BigCommerce

Hosted ecommerce platform with many features built in, strong B2B tools and headless options.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About BigCommerce

BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform that competes closely with Shopify. It includes more features natively, such as product options, faceted search, B2B price lists and multi-storefront, so many stores need fewer paid apps. It does not charge extra transaction fees for using third-party payment gateways, which matters for merchants who already have a processor. Its APIs and headless support let you run the backend on BigCommerce with a custom frontend or a WordPress storefront. Plans are tied to annual sales, so a growing store is automatically moved up to a pricier tier once it passes the threshold, and the theme and app ecosystems are smaller than Shopify's. A fully functional 15-day free trial is available, and annual billing is cheaper than monthly. It runs in the browser with a mobile app for managing orders.

Best for: Growing and B2B merchants who want rich built-in features and gateway choice.

What works

Many features built in, fewer paid apps needed
No extra fee for third-party payment gateways
Strong B2B and headless capabilities

Why people leave

Plans auto-upgrade as annual sales grow
Smaller theme and app ecosystem than Shopify
Admin can feel complex for small shops

Top BigCommerce alternatives

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1
Shopify
Bigger app and theme ecosystem plus a faster-converting checkout.
66.5
2
WooCommerce
No platform fee and full control on self-hosted WordPress.
62.6
3
Adobe Commerce (Magento)
Enterprise-grade customisation for complex B2B catalogues.
59.6
4
commercetools
API-first composable commerce for large enterprises.
57.2
5
Shopware
Open-source platform with strong B2B features, popular in Europe.
55.3

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BigCommerce: common questions

Is BigCommerce free?

No, BigCommerce is a paid product. Core plan: $29/month billed annually (checked on BigCommerce's own site).

Is BigCommerce open source?

No, BigCommerce is not open source. Open-source alternatives include WooCommerce and Shopware.

What platforms does BigCommerce run on?

BigCommerce is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to BigCommerce?

The highest-ranked BigCommerce alternatives right now are Shopify, WooCommerce and Adobe Commerce (Magento). See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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BigCommerce facts

4 of 4 verified

Free trial: 15 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab); “Yes, we offer a fully functional 15-day free trial, during which you can test drive BigCommerce and build your site.”
Core plan: $29/month billed annually; Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab); “Pay Monthly Pay Annually Core New businesses with up to $30K in annual sales. $29 Save 25% per month, billed annually”
Growth plan: $79/month billed annually; Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab); “$100K in annual sales. $79 Save 25% per month, billed annually”
Sales-based plans: Auto-upgrade above thresholds; Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab); “$29 Save 25% per month, billed annually Up to $30K TTM GMV; plan auto-upgrades to Growth”