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Ecwid alternatives
Ecwid compared with 8 alternatives: Square Online, Big Cartel, Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce and 3 more.
Ecwid is a paid product, starting at $5 per month (Starter). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcwidThis tool | From $5/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Online | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Big Cartel | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wix | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| SHOPLINE | Free trial · from $41/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Volusion | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Ecwid starts at $5 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shopify scores higher without starting lower.
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 Ecwid
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Square Online
Online store builder that shares stock and payments with Square POS
- Square Online starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Square Online has a free plan. Ecwid does not.
- Ecwid also covers digital downloads.
Suits: Shops and restaurants that already take payments with Square in person
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Big Cartel
Simple online store for artists, makers and independent sellers
- Big Cartel starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Big Cartel has a free plan. Ecwid does not.
Suits: Artists, bands and makers selling merch or small runs of their own work
- 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). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Shopify also covers email campaigns.
- Ecwid also covers digital downloads.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
- 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). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Wix has a free plan. Ecwid does not.
- Wix also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.
- Ecwid also covers inventory, online store, digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: Beginners who want to start free and upgrade when the site is ready
- Free plan
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan. Ecwid does not.
- WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Ecwid also covers inventory, digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
- 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). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- PrestaShop has a free plan. Ecwid does not.
- Only Ecwid lists iOS and Android apps.
- PrestaShop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Ecwid also covers inventory, digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
- 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). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Only Ecwid lists iOS and Android apps.
- SHOPLINE also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Ecwid also covers digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: Retailers selling online, on social channels and in physical shops
- Free trial · from $35/mo
Volusion
Hosted ecommerce platform for small and mid-sized online stores
- Volusion starts at $35 per month (Personal). Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Only Ecwid lists iOS and Android apps.
- Volusion also covers reports.
- Ecwid also covers digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: Small and mid-sized stores that want hosting, checkout and stock in one plan
Limits worth knowing in Ecwid
- There is no free plan, and Starter allows only 10 products, with no mobile app, App Market or live chat support.
- Ecwid charges no transaction fees on any plan, but the payment provider you connect charges its own processing fees.
- Marketplace selling needs Business and third-party apps that may charge extra; in-person POS syncing needs Unlimited.
- The pricing page mentions no free trial, and staff accounts start on Business with 2 seats.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ecwid?
The alternatives to Ecwid in this directory are Square Online, Big Cartel, Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, SHOPLINE and Volusion. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ecwid.
Is there a free alternative to Ecwid?
Yes. Square Online, Big Cartel, Wix, WooCommerce and PrestaShop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ecwid?
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.