing	LaunchMyStoreNot built in	SallaFree ZATCA app on Pro and Special¹¹
Who can open a store	LaunchMyStoreSign up with an email; no commercial registration needed	SallaNeeds a Saudi CR or freelance certificate, a Saudi mobile number and a Saudi bank account¹
Store and selling
Storefront languages	LaunchMyStore104 languages, included by default on every plan, Arabic among them; the admin and checkout run right to left in Arabic	SallaArabic and English dashboard; 40+ storefront languages once you buy the Growth theme, and instant translation has a usage fee^7,8
Multiple currencies	LaunchMyStoreShoppers pay in their own currency, included on Gold and Platinum	SallaMore than 15 currencies⁷
Products	LaunchMyStore100 (Starter), 1,000 (Gold), 5,000 (Platinum)	SallaUnlimited on every plan¹
Staff accounts	LaunchMyStore1 (Starter), 5 (Gold), 10 (Platinum)	Salla1 on Plus (store manager only), 10 on Pro; more can be bought⁵
Themes	LaunchMyStorePremium themes included on every plan	SallaFree themes; premium themes are a one-time purchase, averaging about SAR 200^6,7
Subscriptions	LaunchMyStoreIncluded on Gold and Platinum, billed through Stripe, whose country list doesn't include Saudi Arabia¹⁵	SallaThrough the Lemoscribe app, which sends a payment link before each renewal¹⁶
Digital products	LaunchMyStoreIncluded on Gold and Platinum, delivered automatically after payment	SallaPlus and Pro¹
Point of sale	LaunchMyStoreIncluded free on Platinum (2 seats); on Starter and Gold, an add-on at $49 per store per month	SallaSalla Point, free on paid plans; card payments need a monthly add-on; Plus and Pro cover the main branch only¹²
App store	LaunchMyStore55+ apps	Salla832+ apps and integrations⁷
AI
AI in the admin	LaunchMyStoreNova AI agent sets up and runs the store from chat, every plan	SallaMushammir builds store sections from a description, with a weekly usage limit¹³
Manage the store from Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor	LaunchMyStoreMCP server on every plan	SallaNot listed on the pages checked

Included (plan noted where it starts higher) Via an app or add-on, or with a fee or limit Not available

Sources

Salla facts checked November 2026 on the pages listed. Plans and prices change, so confirm on Salla's own site before you decide. LaunchMyStore facts are from our pricing page.

What you pay

What does a year on Salla or LaunchMyStore cost, in riyals?

Neither platform takes a commission on paid plans, so the plan price is the difference you can compare. On both, card processing is charged on top.

A new store's first year

Plan price only, billed yearly. Salla Plus has unlimited products; LaunchMyStore Starter allows 100.

A new store's first year
Year one, billed yearly	LaunchMyStore	Salla
Plan	LaunchMyStoreSAR 1,080 (Starter, $288)¹⁷	SallaSAR 990 (Plus)¹
Commission on sales	LaunchMyStore0%	SallaNone listed¹
Total	LaunchMyStoreSAR 1,080	SallaSAR 990

Salla Plus costs SAR 90 less, and Salla Basic is free if you only need bank transfer and cash on delivery.

A growing store selling SAR 20,000 a month

SAR 240,000 a year in sales, with variants (LaunchMyStore Gold) against Salla Pro.

A growing store selling SAR 20,000 a month
Year one, billed yearly	LaunchMyStore	Salla
Plan	LaunchMyStoreSAR 3,150 (Gold, $840)¹⁷	SallaSAR 2,990 (Pro)¹
Commission on SAR 240,000	LaunchMyStoreSAR 0	SallaNone listed¹
Card processing	LaunchMyStoreYour gateway's rate	SallaSalla's rate (not published)³
Plan cost	LaunchMyStoreSAR 3,150	SallaSAR 2,990

Salla Pro costs SAR 160 less a year in plan fees and includes the ZATCA app and 10 staff accounts. Neither total includes card processing, which Salla doesn't publish.

How we calculated this: Plan prices at list, billed yearly. LaunchMyStore's dollar prices × 3.75, the riyal's fixed rate to the US dollar. Salla's page doesn't say whether its prices include 15% VAT, so none is added to either side. The public code FLAT20 takes 20% off any plan.

Why merchants switch

Why do merchants choose LaunchMyStore over Salla?

Where LaunchMyStore helps most: selling across borders and choosing your own tools.

104 languages, Arabic included

Salla's 40+ storefront languages need its Growth theme, and instant translation has a usage fee. Every LaunchMyStore plan supports 104, and the admin and checkout run right to left in Arabic.

No Saudi registration needed

Salla asks for a Saudi CR or freelance certificate, a Saudi mobile number and a Saudi bank account. LaunchMyStore stores open with an email.

Your choice of 34+ gateways

Connect Tap Payments, PayTabs, Checkout.com, PayPal or others, and pay only the gateway's rate: 0% platform fees.

Checkout in the shopper's currency

On Gold and Platinum, shoppers abroad pay in their own currency, with prices converted at checkout.

Liquid themes and full API access

LaunchMyStore themes use Liquid, Gold adds a code editor and Platinum full API access and app functions.

An AI agent and MCP on every plan

Nova works inside your admin, and the MCP server lets Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor manage products, orders and discounts.

Moving from Salla

How do you move from Salla to LaunchMyStore?

Salla exports your products to a file it emails to you. Book a free call if you'd like help with the import.

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Step 1

Start your free trial

Create your store for $0 and take 7 days to set it up.

Step 2

Export from Salla

In Salla, go to Products → Import and Export and export the file; Salla sends it to your email.

Step 3

Match the columns

Copy names, descriptions, prices, SKUs and image links into LaunchMyStore's product CSV template.

Step 4

Import into LaunchMyStore

Open Products, choose the bulk import and upload the file.

Step 5

Connect your payments

Connect Tap Payments, PayTabs, Checkout.com or another gateway, and turn on cash on delivery (included on Gold and Platinum).

Step 6

Set shipping and go live

Add your shipping zones and rates, pick a theme, connect your domain and place a test order.

Frequently asked questions

Pricing, fees, moving your catalog and where Salla is the better fit.

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LaunchMyStore vs Wix

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LaunchMyStore vs BigCommerce

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LaunchMyStore vs Squarespace

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LaunchMyStore vs Ecwid

104 languages by default, free reviews and a staff seat on the entry plan; Ecwid adds them on Business.

LaunchMyStore vs Square Online

Choose any of 34+ gateways instead of Square only, and sell in 104 languages.

LaunchMyStore vs Etsy

Your own store with 0% platform fees next to Etsy's 6.5% per order, with the math worked through.

LaunchMyStore vs Zid

Zid Pay fees worked through in SAR, and 104 languages against Zid's two.

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