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Flipkart vs Amazon, which should I pick first if I can only do one?

There's no universal answer, Flipkart's zero-commission tier under ₹1,000 and deeper Tier 2/3 penetration make it strong for fashion, home and value-priced categories, while Amazon skews toward urban premium buyers and has the stronger advertising and Brand Registry ecosystem. Directionally, Amazon's all-in seller costs run somewhat lower than Flipkart's on a like-for-like sale once you stack commission, fixed fees, collection and shipping, but this shifts by category and changes often, so model your own numbers rather than trusting a blog's percentages. Most scaled sellers end up running both within a year or two anyway, so pick based on where your category's buyers already are, not on fee percentages alone.

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A category-by-category fee comparison across India's biggest marketplaces, the most useful single reference for deciding where your specific product category nets out best, though treat the percentages as directional.

Marketplace Commission Comparison India: Amazon vs Flipkart vs Meesho

From GoNukkad by GoNukkad

  • Flipkart runs zero-commission on most items priced under ₹1,000
  • All-in seller costs on Amazon and Flipkart run roughly 18-28% of selling price depending on category
  • Electronics tend to favour Flipkart on commission; premium/urban categories often favour Amazon
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