Aggregators promise fast neighborhood orders, but take 18% to 30% commission on every basket and mask your customers' phone numbers.
| Capability | Karobari | Quick Commerce Aggregators |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Commission Cut | 0% commission forever | 18% – 30% on gross order value |
| Customer Phone Numbers | 100% Direct customer relationship | Masked virtual proxy numbers |
| Payment Settlement | Instant directly to your UPI/Cash | Delayed 7 to 14-day payout cycle |
| Shelf Price Control | Your exact counter retail prices | Aggregator discount enforcement |
| Stock Deductions | Live counter POS inventory sync | Manual merchant dashboard updates |
| Neighborhood Delivery | Your shop boy or counter pickup | Gig delivery rider fleet |
With Karobari, you keep 100% of your retail margin. When neighborhood customers order through your store link, payment goes straight into your bank account via your own UPI QR code or cash upon delivery. You own the customer relationship, communicate directly on WhatsApp, and build long-term local loyalty without paying a single rupee in aggregator commissions.
Aggregators provide a fleet of delivery riders and an existing app audience, but their business model extracts 18% to 30% commission from thin retail margins. Furthermore, they mask customer phone numbers, preventing you from building a direct customer book, and enforce mandatory merchant-funded promotions while retaining control over delivery timelines.
Relying entirely on walk-in foot traffic avoids aggregator fees, but leaves your shop vulnerable as neighborhood households increasingly order groceries, medicines, and daily essentials from their smartphones.
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