Salla Alternative: Why Merchants Switch to Hajatek in 2026
In short
- Salla is an established Saudi platform with a large app marketplace and merchant community.
- Top reasons people seek an alternative: total cost rising with plans and paid apps, and limited AI / MCP agents.
- Hajatek charges 0% sales commission and bundles core plan tools; optional providers or integrations may charge separately. AI capabilities vary by verified readiness.
- If your audience is purely Saudi and you rely on a rare app from Salla's marketplace, Salla may still fit you best today.
Why do merchants look for a Salla alternative?
Salla is a strong choice, but some merchants look elsewhere for practical reasons: total cost climbs on higher plans and paid apps, they want a clear 0% commission, and they are evaluating AI and MCP; Hajatek MCP actions remain in controlled rollout with no generally available certified actions.
Salla vs Hajatek
| Criterion | Salla | Hajatek |
|---|---|---|
| Sales commission | Varies by plan | Always 0% |
| Tools (payments, shipping, tracking, marketing) | Many via paid apps | Bundled in the subscription |
| AI & MCP agents | Limited | Controlled rollout; no generally available certified actions |
| ZATCA e-invoicing | Supported | Built in (Phase 1 & 2) |
| Arabic & RTL | Native | Native (Arabic + English) |
Where Salla wins
Honestly, Salla has real strengths: a huge Saudi app marketplace, a large merchant community that makes finding support and expertise easy, and strong local presence. If your business depends on a rare app available only in Salla's marketplace, that matters.
Where Hajatek wins
- 0% sales commission, so you keep all your profit.
- Payments, shipping, marketing, and AI bundled — no separate paid apps.
- MCP actions are in controlled rollout; none are currently production-certified for general use. See the MCP status.
How to migrate from Salla
A store-migration tool is coming soon to ease moving products and data from Salla and others; until then our team helps with setup. For the wider comparison read: Salla vs Zid vs Shopify vs Hajatek.
FAQ
Is Hajatek cheaper than Salla? It depends on your plan and usage, but 0% commission and no separate paid apps make the total cost clearer and often lower.
Can I move my data from Salla? Yes — a store-migration tool is coming soon, and the team helps with the move.
See the difference yourself: For invited merchants — registration is invitation-only, with 0% commission.