Your online shop,
powered by AI
Create a professional online shop in under 5 minutes. AI generates your product images, descriptions, and branding. M-Pesa payments go directly to you. Built for East Africa.
No credit card required. Free plan available forever.
5 min
Average setup time
50+
AI product templates
100%
Your revenue, always
24/7
Shop always open
Everything you need to sell online
No coding, no designers, no complicated setup. Just you, your products, and AI that does the heavy lifting.
Ready in 5 minutes
Enter your business name, category, and M-Pesa till. AI sets up everything else — banner, product images, descriptions.
AI-generated content
Professional product images, compelling descriptions, and branded banners created automatically using Google Imagen and Gemini.
M-Pesa payments built in
Customers pay directly to your M-Pesa till number. Your money goes straight to you — we never touch it.
WhatsApp integration
Share products on WhatsApp with one tap. Pre-written share messages generated by AI for every product.
Your own web address
Get yourshop.nodecart.co.ke instantly, free. Or connect your own custom domain on Growth plan.
Works on any phone
Optimized for Android, slow 3G connections, and affordable devices. Your customers can shop from anywhere.
How it works
From signup to selling in four simple steps.
Sign up with your email
No passwords needed. Enter your email, verify with a one-time code, and you're in. Takes 30 seconds.
Tell us about your business
Business name, what you sell, your M-Pesa till number, and WhatsApp. That's all we need to get started.
AI builds your entire shop
Our AI generates a professional banner, writes your shop tagline, creates product images, and writes compelling descriptions — all in under a minute.
Share your link and start selling
Your shop is live instantly. Share the link on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook. Customers can browse and pay via M-Pesa.
Built for every type of business
Whether you sell food, fashion, beauty products, or services — NodeCart works for you.
Food & Beverages
Sell chapati, mandazi, samosas, juices, and catering services online. Perfect for restaurants, food vendors, and home cooks.
Mama Mboga, Juice Bar, Catering Service
Fashion & Clothing
Showcase kikoys, ankara dresses, maasai shukas, and custom tailoring. Great for boutiques and designers.
Boutique, Tailor Shop, Thrift Store
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sell shea butter, african black soap, hair products, and beauty services. Ideal for salons and beauty brands.
Salon, Beauty Shop, Skincare Brand
Electronics & Accessories
List phone cases, power banks, chargers, and electronics. Perfect for tech shops and mobile accessory vendors.
Phone Shop, Tech Accessories, Repair Service
Home & Living
Sell furniture, décor, kitchenware, and home essentials. Great for interior shops and artisan vendors.
Furniture Shop, Home Décor, Artisan Crafts
Services
Offer hair braiding, tailoring, photography, tutoring, and more. Service businesses can list and take bookings.
Braiding, Photography, Tutoring
Why NodeCart?
See how we compare to other ecommerce platforms.
| Feature | NodeCart | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
| AI product images | Included | Not available |
| M-Pesa integration | Built-in | Complex setup |
| Revenue share | 0% — keep everything | 2-10% per transaction |
| WhatsApp sharing | One-tap with AI text | Manual |
| Works on 3G | Optimized | Often slow |
| Free plan | 5 products, forever free | Limited trials |
Trusted by businesses across East Africa
Hear from shop owners who are already selling with NodeCart.
“I set up my food delivery shop in 5 minutes. The AI even wrote better descriptions than I could. My customers love how easy it is to order.”
Sarah M.
Sarah's Kitchen, Nairobi
“Before NodeCart, I only sold on WhatsApp. Now I have a proper online shop and my sales have grown because customers can browse everything.”
James O.
JO Fashion, Mombasa
“The M-Pesa integration is perfect — money comes straight to my till. No middleman, no delays. Exactly what small businesses need.”
Grace W.
Grace Beauty, Kisumu
Your money stays with you
Unlike other platforms that take a percentage of every sale, NodeCart never touches your revenue. Customer payments go directly to your M-Pesa till number through Safaricom's Daraja API. We charge a simple monthly subscription — that's it.
0%
Transaction fees
Direct
M-Pesa to you
Instant
No holding period
Enterprise-grade security
Your data and your customers' data are protected with the same security standards used by banks.
AES-256 encryption
M-Pesa credentials are encrypted with AES-256-GCM — the same standard used by financial institutions worldwide.
Data isolation
Row Level Security ensures each shop's data is completely isolated. No seller can access another seller's data.
HTTPS everywhere
All data transmitted between your customers, your shop, and our servers is encrypted in transit with TLS.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NodeCart cost?
You can start completely free with up to 5 products and 20 orders per month. Paid plans start at KSh 999/month for unlimited products and orders. See our pricing page for details.
Do I need technical skills to use NodeCart?
Not at all. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use NodeCart. Our AI handles the technical parts — generating product images, writing descriptions, and setting up your shop.
How do payments work?
Customers pay directly to your M-Pesa till number or through Daraja STK push. NodeCart never handles or holds your money. 100% of customer payments go straight to you.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes! On the Growth plan and above, you can connect your own custom domain (e.g., www.yourshop.co.ke). Free and Starter plans get a subdomain like yourshop.nodecart.co.ke.
What happens to my data?
Your data is yours. We use enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256-GCM) for sensitive information and Row Level Security to keep each shop's data completely isolated. See our privacy policy for full details.
Can my customers order from their phones?
Absolutely. Every NodeCart shop is mobile-first — optimized for Android, slow connections, and affordable devices. Your customers can browse and order from any phone.
How does the AI image generation work?
When you add a product, our AI (Google Imagen) generates a professional product photo automatically. You can also upload your own images. AI-generated images are free on Growth plan and above.
Can I sell services, not just products?
Yes! NodeCart works for any type of business — whether you sell food, fashion, beauty products, electronics, or services like braiding, tailoring, and tutoring.
Ready to start selling online?
Join businesses across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda already using NodeCart to reach more customers.
Free forever plan available. No credit card needed.