FaStart vs ikas
ikas is an established Turkey-first e-commerce platform (100k+ stores, 24/7 Turkish support) with deep native integrations: Trendyol/Hepsiburada/Amazon/Etsy marketplaces, e-fatura (Paraşüt/Sovos/QNB), and bundled virtual-POS rates.
FaStart vs ikas: both are Turkey-first and TRY-native. ikas leads today with live marketplace and e-fatura integrations; FaStart differentiates on AI-native architecture, an iyzico-first payment flow, and own-store fees that drop to 0% at higher tiers. ikas has a free Start plan.
Where it counts, row by row
Every row is labeled Live, Early Access, or Roadmap for FaStart — no overclaiming.
ikas figures reflect our last research pass and may change — check their site for current details.
Pricing at a glance
ikas prices in TRY (billed annually): Start free (3.99% virtual-POS), Scale ₺5,360/mo +VAT, Scale Plus ₺10,498/mo +VAT, Premium custom. It offers free migration and a 3-day demo.
FaStart: Basic ₺2,999 · Grow ₺5,999 · Advanced ₺11,999/mo + VAT · Scale custom. Own-store fees drop to 0% at higher tiers.
Where FaStart wins
- AI-native architecture and Agentic Commerce direction — FaStart is built around AI agents and an Agentic Commerce Gateway (roadmap, but core to the thesis). ikas’s AI is feature-level.
- Native iyzico-first payments: 3DS, saved cards, installments, refunds/settlement as a first-class flow.
- Transparent, tiered own-store transaction fees that drop to 0% at higher tiers.
- Monthly or annual TRY billing flexibility (ikas sells paid plans annually only).
Where ikas wins today
- Live native Turkish marketplaces — Trendyol/HB/N11/Amazon/Etsy, up to 19 domestic + 7 international, included in plans. FaStart’s marketplace sync is roadmap.
- Live e-Fatura / accounting — Paraşüt, Sovos, QNB, Logo, Mikro, Nebim. Not live on FaStart yet.
- Established platform & scale — 100k+ stores, awards, 24/7 Turkish support, mature theme editor and mobile app.
- Free lifetime Start plan and an aggressive migration offer (covers your old platform’s contract penalty).
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from ikas to FaStart?
FaStart offers onboarding support and a free demo; we plan your migration together. Note that ikas itself offers a strong migration deal, so review your current contract terms.
Is FaStart cheaper than ikas?
Different models. ikas has a free Start plan and paid tiers at ₺5,360 (Scale) / ₺10,498 (Scale Plus) +VAT annually. FaStart is Basic ₺2,999 / Grow ₺5,999 / Advanced ₺11,999 (ex-VAT). At entry ikas’s free plan is cheaper; at paid tiers pricing is comparable, and FaStart’s own-store fee reaches 0% at higher tiers.
Does FaStart connect to Trendyol and Hepsiburada like ikas?
Not yet — native marketplace sync is on our roadmap. ikas offers these natively today (Trendyol/HB/N11/Amazon/Etsy). If marketplace selling is core to your business right now, ikas currently has the edge.
What makes FaStart different from ikas?
FaStart is positioned as AI-native — building toward an Agentic Commerce Gateway and AI agents — with native iyzico payments and a built-in KVKK layer. ikas is the more established platform with broader live Turkish integrations today.
Thinking of switching from ikas?
See the live demo, then talk to us about moving your catalog — we plan the migration with you.