An alternative to Salla and Zid in 2026: when Salla or Zid suits you, and when a store that sells from chat does
A frank comparison of Salla, Zid and ArabyBot Store: prices as each platform publishes them, where Salla and Zid lead, when a store that sells from WhatsApp and Instagram and confirms cash on delivery fits better, and how to move your products.
The ArabyBot teamOfficial Meta partner · written from our own platform dataOn this page 5
The short answer
Salla and Zid are strong Saudi store platforms, each with an app store and wide integrations, with paid plans from SAR 99 a month and a free Starter plan on Zid. An alternative suits you better when your selling comes from chat rather than visits: a store where an AI seller answers on WhatsApp and Instagram and records the order, confirms cash on delivery on WhatsApp before shipping, and works in Egypt and the Gulf together, with no commission on orders. That is what ArabyBot Store offers; whoever needs a huge app store or specific Saudi integrations is better served by Salla or Zid.
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Prices as each platform publishes them
| Salla | Zid | ArabyBot Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First paid plan | «Plus», SAR 99 a month when subscribing on the web | «Launch», SAR 99 a month | 35 SAR or 350 EGP a month |
| A higher plan | «Pro», SAR 299 a month | «Growth», SAR 299 a month, and «Professional» on request | Two higher plans, and a year priced as nine months |
| Free plan | — | «Starter» free | No; the first template and the arabybot.store link are free |
| Commission on orders | Read the plan terms | Read the plan terms | None |
Salla's prices per its help centre for web subscriptions (higher through the iPhone app), and Zid's per its pricing page; read on 21 October 2026, so check them before subscribing. ArabyBot Store's plans are monthly: «Start» at 35 SAR or 350 EGP, «Pro» at 75 SAR or 750 EGP and «Unlimited» at 150 SAR or 1,500 EGP. A year is priced as nine months; there is a 7-day trial before you pay; accounts on a running paid bot plan get 20% off; and no commission is taken on orders.
Where Salla and Zid lead
- A wide app store: Zid cites over 400 apps, and Salla has its own app store; if you need a specific integration you may find it ready there.
- A large Saudi merchant base, a name Saudi shoppers know, and an ecosystem of partners and agencies working on them.
- A free Starter plan on Zid for whoever wants to try with no subscription.
- Larger teams: Zid's top plans reach 20 staff accounts.
When ArabyBot Store fits better
| Your need | In ArabyBot Store |
|---|---|
| Your selling comes from WhatsApp and Instagram, not store visits | The AI seller answers from your products and stock and records the order inside the chat, with no extra app |
| Lots of cash on delivery and returns eating profit | Every order confirmed on WhatsApp before shipping, a fee and ceiling for cash on delivery, withheld from past refusers |
| You sell in Egypt and the Gulf together | Selling in pounds, riyals and dirhams, Kashier and Paymob in Egypt, and Moyasar, Tap, Tabby and Tamara in Saudi Arabia |
| You want ads and measurement in one place | An AI ads manager, and every order tied to the ad it came from |
How to decide
- Where does your selling happen?
If most of your orders come from WhatsApp and Instagram messages, a store that sells inside the chat saves you an extra tool. If they come from store visits and search, compare on apps and themes.
- Work out a full month's cost
The plan, the apps you will buy, gateway fees and shipping — not the plan price alone. Criteria for choosing a store platform.
- Try before you move
Open your store during the trial period, bring over ten products by link, and order from it yourself on WhatsApp to see the whole experience.
Frequently asked questions
Salla or Zid: which is better?
Both are strong Saudi platforms with paid plans from SAR 99 a month. Zid offers a free Starter plan, connects your own domain from the Launch plan, and has invoice and tax settings from the Growth plan according to its pricing page. Compare on the plan you actually need: staff accounts, the domain, invoices and the apps you will pay for.
Do Salla or Zid take a commission on orders?
Read the plan terms on each platform's page before subscribing, and add the payment gateway's fees under your contract. ArabyBot Store takes no commission on your orders.
Can I move my products from Salla or Zid?
Yes, two ways: a CSV file you export from your old store and upload, or pasting each product's link so it arrives with its name, description, photos and price, hidden for your review. Bringing products into your store.
Can I connect my Salla or Zid store to the bot instead of moving?
The Salla and Zid connections are written and wait to be opened by agreement with each platform; we do not call them available until they work. Connecting Salla to WhatsApp and connecting Zid to WhatsApp.
Does ArabyBot Store issue a ZATCA invoice?
Yes, a simplified tax invoice with a QR code on every order, and 15% VAT you can change in settings. The ZATCA invoice in the store.
How we write these guides Figures come from our platform and Meta's actual invoices, dated with their sample; we describe what works today, not what we plan, and say what we do not do and when someone else is the better choice. Reviewed by the ArabyBot team on 21 October 2026.
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