Alternatives · Online Stores
BigCommerce alternatives
BigCommerce compared with 7 alternatives: Shopify, WooCommerce, SHOPLINE, Wix, PrestaShop and 2 more.
BigCommerce is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigCommerceThis tool | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| SHOPLINE | Free trial · from $41/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Wix | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Subbly | Free trial · from $51/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Volusion | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
BigCommerce starts at $29 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shopify scores higher without starting lower. PrestaShop starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BigCommerce
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify also covers email campaigns and shipping labels.
- BigCommerce also covers reports.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
- Free plan
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
- WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- BigCommerce also covers reports and inventory.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
- Free trial · from $41/mo
SHOPLINE
Ecommerce platform joining online, social and in-store selling
- SHOPLINE starts at A$41 per month, billed annually (A$49 monthly; Australian site). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
- SHOPLINE also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Retailers selling online, on social channels and in physical shops
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Wix
Drag-and-drop website builder with an AI agent and business apps
- Wix starts at $17 per site / month, billed yearly (Light). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Wix has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
- Wix also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.
- BigCommerce also covers reports, inventory and online store.
Suits: Beginners who want to start free and upgrade when the site is ready
- Free plan · from €24/mo
PrestaShop
Open-source ecommerce software, free to self-host or sold hosted
- PrestaShop starts at €24 per month excl. VAT, billed annually (Hosted; €29 billed monthly). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- PrestaShop has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
- PrestaShop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- BigCommerce also covers reports and inventory.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
- Free trial · from $51/mo
Subbly
Store and subscription platform for subscription-box businesses
- Subbly starts at $51 per month, billed yearly ($69 billed monthly). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
- Subbly also covers AI agents and shipping labels.
- BigCommerce also covers reports.
Suits: Subscription-box, meal-kit and replenishment businesses
- Free trial · from $35/mo
Volusion
Hosted ecommerce platform for small and mid-sized online stores
- Volusion starts at $35 per month (Personal). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Small and mid-sized stores that want hosting, checkout and stock in one plan
Limits worth knowing in BigCommerce
- Each plan caps sales over the past twelve months (gross order value minus 10%); passing $30K on Core or $100K on Growth moves the store up a plan.
- Orders paid through providers outside BigCommerce's embedded list carry a fee of 2% on Core, 1% on Growth and 0.6% on Scale.
- Scale covers $33,333 of sales a month and charges 0.9% on sales above that.
- Customer groups, abandoned-cart emails and stored cards need Growth or higher, and product filtering needs Scale.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BigCommerce?
The alternatives to BigCommerce in this directory are Shopify, WooCommerce, SHOPLINE, Wix, PrestaShop, Subbly and Volusion. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BigCommerce.
Is there a free alternative to BigCommerce?
Yes. WooCommerce, Wix and PrestaShop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to BigCommerce?
WooCommerce and PrestaShop are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.