Our picks at a glance
- Find hotels on Booking.com
- Find hotels on Agoda
- Start on Shopify
- Visit Apple Store
- Visit Samsung India
- Visit OnePlus India
- Visit Nike India
- Visit adidas India
- Visit PUMA India
- Visit IKEA India
- Visit Decathlon India
- Visit Dyson India
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Comparison table
| Feature | Booking.comBest overall | AgodaBest for hotels in Asia | ShopifyBest for online stores | Apple India Online StoreBest for iPhone and Mac | Samsung India ShopBest for Galaxy devices | OnePlus India StoreBest for OnePlus launches | Nike IndiaBest for running shoes | adidas IndiaBest for sneakers | PUMA IndiaBest for sports sales | IKEA IndiaBest for home basics | Decathlon IndiaBest for sports gear | Dyson IndiaBest premium home tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy | Buy | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider | Consider |
| Best for | Hotels in India and abroad | Hotels in Asia | Online stores | Buying iPhone, Mac and iPad direct | Galaxy phones, TVs and appliances direct | OnePlus phones and accessories | Running shoes and sportswear | Sneakers and sportswear | Affordable sports and lifestyle wear | Affordable furniture and home basics | Sports gear for every budget | Premium vacuums, purifiers and hair care |
| Key feature | Huge global hotel inventory with free cancellation options | Strong deals in Southeast Asia | Complete e-commerce platform | Official store with trade-in and custom configs | Official prices with trade-in and student offers | Launch offers and official accessories | Full Nike range and member offers | Full adidas range and sale events | Frequent end-of-season sales | Flat-pack design at low prices | Own-brand sports equipment at low prices | Official Dyson range with demo stores |
| Price | Free to search | Free to search | Monthly plans; free trial | Official prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices | Official brand prices |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide, strongest in Asia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Loyalty | Genius | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Type | — | — | Hosted e-commerce | — | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store | Official brand store |
| Sells | — | — | — | iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch, AirPods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — | — | — | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India | Brand warranty in India |
| Where to buy | Find hotels on Booking.com Paid link | Find hotels on Agoda Paid link | Start on Shopify Paid link | Visit Apple Store Paid link | Visit Samsung India Paid link | Visit OnePlus India Paid link | Visit Nike India Paid link | Visit adidas India Paid link | Visit PUMA India Paid link | Visit IKEA India Paid link | Visit Decathlon India Paid link | Visit Dyson India Paid link |
Hotel Booking
9.0/10 research score
1Best overallBuy
Booking.com
Huge global hotel inventory with free cancellation options. Best for hotels in India and abroad.
- Buy it if
- You book hotels and apartments worldwide and want flexible cancellation.
- Skip it if
- You want flight and hotel packages in one Indian app.
Pros
- Massive global inventory
- Many free-cancellation rooms
- Genius loyalty discounts
Cons
- Prices may show before taxes in some views
Key specifications
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Loyalty
- Genius
Hotel Booking
8.8/10 research score
2Best for hotels in AsiaBuy
Agoda
Strong deals in Southeast Asia. Best for hotels in Asia.
- Buy it if
- You travel to Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, Singapore or within India and want hotel deals.
- Skip it if
- You need strong support for complex bookings.
Pros
- Excellent Asia coverage
- Frequent discounts
- Flights and hotel bundles
Cons
- Read cancellation rules carefully
Key specifications
- Coverage
- Worldwide, strongest in Asia
Website Builders
8.7/10 research score
3Best for online storesBuy
Shopify
Complete e-commerce platform. Best for online stores.
- Buy it if
- You want to start an online store with payments, inventory and shipping built in.
- Skip it if
- You only need a blog.
Pros
- Complete store features
- Huge app ecosystem
- Indian payment gateways
Cons
- Apps add monthly costs
Key specifications
- Type
- Hosted e-commerce
Global Brand Stores
8.5/10 research score
4Best for iPhone and MacConsider
Apple India Online Store
Official store with trade-in and custom configs. Best for buying iPhone, Mac and iPad direct.
- Buy it if
- You want official Apple configurations, trade-in and engraving.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank discounts.
Pros
- Custom Mac configurations
- Trade-in and engraving
Cons
- Usually no marketplace-style discounts
Key specifications
- Sells
- iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch, AirPods
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
5Best for Galaxy devicesConsider
Samsung India Shop
Official prices with trade-in and student offers. Best for Galaxy phones, TVs and appliances direct.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
6Best for OnePlus launchesConsider
OnePlus India Store
Launch offers and official accessories. Best for OnePlus phones and accessories.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
7Best for running shoesConsider
Nike India
Full Nike range and member offers. Best for running shoes and sportswear.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
8Best for sneakersConsider
adidas India
Full adidas range and sale events. Best for sneakers and sportswear.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
9Best for sports salesConsider
PUMA India
Frequent end-of-season sales. Best for affordable sports and lifestyle wear.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
10Best for home basicsConsider
IKEA India
Flat-pack design at low prices. Best for affordable furniture and home basics.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
11Best for sports gearConsider
Decathlon India
Own-brand sports equipment at low prices. Best for sports gear for every budget.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
Global Brand Stores
8.2/10 research score
12Best premium home techConsider
Dyson India
Official Dyson range with demo stores. Best for premium vacuums, purifiers and hair care.
- Buy it if
- You want the full official range, genuine products and brand warranty support.
- Skip it if
- You want marketplace bank offers or the lowest price; compare with Amazon.in and Flipkart first.
Pros
- Genuine products with brand warranty
- Full range including exclusives
- Official launch and member offers
Cons
- Often not the lowest price
Key specifications
- Type
- Official brand store
- Warranty
- Brand warranty in India
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How we chose
Official India online stores of Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Nike, adidas, PUMA, IKEA, Decathlon and Dyson, compared with marketplaces. We compared features, pricing pages, terms, support channels and how each service works for people in India, then gave each one a clear verdict.
What to look for
- Genuine products and brand warranty.
- Exclusive models and colours.
- Member, student and trade-in offers.
- Price vs Amazon.in and Flipkart.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy from the brand store?
Not always. Marketplaces often have bank offers. Brand stores win on exclusives, trade-in and guaranteed authenticity.