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Lightspeed eCom alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Lightspeed eCom alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Square Online (2.6 GPA).

Lightspeed eCom compared with 5 alternatives: Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce, Ecwid and WooCommerce.

Lightspeed eCom is a paid product, starting at $89 per month (Retail POS Basic with built-in eCommerce). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Lightspeed eComThis toolFrom $89/moNoWeb
ShopifyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Square OnlineFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BigCommerceFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
EcwidFrom $5/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
WooCommerceFree planYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Lightspeed eCom starts at $89 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce and Ecwid.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLightspeed eComShopifySquare OnlineBigCommerceEcwid

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How each one differs from Lightspeed eCom

  1. Shopify

    Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling

    • Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Shopify also covers shipping labels.

    Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count

    Shopify vs Lightspeed eComShopify pricing and details

  2. Square Online

    Online store builder that shares stock and payments with Square POS

    • Square Online starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Square Online has a free plan, which Lightspeed eCom lacks.
    • Square Online also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Square Online also covers shipping labels.
    • Square Online does not cover email campaigns, which Lightspeed eCom does.

    Suits: Shops and restaurants that already take payments with Square in person

    Square Online vs Lightspeed eComSquare Online pricing and details

  3. BigCommerce

    Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales

    • BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports.
    • BigCommerce does not cover email campaigns, which Lightspeed eCom does.

    Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps

    BigCommerce vs Lightspeed eComBigCommerce pricing and details

  4. Ecwid

    Online store you can add to any website or run as its own site

    • Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
    • Ecwid also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Ecwid also covers digital downloads and shipping labels.
    • Ecwid does not cover email campaigns, which Lightspeed eCom does.

    Suits: Owners of an existing website who want to add a store without rebuilding

    Ecwid vs Lightspeed eComEcwid pricing and details

  5. WooCommerce

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

    • WooCommerce has a free plan, which Lightspeed eCom lacks.
    • WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WooCommerce does not cover email campaigns and inventory, which Lightspeed eCom does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store

    WooCommerce vs Lightspeed eComWooCommerce pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Lightspeed eCom

  • The pricing page lists eCommerce inside the Retail POS plans; no standalone eCom price is shown there, so the plan prices are the POS prices.
  • Only the Basic plan is labeled with a Basic eCommerce tier; what Core and Plus include for eCom is not spelled out.
  • Extra locations and additional registers are charged on top of the base plan cost.
Lightspeed eCom pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Lightspeed eCom?

The alternatives to Lightspeed eCom in this directory are Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce, Ecwid and WooCommerce. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lightspeed eCom.

Is there a free alternative to Lightspeed eCom?

Yes. Square Online and WooCommerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Lightspeed eCom alternatives work on Android?

The Lightspeed eCom listing does not include an Android app. Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce, Ecwid and WooCommerce list one.

Which Lightspeed eCom alternatives work on iOS?

The Lightspeed eCom listing does not include an iOS app. Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce, Ecwid and WooCommerce list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lightspeed eCom?

WooCommerce is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.