Shopify vs BigCommerce

An editor-assessed head-to-head for Store Builders tools.

★ 4.7

Rating

★ 4.2

$39–$399/mo

Pricing

$29–paid tiers

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Commission

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Best app ecosystem
Reliable hosting
Great checkout
Constant innovation

Pros

Enterprise features
Native B2B
No transaction fees
Strong APIs

Fees add up (apps + payments)
Less control than self-hosted

Cons

Smaller app store than Shopify
Steeper onboarding

Shopify

Shopify is the default DTC platform with an unmatched app ecosystem and the highest-converting checkout in the game. Most DTC brands should start here.

Visit Shopify

BigCommerce

BigCommerce suits mid-market merchants with native B2B features and no transaction fees. A strong Shopify alternative when you need more built in.

Visit BigCommerce

Both tools are editors' picks in Store Builders. Your best fit depends on shipping regions, budget and catalog needs \u2014 compare the pros and cons above.