Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce
Three ways to build the online store where you sell the goods you import. Shopify is the easiest all-in-one; WooCommerce is free but self-hosted on WordPress; BigCommerce is enterprise-grade with B2B features.
Shopify
E-commerce & Dropshipping
WooCommerce
E-commerce & Dropshipping
BigCommerce
E-commerce & Dropshipping
Overview
Leading e-commerce store builder
WordPress e-commerce plugin
Ecommerce platform for importers selling online
Best for
Building your online store
Low-cost WordPress store
Scalable multi-channel ecommerce stores
Pricing
Plans from $39/month
Free plugin, hosting + extensions cost
Monthly subscription
Pros
- Easy setup
- App ecosystem
- Global selling
- Free core
- Full control
- WordPress ecosystem
- Enterprise features
- B2B wholesale functions
- Marketplace integrations
Cons
- Subscription + fees
- Transactional fees
- Setup effort
- Extensions add cost
- Costlier than Shopify basic
- Theme customization effort
- Steeper learning curve
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