Daraz gives instant reach but takes commissions, controls the customer relationship, and forces price competition. Your own store costs a little to set up but keeps your margin, brand, and customer data. The smart play for most Nepali sellers is both — discover on Daraz, convert and retain on your own store.
Daraz: pros and cons
Pro: built-in traffic and trust. Con: commissions, race-to-the-bottom pricing, no customer data, and you're one of many listings.
Your own store: pros and cons
Pro: full margin, your brand, customer data for repeat sales, native eSewa/Khalti. Con: you bring your own traffic — but social media makes that achievable.
The hybrid approach
Use Daraz for discovery, then move loyal buyers to your own store with better prices and loyalty perks. Build your store on Saauzi with local payments and a built-in POS. Start here: how to start an online store in Nepal.
Cost is usually the deciding factor in a comparison like this. You can see exactly what Saauzi charges on the Saauzi plans and pricing page.
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