1. Products
Shophive
Shophive is the biggest electronic and tech gadgets portal of Pakistan after Daraz.pk. It has iphones, laptops, computers, smart TV, video games, electronic, kitchen, and home appliances, and digital gift cards on their site. Here’s their product categories:
- All Apple Products; iPhone, Macbooks, iPad, Watch, iPod and all their accessories.
- Computers & Laptops of all top brands with their peripherals, accessories and Laptop parts.
- Mobiles and Tablets of all famous brands with their smart watches and accessories
- All computer devices like printers, scanners, cartridges and more.
- TV & Audio kits, visual media tools and accessories
- Kitchen and home appliances of all brands
- All types of cameras and their accessories
- Office equipment including office furniture and travel accessories
- Additional: Digital Store accessories and hair grooming kit
HomeShopping
- Computers & Laptops of all top brands with their peripherals, accessories and Laptop parts.
- Mobiles and Tablets of all famous brands with their smart watches and accessories
- All computer devices like printers, scanners, cartridges and more.
- TV & Audio kits, visual media tools and accessories
- Kitchen and home appliances of all brands
- All types of cameras and their accessories
- Fashion accessories of men, women, and kids
- Books and Stationary
- Baby and Toys
- Additional: Hotel bookings, Covid-19 accessories and fresh produce
The Verdict: They both have almost the same product categories. Homeshopping is a bit ahead by being open in the Covid19 category, fashion items, books, and fresh produce.
2. Payment Methods
Shophive
- Credit Card – Visa & Master Card Online (2.99% extra charge for online credit card payment)
- Credit Card – Visa & Master Card Lahore Store (2.5% extra charge for credit card payment in store)
- Cash Payment in Lahore Store
- Cash on Delivery
- Bank Transfer or Internet Bank Transfers
- International Payments (Western Union, Money gram)
HomeShopping
- Credit Cards
- Bank transfer from anywhere in Pakistan
- Easypay
- Keenu
The Verdict: Shophive have more payment methods including cash on delivery. But the Easypay option on Homeshopping also make the payment mode more flexible for customers.
3. Return Policy
Shophive and Homeshopping both have 7 days return policy. If the product is broken, scratch, and has some manufacturing fault then it can be returned to the portal within 7 days.
4. Price
Shophive
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G – Rs 354,999.00
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s Dual Sim – Rs 37,999
Apple iphone 7 128GB Gold – Rs 69,999
HomeShopping
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G – Rs 253,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s Dual Sim – Rs 35,739
Apple iphone 7 128GB Gold – Rs 58,999
The Verdict: Prices of Shophive are comparatively high on mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic appliances.
5. Customer Reviews
Shophive
They received mixed reviews on their website and social pages. But what we analyze is that there customer support services isn’t good. If a customer isn’t satisfied with the product and want to return it, they don’t cooperate the way they should. In addition, there are also negative reviews about their expensive prices. On Trustpilot they have received 2.9 ratings out of 4. While on Google maps, they have 3.5 ratings out of 5. They also have a popular case of a customer whose camera was missing in the order but the complaint was received and resolved by the CEO, Arsalan Nazir himself.
HomeShopping
Although HomeShopping product’s prices are cheap as compare to Shophive but their reviews aren’t satisfactory. On Trustpilot they are rated 3.1 out of 5. While on Google maps, they have 3.5 ratings out of 5. Most of the complaints they receive are about poor customer services and not managing the return request appropriately.
6. Best Features
Shophive
- Free shipping on first time shopping
- You can buy products on monthly installments
- Office equipment at reasonable rates
- Cash on Delivery available
- Amazon products available
HomeShopping
- Attractive marketing packages
- Less commission on products
- Become a seller option available on their site
- Offer HSN 1 year warranty on brand new mobile phones
Shophive vs. HomeShopping: The Takeaway
That makes them to the list of best online shopping websites in Pakistan, but still they need to improve their customer support and management to be with the big names like Daraz, Yayvo, and Telemart.
According to the in-depth comparison between the two eCommerce stores, we found HomeShopping a little bit better in terms of customer reviews and prices. But on the same time, there are some features of Shophive like cash on delivery and free shipping on first time shopping which adds to the convenience of customers.
If you’re looking for any online shopping from China to Pakistan cash on delivery then know that both these features aren’t available yet on these eCommerce stores.
We’d love to know your shopping experience with them in the comments below.
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