BigCommerce alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best BigCommerce alternative for most people
ShopifyBigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.
Best BigCommerce alternative for a free option
WooCommerceNo platform fee and full control on self-hosted WordPress.
Best BigCommerce alternative for open source
ShopwareOpen-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
ShopifyBigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.
Best BigCommerce alternative for working in the browser
commercetoolsAPI-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.