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Instamojo

Payment links and online store for Indian small businesses and creators

Founded 2012 HQ Bengaluru India

Best for

  • Solopreneurs, coaches, and creators selling digital products
  • Small businesses needing payment links without a website
  • Sellers wanting a free hosted storefront fast
  • Freelancers collecting one-off client payments

Not ideal for

  • High-volume D2C brands needing optimized checkout
  • SaaS companies needing robust subscriptions and dunning
  • Developers needing deep API customization
  • Merchants needing instant settlements at scale

Key features

  • Smart payment links (no-code)
  • Free online store builder
  • UPI, cards, NB, wallets
  • GST-compliant invoicing
  • Subscriptions (basic)
  • Mojo Capital (working capital loans)
  • WhatsApp checkout for storefronts
  • Affiliate program built-in

Instamojo — Pros

  • +Easiest setup — no developer needed
  • +Free online store is a quick win for first-time sellers
  • +Good for digital downloads and service businesses
  • +Working capital product is unique

Instamojo — Cons

  • Higher per-transaction fees than competitors
  • API and developer experience are basic
  • Settlement delays reported by some merchants
  • Limited fit for scaled e-commerce operations
  • Subscription tooling is rudimentary

Integrations

WooCommerceZapierTallyGoogle Sheets

Indian context

  • GST: GST applied on fees; GSTIN-based invoicing in dashboard
  • INR billing: Yes
  • UPI support: Yes
  • IST support: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm IST