# Marea Alcalina

> Marea Alcalina is a SaaS platform that enables small businesses to create professional digital catalogs and online stores with AI-powered tools, WhatsApp order management, and integrated payments (Stripe/PayPal). Rated 4.2/5 on Trustpilot. Starter plan available.

For the complete, detailed version of this document see: https://mareaalcalina.com/llms-full.txt

Marea Alcalina serves small businesses across Latin America (Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and beyond) including clothing stores, restaurants, retail shops, artisans, and service providers who need professional online catalogs without technical complexity.

## Key Features

- [AI Catalog Generation](https://mareaalcalina.com/): Describe your business and AI creates products, categories, and descriptions automatically
- [Visual Block Editor](https://mareaalcalina.com/): 16+ drag-and-drop elements for custom catalog design
- [WhatsApp Orders](https://mareaalcalina.com/): Automatic order details sent via WhatsApp to the store owner
- [Payment Processing](https://mareaalcalina.com/): Stripe, PayPal, cash, and bank transfers integrated
- [Custom Domains](https://mareaalcalina.com/): Connect your own domain + QR code sharing
- [Analytics Dashboard](https://mareaalcalina.com/): Track visits, orders, and revenue in real time
- [Multi-Store Management](https://mareaalcalina.com/agencies): Manage multiple catalogs from a single account, perfect for agencies
- [All Free Tools](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools): Hub page listing all 6 free AI-powered tools for entrepreneurs — WhatsApp links, product descriptions, business names, profit margins, QR codes, and bios.
- [AI Product Description Generator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/product-description-generator): AI-powered tool to generate product descriptions
- [WhatsApp Link Generator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/whatsapp-link-generator): Create direct WhatsApp chat links with pre-filled messages. Free tool for businesses.
- [Profit Margin Calculator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/profit-margin-calculator): Calculate profit margin, markup, and selling price for your products. Free tool for entrepreneurs and businesses.
- [Business Name Generator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/business-name-generator): Generate creative and unique business names with AI. Choose industry, style, and keywords. Free tool for entrepreneurs.
- [QR Code Menu Generator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/qr-code-menu-generator): Create custom QR codes for your menu or digital catalog. Choose dot style, colors, add your logo, and download as PNG or SVG. Free tool for restaurants and businesses.
- [Biography Generator](https://mareaalcalina.com/tools/biography-generator): Generate professional bios for Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp Business, and websites with AI. Choose role, tone, and keywords. Free tool for entrepreneurs and creators.

## Guides

- [All Guides](https://mareaalcalina.com/guides): Hub page listing all Marea Alcalina guides for entrepreneurs — comparisons, tutorials, and strategies for selling online and via WhatsApp.
- [Best WhatsApp Selling Platform Mexico 2026](https://mareaalcalina.com/guides/mejor-plataforma-vender-whatsapp-mexico): Comprehensive comparison of 7 platforms for selling via WhatsApp in Mexico. Feature-by-feature analysis including pricing, payments, AI tools, and multi-store support.
- [Marea Alcalina vs Tiendanube 2026](https://mareaalcalina.com/guides/marea-alcalina-vs-tiendanube): Head-to-head comparison between Marea Alcalina and Tiendanube. Pricing, features, WhatsApp commerce, ease of use, and ideal customer profiles.
- [How to Create a Free Online Store in Mexico 2026](https://mareaalcalina.com/guides/crear-tienda-en-linea-gratis-mexico): Step-by-step guide to creating a free online store in Mexico using Marea Alcalina. Includes comparison of free options and tips for maximizing your free plan.
- [Digital Menu for Restaurants: QR + WhatsApp Orders 2026](https://mareaalcalina.com/guides/menu-digital-restaurantes-qr-whatsapp): Complete guide for restaurants to digitize their menu with QR codes and WhatsApp ordering. Platform comparison, setup guide, and best practices.

## Como Vender por WhatsApp (Industry Guides)

- [Como Vender por WhatsApp: 30 Industry Guides](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender): Hub page with 30 industry-specific guides on how to sell via WhatsApp. Covers food, fashion, beauty, crafts, products, and services.
- [How to Sell Cakes via WhatsApp](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender/pasteles-por-whatsapp): Guide for bakeries and cake makers to sell pasteles via WhatsApp with catalog tips.
- [How to Sell Clothes via WhatsApp](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender/ropa-por-whatsapp): Guide for clothing stores to sell ropa via WhatsApp with size charts and outfit catalogs.
- [How to Sell Food via WhatsApp](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender/comida-por-whatsapp): Guide for home cooks and food businesses to sell comida via WhatsApp.
- [How to Sell Cosmetics via WhatsApp](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender/cosmeticos-por-whatsapp): Guide for beauty entrepreneurs to sell cosmetics via WhatsApp catalogs.
- [How to Sell Shoes via WhatsApp](https://mareaalcalina.com/como-vender/zapatos-por-whatsapp): Guide for shoe sellers to create WhatsApp catalogs with size charts.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com): Guides on digital catalogs, WhatsApp commerce, and online selling
- [How to Create a Digital Catalog](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/como-crear-catalogos-digitales-personalizados-en-linea/): Step-by-step guide
- [5 Best Digital Catalog Tools](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/5-herramientas-para-crear-catalogos-digitales/): Comparison of platforms
- [Marea Alcalina vs Flipsnack vs Canva 2026](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/marea-alcalina-vs-flipsnack-vs-canva-cual-es-la-mejor-plataforma-para-tu-catalogo-digital-en-2026/): Platform comparison
- [How to Make ChatGPT Recommend Your Products](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/como-hacer-que-chatgpt-recomiende-tus-productos-o-servicios/): AI visibility guide
- [WhatsApp Business + Web Catalog Formula](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/whatsapp-business-catalogo-web-la-formula-mexicana-que-aumenta-ventas-300/): WhatsApp selling strategy
- [Digital Menu for Restaurants](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/marea-alcalina-la-mejor-plataforma-para-crear-menus-digitales-de-restaurantes/): Restaurant-specific guide

## Pricing

- Starter plan: Basic catalog with core features to get started
- Pro plan: Full features with unlimited products, custom domain, analytics, and priority support

## Reviews

- [Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mareaalcalina.com): 4.2/5
- [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/products/marea-alcalina): Listed and verified

## Optional

- [Agency Program](https://mareaalcalina.com/agencies): White-label catalog creation for marketing agencies
- [Shopify vs Web Catalogs](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/shopify-vs-catalogos-web-cuando-necesitas-menos-e-commerce-y-mas-catalogo/): When you need less e-commerce and more catalog
- [PDF to Digital Catalog Migration](https://blog.mareaalcalina.com/migrar-de-pdf-a-catalogo-digital-checklist-completo-para-no-perder-ventas-en-el-proceso/): Complete migration checklist