What is Tribe?
Tribe is a Laravel based Free eCommerce software that provides entrepreneurs with a platform to launch a contemporary online store. The store serves as a platform to sell products through the online channel. Tribe is a project of Yo!Kart team with a sole mission to help small businesses globally in these times.
Furthermore, the online store software offers advanced features that let you manage and scale your business with ease.
How much does Tribe Cost?
Tribe ecommerce software is available Free with a lifetime license. There are no set-up costs, recurring fees, or any other hidden costs. Additionally, the software will be installed on your server without any fees. The team will also assist* you in the unlikely case of bugs in the system.
*Free up to 3 months.
Who is Tribe For & Why it’s Free?
Tribe has been developed as a part of the company’s mission to fulfill its corporate responsibilities*. Considering the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the retail sector globally, Tribe is being offered at ZERO cost with a permanent license to assist businesses to reduce setup costs and conveniently jump into the flourishing eCommerce sector.
The software will enable physical stores to start with an online channel with low initial investment. It will also assist sellers on multi-vendor marketplaces to develop an additional revenue stream and enhance their brand by way of a contemporary personal store. Additionally, Tribe is a good alternative for online stores based on SaaS platforms to avoid monthly and other charges levied by the software providers. All in all, Tribe aims to help entrepreneurs embark on their online journey by addressing their major pain points.
How does Tribe make money?
Tribe is a philanthropic effort by Yo!Kart team to help entrepreneurs start selling online at minimal costs. The company does not aim to profit from this project. The only charges levied are for optional services availed to get customizations done on the eCommerce software.
Is Tribe free for all?
Yes, Tribe is being offered free of charge with a permanent license to anyone and everyone. There are no terms or hidden costs regarding its availability.
Can I remove the “Powered by Tribe” signature?
Yes, “Powered by Tribe” signature can be removed by availing customization services from the team. These additional services are chargeable by the company.
How does Tribe differ from Yo!Kart?
Tribe is a contemporary eCommerce store solution to let entrepreneurs set up an online store and sell their products via the store. As part of the corporate responsibility initiative, Tribe is being offered free to let entrepreneurs transition conveniently to the eCommerce sector.
On the other hand, Yo!Kart is enterprise-grade multi-vendor software that lets enterprises and startups launch an online marketplace with multiple sellers and buyers. The software is a contemporary offering and is available at affordable prices.
Will I get future upgrades?
Yes, you will get the upgrades for free*. We will keep announcing future upgrades via our website & social media channels.
* Free upgrades will be given to the store owners who haven't tweaked their store script in any way either by them or through any 3rd party developers.
Will I need coding skills to use Tribe?
Absolutely not, Tribe is a turnkey software that you can start using as soon as it is installed. You won’t need any coding skills. The software will also be installed on the server by our team further, sidestepping a technical process for you.
Moreover, the ecommerce software features intuitive features like a drag-and-drop CMS editor that makes the use of software an easy and efficient process.
I know HTML/CSS. Will the CMS editor allow additional personalization?
Yes, Tribe’s CMS editor features 3 modes of personalization depending on the extent of control you want over the personalization process. These modes BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and EXPERT allow the user to make changes within the CMS depending upon their familiarity with HTML/CSS. The BEGINNER mode requires no knowledge of HTML/CSS.
How many products I can upload in the free plan
Tribe supports the unlimited addition of products.
I am using another eCommerce solution. How can I migrate to Tribe?
Yes, migration to Tribe from another eCommerce platform is possible. For seamless migration of your valuable data, we recommend our migration services offered at USD 15/hour. All data, features, or any extension in use can be efficiently migrated into Tribe.
Can I integrate my payment gateway or any other business API with Tribe?
Yes, Tribe allows further integration of Payment gateway and other APIs.The software is based on Laravel, making it inherently customizable and therefore opening up the opportunity for multiple API integrations.
What is the best way to customize Tribe?
Customizations on Tribe can be best done with the help of team Tribe. The team offers efficient services at competitive prices.
Can I customize Tribe on my own?
Yes, you can customize Tribe at your end. Please note that any changes done to the Tribe script other than those done by our experts shall nullify our support for your software.
Can I sell Tribe solution?
No, as a part of an agreement between the client and Tribe’s parent company, the client must not sell the software or create copies of it.
The client must agree to these terms & conditions before using the software.
What can I sell in an online store based on Tribe?
Tribe is a free ecommerce platform that allows the setting up of an ecommerce store to sell goods. The store owner can sell products from different niches such as Electronics, Fashion, Grocery, Furniture, and others.
Moreover, a business plan to sell distinctive products can be beneficial, if backed up by ample research.
Will I need hosting services for my eCommerce website?
Yes, Tribe is a self-hosted solution, giving you the freedom to choose a hosting provider as per the need of your business.
Popular hosting providers have packages differing in the type of hosting services needed. Our team will guide you to choose the right hosting provider as per your specific business requirements.
Can I use my existing domain name?
Yes, you can use an existing domain name with Tribe. If you don’t have a domain name yet, you can purchase one conveniently using services available on the internet.
Which payment methods will I be able to offer on my online store?
Tribe is customizable and allows you to monetize your eCommerce store with multiple payment methods.
APIs of popular payment gateways like Paypal, Stripe, 2Checkout, BlueSnap are pre-integrated with Tribe ecommerce platform. You can scale the eCommerce business by further integrating payment gateways.
*Please be informed that most payment gateways charge for their services availed.
Will my online shop have SSL encryption?
Yes, your shop can be SSL encrypted. To enable SSL encryption, please make sure you purchase a valid SSL certificate, issued in your business’ name. Our team will get it installed without any extra fee.
Does Tribe use a license?
Unlike SaaS solutions, Tribe comes with a license. It is valid for a lifetime of use by the client. Currently, this license is being offered for free with source code ownership.
Do I have to buy modules and themes to run an online store?
No, Tribe, is in essence a complete eCommerce platform that lets you launch an impressive online store with capabilities to manage, market, and scale your business and at the same time, offers requisite functionalities to the buyer.
Any additional customization may be required per case basis, depending upon the specific requirements of the business.
Does Tribe support multiple languages?
Yes, Tribe is a multilingual ecommerce platform that is pre-integrated with MSN translator API which enables automatic language detection & real-time translation in 70+ languages.
Is Arabic supported on Tribe?
Yes, Arabic and RTL scripts are supported on Tribe.
How does Tribe assist a business to scale?
Tribe offers multiple features to help a business scale. It offers pre-integrated APIs that aid in enhancing the business reach of the online store. Functionalities such as real-time page translation and synchronal tax information help a business transcend geographical boundaries. Tribe can support unlimited products, further enhancing business growth.
Is there any mobile application for Tribe?
Yes, Tribe* is offered with mobile applications for both android and iOS platforms.
* Mobile applications will be launched soon.
How do you offer installation services?
To facilitate a convenient installation process for a business owner, we offer expert assistance for free. You need to share your server requirement & domain details with the technical team and let us expedite the installation.
How can I earn from a Tribe powered online store?
Online stores based on Tribe will enable you to earn from the revenue generated from the sale of products from the store. The products can be the store owner’s inventory or sourced via adopting drop shipping.
Additionally, you can also earn from revenue generated through advertising channels.