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Free alternatives to Ecwid

Ecwid has no free plan. 4 of the 9 other online store builders in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Ecwid is a paid product, starting at $5 per month (Starter). All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Ecwid

  1. Square Online

    Online store builder that shares stock and payments with Square POS

    What is free: Square Free: a store on a Square web address with SEO tools, pickup, local delivery and shipping labels, and no monthly fee. Online card payments cost 3.3% + 30¢, and a custom domain needs Plus.

    • 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.
    Square Online vs EcwidSquare Online pricing and details

  2. Big Cartel

    Simple online store for artists, makers and independent sellers

    What is free: Gold plan: 5 product listings, one template, card and PayPal checkout, sales tax autopilot and real-time stats, with no credit card required. Custom domains need a paid plan.

    • 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.
    Big Cartel vs EcwidBig Cartel pricing and details

  3. WooCommerce

    Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself

    What is free: The WooCommerce plugin is free and open source, with unlimited products and orders and no revenue share. Hosting, paid extensions and payment processing cost extra.

    • 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.
    WooCommerce vs EcwidWooCommerce pricing and details

  4. PrestaShop

    Open-source ecommerce software, free to self-host or sold hosted

    What is free: Classic: the open-source PrestaShop software, free to download and run on your own hosting, with unlimited products. Hosting, a domain and paid modules cost extra.

    • 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.
    PrestaShop vs EcwidPrestaShop pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Ecwid?

Yes. Square Online, Big Cartel, WooCommerce and PrestaShop are free or have a free plan.

Does Ecwid have a free plan?

Ecwid has no free plan. Ecwid is a paid product, starting at $5 per month (Starter).

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Ecwid: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.