Comparison
Shopify vs BigCommerce
Shopify is the most popular ecommerce platform with the largest app store. BigCommerce has more built-in features and no transaction fees.
Shopify
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
The complete ecommerce platform for selling products online and in person.
Freefrom $39/mo
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.6
Value for money4.2
Features4.8
Support4.6
✓Pros
- ✓Easiest way to launch an online store
- ✓Excellent checkout conversion
- ✓8000+ app integrations
- ✓Built-in payment processing
✕Cons
- ✕Transaction fees without Shopify Payments
- ✕Monthly costs with apps add up
- ✕Limited content/blog features
BigCommerce
4.54.5 out of 5 stars
Enterprise ecommerce platform for fast-growing and high-volume stores.
Freefrom $39/mo
Overall4.5
Ease of use4.2
Value for money4.3
Features4.8
Support4.5
✓Pros
- ✓No transaction fees
- ✓More built-in features than Shopify
- ✓Powerful B2B capabilities
- ✓Headless commerce architecture
✕Cons
- ✕Annual revenue limits on plans
- ✕Less intuitive than Shopify
- ✕Smaller app ecosystem
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Shopify for ease of use and the biggest ecosystem. Choose BigCommerce if you want more features out of the box without paying transaction fees.
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