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Self-hosted alternatives to BigCommerce

The BigCommerce listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 23 of the 83 other online store builders in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

BigCommerce is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to BigCommerce

  1. 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.
    WooCommerce vs BigCommerceWooCommerce pricing and details

  2. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Spree Commerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Spree Commerce also covers digital downloads.
    Spree Commerce pricing and details

  3. Sylius

    Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores

    • Sylius has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sylius is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sylius also covers quotes and estimates.
    Sylius pricing and details

  4. Bagisto

    Open-source Laravel ecommerce for B2B, marketplaces and headless

    • Bagisto starts at $0 self-hosted; Bagisto Cloud from $25 per month. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Bagisto has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bagisto is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Bagisto pricing and details

  5. CS-Cart

    Self-hosted store and multi-vendor marketplace software

    • CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • CS-Cart is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports.
    CS-Cart pricing and details

  6. Craft Commerce

    Self-hosted store plugin for Craft CMS with multi-store support

    • Craft Commerce starts at $1,199 per project (one-time, plus a Craft CMS license). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Craft Commerce is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports.
    Craft Commerce pricing and details

  7. Smartstore

    Open-source ASP.NET Core commerce platform for B2C and B2B shops

    • Smartstore has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Smartstore is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports.
    Smartstore pricing and details

  8. Shopizer

    Open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms

    • Shopizer is free. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shopizer has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Shopizer is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Shopizer pricing and details

  9. HikaShop

    Ecommerce extension for Joomla and WordPress sites

    • HikaShop starts at €60 per year for 1 site. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • HikaShop has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • HikaShop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HikaShop pricing and details

  10. 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.
    PrestaShop pricing and details

  11. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shopware has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Shopware is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Shopware pricing and details

  12. nopCommerce

    Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart

    • nopCommerce is free. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • nopCommerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • nopCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    nopCommerce pricing and details

11 more that can be self-hosted

All 23 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to BigCommerce?

Yes. WooCommerce, Spree Commerce, Sylius, Bagisto, CS-Cart, Craft Commerce, Smartstore, Shopizer and 15 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can BigCommerce be self-hosted?

The BigCommerce listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these online store builders are free?

WooCommerce, Spree Commerce, Sylius, Bagisto, Smartstore, Shopizer, HikaShop, PrestaShop and 11 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to BigCommerce: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.