Salla vs Zid vs ReadyStore: which platform for COD in the Gulf?
Salla and Zid are two widely used Saudi platforms; ReadyStore specializes in multi-country cash on delivery. This page compares them on sourced, dated facts, from the point of view of a seller targeting several markets.
Salla offers a free plan (Basic), then Plus at SAR 99 and Pro at SAR 299 a month on the web; Zid offers a free plan, then SAR 99 and SAR 299 a month, with no commission on sales according to its help center. Both support cash on delivery and the TikTok Pixel. ReadyStore targets the multi-country, multi-currency COD seller, with several stores and one Meta Pixel per product; its pricing isn’t published on this site.
Salla, Zid and ReadyStore: point by point
Salla: help center help.salla.sa; Zid: zid.sa and its help center; accessed October 21, 2026. Information changes: check the official sites.
| Criterion | ReadyStore | Salla | Zid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | COD-specialized, multi-market | General-purpose Saudi platform | General-purpose Saudi platform |
| Plans | Pricing not published: ask | Basic free; Plus SAR 99 and Pro SAR 299/month on the web (SAR 990 and 2,990/year); Special on quote | Starter free; SAR 99 and SAR 299/month; Professional on quote |
| Commission on sales | No per-order fee stated on this site | Not mentioned in the sources read | None, according to the help center |
| Cash on delivery | Short form built into the product page | Through carriers and Salla shipping labels, merchant-set fees, cart limits | Among the basic payment methods of the free plan |
| Ad Pixels | Meta Pixel and Conversions API built in, one Pixel per product | TikTok Pixel, TikTok Conversion API, Snap | TikTok Pixel and TikTok Conversion API |
| Multi-country selling | Multi-store with roles, 20+ currencies, stores in RTL Arabic, French and English | Multilingual; international shipping through Salla labels, with fees | Operates in several Gulf and Arab countries according to its site |
| Local ecosystem | Targeted integrations (Google Sheets, Gibship) | Saudi carriers and payments, app marketplace | Sales channels (Amazon…), financing, apps |
Salla’s main pricing page couldn’t be read automatically; prices come from its help center article on plan pricing. Check them before subscribing.
How much does each platform cost per month?
Prices published as of October 21, 2026, for the first paid plan billed monthly on the web:
- Salla Plus: SAR 99 a month (SAR 990 a year), SAR 129 through the mobile app according to the help center.
- Zid (“Al-Intilaqa” plan): SAR 99 a month, with no commission on sales according to the help center.
- The free plans (Basic, Starter) are enough to start, with limits, such as no custom domain on Zid’s free plan.
- ReadyStore: ask for a quote based on your stores and orders. In every case, ads and undelivered parcels remain the biggest cost.
When to choose Salla or Zid, when to choose ReadyStore
ReadyStore fits if…
You sell cash on delivery in several countries and currencies, from abroad or not, run several stores or brands, and advertise mainly on Meta with one Pixel per product and deduplicated Conversions API.
Salla or Zid fit if…
You’re based in Saudi Arabia and sell mostly there, need built-in local carriers and payments, TikTok and Snap integration, or a large marketplace of local apps and services.
What this page doesn’t compare
We don’t publish speed scores, conversion rates or merchant counts without a reproducible protocol. Plans and seasonal offers (National Day, Ramadan) change often on all three.
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Questions about Salla, Zid and ReadyStore
Salla vs Zid: which one should I choose?
Both offer a free plan and paid plans around SAR 99 and SAR 299 a month, support cash on delivery and the TikTok Pixel. The difference lies in the details: built-in carriers, apps, plan conditions. Compare the features you actually need.
How much does Salla cost?
According to Salla’s help center on October 21, 2026: Basic free, Plus SAR 99 a month or SAR 990 a year, Pro SAR 299 a month or SAR 2,990 a year on the web, with higher prices through the mobile app. Special on quote.
Does Zid take a commission on sales?
According to Zid’s help center, the platform takes no commission on store sales, only a monthly or yearly subscription depending on the plan. Other fees may apply to payment gateways, shipping or external sales channels.
Do I need Salla or Zid to sell in the Gulf from abroad?
Not necessarily. If you sell cash on delivery in several countries and currencies from abroad, a multi-market platform like ReadyStore may fit better. If you’re based in Saudi Arabia and sell there, Salla’s or Zid’s local ecosystem is a real advantage.
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