About us
About BudgetBasket
BudgetBasket helps shoppers in Malawi compare grocery prices, plan their spending, and order from local stores without guessing where the best value is.
What is BudgetBasket?
BudgetBasket is a grocery shopping platform. You can compare prices, add products to your basket, choose one store or multiple stores, and place an order for delivery.
For shoppers
- Compare prices: See which store has the lowest price for each product.
- Build a basket: Add items and choose whether to buy from one store or use the best prices across stores.
- Set a budget: Track your monthly grocery spending and savings goals from your dashboard.
- Choose your location: Use your city or GPS location so prices and stores are more relevant.
- Order for delivery: Send your basket through checkout and track your order where delivery is available.
For stores
Stores can use BudgetBasket to keep prices visible and reach customers who are already planning their shopping.
- Price updates: Keep product prices current.
- Product requests: Request missing products for admin review.
- Store visibility: Show shoppers where your store is and what you stock.
- Branch support: Link branches to a head office when needed.
- Shop dashboard: View store activity and manage day-to-day updates.
Head office records are used for branch management and reporting. They are not shown as normal shopping locations.
What we offer
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Products | Browse groceries with names, prices, images, sizes, and categories. |
| Price comparison | See the cheapest store and other available prices. |
| Basket modes | Choose best-price shopping or a single-store order. |
| Checkout | Place an order with delivery details and wallet payment support. |
| Dashboard | Track orders, spending, budget goals, and savings. |
| Admin tools | Manage users, stores, products, prices, requests, and product images. |
Frequently asked questions
- Is BudgetBasket free to use?
- Browsing products and building a basket is free for shoppers.
- Are prices live?
- Prices depend on store and admin updates. We work to keep them current, but prices can change in store.
- Which stores appear?
- Participating stores that have been added to BudgetBasket.
- Can I order from one store only?
- Yes. At checkout you can choose a single-store order or use the best-price option across multiple stores.
- How is my data used?
- We use account and order details to run the service, save your basket, manage orders, and show your dashboard.
- How can a store join?
- A BudgetBasket admin can add the store, create a shop account, and help the store manage product and price updates.
Try it
Browse products or open the store locator to see what is available in your area.