Daraz vs Your Own Ecommerce Website — Bangladesh 2026
Thousands of Bangladeshi sellers ask this every day: should I sell on Daraz or build my own website? The honest answer is: it depends on where you are in your business journey.
What Daraz Offers
- Ready customer base of millions
- No upfront website cost
- Built-in payment, logistics, and returns
- Easy to start — can list products same day
Daraz's Problems
- Commission: 5–20% of every sale goes to Daraz
- You have zero control over pricing rules, ranking, or policies
- Your brand is invisible — customers remember "Daraz", not you
- Account can be suspended at any time
- You cannot collect customer data (email/phone)
Your Own Website — The Advantages
- Zero commission — keep 100% of your revenue
- Full brand control — customers remember YOUR name
- Collect customer data for remarketing
- Run your own promotions and loyalty programs
- Cannot be shut down by a third-party platform
When to Use Daraz
Daraz is great when you are just starting out, have no marketing budget, and want to validate your product. It is also good for clearing old stock quickly.
When to Build Your Own Site
If you are doing ৳50,000+ monthly sales on Daraz, you are already paying ৳5,000–৳10,000 in commissions every month. That money could fund your own site within 3–4 months. Once you have your own site you keep every taka of profit and own your customer relationships.
The Smart Strategy
Use Daraz to get your first customers. Then build your own website and move customers there with slightly better prices or exclusive deals. Over time shift 70% of your sales to your own platform. EOMSBD can build your ecommerce site starting at ৳35,000.