Ecwid
A hosted store that can be added to an existing website or used with an Instant Site, with product capacity and tools varying by package.
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What is BigCommerce?
A hosted ecommerce platform with catalogue, checkout and channel tools, and plans affected by sales volume and payment-provider selection.
BigCommerce
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Visit BigCommerce ↗Who should take a closer look?
Retail teams that need hosted commerce and can budget for their actual GMV and payment-provider mix.
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BigCommerce features
Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
- Hosted storefront
- Product catalogue management
- Checkout integrations
- Sales-channel connections
- Plan-specific commerce tools
BigCommerce pricing considerations
Paid plans / trial
Core US$29, Growth US$79 and Scale US$299 per month on annual billing; monthly billing is US$39, US$105 and US$399. USD prices exclude tax; GMV and provider fees can add costs.
A trial is offered; a permanent free hosted store is not listed.
Calculate costs from your vendor quote →What to check before choosing
- Core and Growth have trailing twelve-month Inclusive GMV thresholds that can trigger upgrades.
- Open Payment Provider fees and Scale GMV overage are separate from payment processing.
Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
BigCommerce FAQs
Does BigCommerce have a free plan?
A trial is offered; a permanent free hosted store is not listed.
Who is BigCommerce for?
Retail teams that need hosted commerce and can budget for their actual GMV and payment-provider mix.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.