zynterraGlobal platform. Local gaps.
Shopify is the world’s biggest e-commerce platform. But for Bulgarian merchants who need local couriers, Cash on Delivery, and Viber — the app costs add up fast. zynterra has it all built in.
What a Bulgarian merchant actually pays
Shopify plan + essential apps for the Bulgarian market vs zynterra all-inclusive
| Cost breakdown | Shopify Basic | Shopify Grow | zynterra Free | zynterra Flex | zynterra Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base plan | $39/mo | $105/mo | €0 | 3% | €49/mo |
| Courier app (Speedy, Sameday, BoxNow) | App required | App required | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| COD management app | $0–$30/mo | $0–$30/mo | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| NAP XML audit file (N-18) | App required | App required | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| Viber | — | — | 100 free | 100 free | 100 free |
| Card processing (EEA) | ~2.1% + €0.30 | ~1.8% + €0.30 | 1.5% + €0.25 | ||
| Real monthly cost | $39+ apps | $105+ apps | €0 | 3% | €49 |
Built in vs app required
What Bulgarian merchants need — and where they get it
| Capability | Shopify | zynterra |
|---|---|---|
| Speedy, Sameday, BoxNow | Third-party app | Built in, zero markup |
| Cash on Delivery (COD) | Basic only, needs app for management | Full COD with auto EUR settlement |
| COD reconciliation | Not available | Unlimited, real-time, every plan |
| Viber notifications | Not available natively | Built in, 100 free/month |
| POS with card payments | POS Lite free, but no card payments in BG | Tap to Pay on iPhone & Android |
| POS Pro | $89/mo / location | Included on every plan |
| Staff accounts (Basic) | 0 (owner only) | Unlimited, 11 roles |
| NAP XML audit file (N-18) | Third-party app required | Built in |
| Profit / margin tracking | Not available | Cost price + P&L built in |
| GDPR (full compliance) | Basic banner only, app needed for full | Full GDPR tools included |
| AI translations | 2 languages free, more needs app | Unlimited languages, auto-synced |
| Unified payouts (cards + COD) | Cards only via Shopify Payments | All revenue in one daily EUR transfer |
| Fraud protection | Shopify Protect (Shop Pay only, not in BG) | AI-powered, real-time on every transaction |
| Payment methods | Shopify Payments not available in BG | 28 methods via zynterra Pay, all active day one |
| Buy Now, Pay Later | Shop Pay Installments — not in Bulgaria | Built in — pay in 30, 60, or 90 days |
The Bulgarian merchant problem
What Shopify doesn’t solve — and zynterra does
No local couriers built in
zynterraSpeedy, Sameday, BoxNow ready from day one. Labels, tracking, COD — all from one screen. Zero markup on rates.
Need izprati.bg or individual courier apps. Each adds cost and complexity. Separate dashboards for each.
No POS card payments in Bulgaria
zynterraTap to Pay on iPhone & Android via zynterra Pay. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. Shared inventory.
POS Lite is free but Shopify Payments doesn’t support in-person payments in Bulgaria. POS Pro is $89/mo/location.
No COD settlement
zynterraAll COD collections auto-converted to EUR and settled daily in one bank transfer. Unified with card revenue.
COD is manual. No reconciliation, no auto-settlement, no unified view with card payments.
Higher card processing fees
zynterra1.5% + €0.25 on every plan. Pass-through card rates, zero markup.
~2.1% + €0.30 on Basic, ~1.8% + €0.30 on Grow. Plus 2% extra if not using Shopify Payments.
Apps a Bulgarian merchant needs on Shopify
All of these are built into zynterra at no extra cost
| What you need | Shopify app cost | zynterra |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian couriers (Speedy, Sameday, BoxNow) | izprati.bg (paid) | Included |
| COD management & verification | $0–$30/mo | Included |
| NAP XML audit file (N-18) | Take a NAP (paid) | Included |
| Full GDPR cookie consent | $0–$9/mo | Included |
| Viber notifications | No reliable solution | Included |
| POS Pro (per location) | $89/mo | Included |
| Profit / margin tracking | Not available | Included |
| COD reconciliation & settlement | Not available | Included |
Everything built in. No app store required.
Start with the Free Forever plan. All features included from day one.