Comparison
WooCommerce vs BigCommerce
WooCommerce is free and gives full ownership on WordPress. BigCommerce is a hosted platform with more built-in ecommerce features.
WooCommerce
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
Transform any WordPress site into a fully featured online store.
Free
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.2
Value for money4.8
Features4.9
Support4.3
✓Pros
- ✓Free core plugin
- ✓Unlimited products
- ✓Huge extension ecosystem
- ✓Full ownership of your store data
✕Cons
- ✕Requires hosting and maintenance
- ✕Extensions cost adds up
- ✕Performance needs optimisation
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 WooCommerce for full ownership flexibility and lower costs at scale. Choose BigCommerce for a fully hosted solution without WordPress maintenance overhead.
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