BigCommerce alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave BigCommerce: plans auto-upgrade as annual sales grow, and smaller theme and app ecosystem than Shopify. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces BigCommerce, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shopify currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	WooCommerce	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, iOS +1	5 of 5	62.6
2	Shopware	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	55.3

1. WooCommerceTop pick
Best for: WordPress users and developers who want a fully controllable store with no platform fee
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from BigCommerce
No platform fee and full control on self-hosted WordPress.
Pros
Free and open source with no platform fee
Huge extension ecosystem and WordPress content tools
Full control over code, hosting and data
Cons
You handle hosting, updates and security
Useful extensions often cost extra each year
Performance depends heavily on hosting quality
Visit WooCommerce Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is WooCommerce a good BigCommerce alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open source
Yes, for WordPress
Checked Oct 25, 2026woocommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Typical hosting cost
$25–$350/month for most stores
Checked Oct 25, 2026woocommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extensions
$29–$299/year each
Checked Oct 25, 2026woocommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026woocommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Shopware
Best for: Mid-size European merchants and agencies that want open-source B2C and B2B commerce
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from BigCommerce
Open-source platform with strong B2B features, popular in Europe.
Pros
MIT-licensed Community Edition
Flexible rule engine and visual shopping experiences
Self-hosted, PaaS or SaaS options
Cons
Needs developers or an agency to run well
Smaller ecosystem outside Europe
Advanced B2B features require paid plans
Visit Shopware Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Shopware a good BigCommerce alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Community Edition
Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopware.com(opens source in a new tab)
Hosting options
PaaS, SaaS or self-hosted
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopware.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plugins
PHP plugins built on Symfony bundles
Checked Oct 25, 2026developer.shopware.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026developer.shopware.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best BigCommerce alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best BigCommerce alternative for most people

Shopify

Bigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.

Best BigCommerce alternative for a free option

WooCommerce

No platform fee and full control on self-hosted WordPress.

Best BigCommerce alternative for open source

Shopware

Open-source platform with strong B2B features, popular in Europe.

Best BigCommerce alternative for self-hosting

Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Enterprise-grade customisation for complex B2B catalogues.

Best BigCommerce alternative for iPhone and Android

Shopify

Bigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.

Best BigCommerce alternative for working in the browser

commercetools

API-first composable commerce for large enterprises.

BigCommerce alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to BigCommerce?

Shopify ranks first right now. Bigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout. WooCommerce and Adobe Commerce (Magento) follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to BigCommerce?

Yes. WooCommerce (open source) and Shopware (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to BigCommerce?

Yes: WooCommerce and Shopware. WooCommerce and Shopware can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from BigCommerce?

The complaints we hear most: plans auto-upgrade as annual sales grow; smaller theme and app ecosystem than Shopify; admin can feel complex for small shops.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces BigCommerce, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.