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	Shopify	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5
2	WooCommerce	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, iOS +1	5 of 5	62.6

1. ShopifyTop pick
Best for: Most merchants who want a reliable hosted store that can grow from first sale to enterprise
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from BigCommerce
Bigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.
Pros
Fast, trusted checkout with Shop Pay
Largest ecommerce app and theme ecosystem
Built-in POS and multichannel selling
Cons
Apps and plan upgrades push monthly costs up
Extra fees when using third-party payment gateways
Deep checkout customisation reserved for higher plans
Visit Shopify Compare with BigCommerce Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 Shopify a good BigCommerce alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
3 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
App Store
21,000+ apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Themes
200+ pre-built
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
US ecommerce share
About 10% of US ecommerce sales
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. WooCommerce
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)

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.