Your catalog — live, always up to date, and ready to take orders right now
A live catalog lets your buyers place orders in real time — no WhatsApp, no calls. Prices update instantly. Orders reach you the moment they're placed.
Create your live catalog freeWhat makes a catalog “live”?
A PDF price list is a snapshot — the moment you create it, it starts going out of date. A live catalog is the opposite: it’s a URL that always reflects exactly what you’ve configured right now. Change a price at 3pm, and anyone who opens the link at 3:01pm sees the new price.
| PDF price list emailed | Catalog link in browser |
|---|---|
| Prices outdated the moment something changes | Prices update instantly — no resend needed |
| Buyer calls to place an order | Buyer selects products and orders directly |
| You retype the order into a spreadsheet | Order appears automatically in your dashboard |
| No way to know if the PDF was even opened | Every order logged with buyer name, items, and timestamp |
| Buyer gets a PDF — no way to reorder easily | Buyer can reorder from the same link anytime |
How real-time ordering actually works
From the moment a buyer opens your catalog link to the moment you see the order — everything is automatic.
| What the buyer does | What you see |
|---|---|
| Opens your catalog link on mobile or desktop | Nothing yet — they're browsing |
| Adds products to cart and enters quantity | Still browsing — no notification yet |
| Reviews the cart and confirms the order | Order appears in your dashboard immediately |
| Gets an auto-confirmation with order summary | You confirm and GST invoice is generated |
Why a live catalog beats a WhatsApp catalog for B2B
WhatsApp Business has a “catalog” feature — but it’s really just a product showcase. Buyers can’t actually place a structured order from it. Here’s how Growkit’s live catalog compares:
| Feature | WhatsApp catalog | Growkit live catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Structured order placement | No — buyer messages you and you figure it out | Yes — buyer selects, confirms, order logged |
| Custom pricing per buyer | No — same price for everyone who sees it | Yes — private catalogs with buyer-specific rates |
| MOQ enforcement | No — buyer can order any quantity | Yes — minimum order quantity enforced at checkout |
| Bulk discount tiers | No — you calculate manually in chat | Yes — tiered pricing applied automatically |
| GST invoice on order | No — you create manually after | Yes — generated automatically on every order |
| Order history | Buried in chat threads | Full order log in dashboard, exportable |
Two types of live catalog — open for new buyers, private for existing ones
Open live catalog
A public catalog anyone with the link can browse and place orders from. When you publish it on Growkit, your products are also listed on the Growkit marketplace — so new buyers can discover you without you doing anything extra.
Best for: Attracting new buyers and allowing reorders without back-and-forth
Private live catalog
A catalog visible only to specific buyers you invite. Each buyer logs in and sees their own prices, product selection, and discounts. One buyer’s rates are completely hidden from others — even if they both buy the same product.
Best for: Existing buyers with negotiated pricing, distributor networks
How to create a live catalog in Growkit
Add your products
Enter product names, photos, prices, HSN codes, GST rates, MOQs, and bulk discount tiers. Each product takes under two minutes to set up.
Configure catalog type and pricing
Choose open (public) or private (invite-only). For private catalogs, set buyer-specific prices per product — each buyer gets their own view.
Share the catalog link
Copy the catalog URL and send it to your buyers on WhatsApp, email, Instagram bio, or any channel you use. For private catalogs, each buyer gets their own secure link.
Orders flow to your dashboard
The moment a buyer confirms an order, it appears in your Growkit dashboard. Confirm it, and a GST invoice is auto-generated and sent to the buyer.
Your live catalog on the Growkit marketplace — free
Every open live catalog you publish on Growkit is automatically listed on the Growkit marketplace — a shared B2B storefront where buyers across India discover products by category and location. You don’t pay per listing, and you don’t need to manage a separate marketplace profile. Publishing your catalog is enough. Orders from marketplace buyers flow into the same dashboard as orders from your regular buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live catalog for free?
Yes. The Starter plan is always free and includes one open live catalog with unlimited orders. You can share it immediately and start receiving orders the same day.
What if I change my price — does the buyer see the old price?
No. Price changes take effect immediately. Any buyer who opens the catalog link after your update sees the new price. Orders that were already placed and confirmed are locked at the price at the time of confirmation — your buyer won't be surprised by a price change on an existing order.
Can I make some products visible only to certain buyers?
Yes, with private catalogs. You can create a separate catalog for each buyer or buyer group — each catalog can have its own product selection, prices, and discount structure. A buyer in one private catalog cannot see products or prices in another.
Do buyers need to create an account?
For open catalogs, no — buyers just open the link and order, no account needed. For private catalogs, buyers log in with credentials you provide, so prices stay confidential.
What happens if a buyer places an order at 2am?
The order is recorded immediately in your dashboard with all the details — buyer name, products, quantities, and total. You can confirm it whenever you're back online. The buyer gets an auto-acknowledgement right away.
Ready to go live with your catalog?
Free plan — one open catalog, unlimited orders, no card needed. Setup takes under 30 minutes.
Create your live catalog