Best BigCommerce Alternatives

The top-ranked BigCommerce alternative is Shopify (Subscription). The best free option is WooCommerce (open source).

BigCommerce is a hosted e-commerce platform, but merchants often look elsewhere for lower costs, simpler interfaces, more flexible customization, or better fit for smaller stores. Some want open-source control while others want deeper app ecosystems. Below are the top e-commerce platform alternatives.

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#1

Shopify

Subscription

Leading hosted ecommerce platform for building and running online stores.

WebiOSAndroid
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#2

WooCommerce

Open Source

Open-source ecommerce plugin that turns WordPress into a flexible online store.

Web
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#3

Wix eCommerce

Subscription

Drag-and-drop website builder with integrated online store features.

WebiOSAndroid
#4

Squarespace Commerce

Subscription

A design-focused website builder with built-in ecommerce.

WebiOSAndroid
#5

Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Paid

Enterprise-grade, highly customizable e-commerce platform for large catalogs.

Web
#6

Ecwid

Freemium

Ecommerce widget that adds a store to any existing website or social channel.

WebiOSAndroid
#7

PrestaShop

Open Source

Open-source ecommerce platform for building customizable online stores.

Web
#8

Square Online

Freemium

Free ecommerce site builder integrated with Square payments and POS.

WebiOSAndroid
#9

Volusion

Subscription

All-in-one hosted e-commerce platform with built-in marketing tools.

Web
#10

OpenCart

Open Source

A lightweight, free, open-source shopping cart platform.

Web
#11

Shift4Shop

Freemium

Full-featured ecommerce platform offering a free plan for US merchants.

Web
#12

Weebly

Freemium

Simple website and online store builder now part of Square.

WebiOSAndroid

BigCommerce alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to BigCommerce?

Shopify is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to BigCommerce?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are WooCommerce, PrestaShop and OpenCart.

Are there BigCommerce alternatives for Android?

Yes: Shopify, Wix eCommerce, Squarespace Commerce and Ecwid have Android apps.

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