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Miva alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Miva alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders.
Miva compared with 4 alternatives: BigCommerce, Shopify, commercetools and X-Cart.
Miva's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MivaThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| BigCommerce | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| commercetools | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| X-Cart | From $499/mo | No | Web |
How each one differs from Miva
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.
Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps
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 email campaigns and shipping labels.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
commercetools
API-first headless commerce platform for large retailers
- commercetools does not cover inventory, which Miva does.
Suits: Enterprises replatforming a large multi-market commerce stack
X-Cart
Ecommerce platform now sold to auto parts and powersports sellers
- X-Cart starts at $499 per month and up, billed monthly.
- X-Cart also covers dropshipping.
Suits: Auto parts retailers that need vehicle fitment search
Limits worth knowing in Miva
- No prices are published: the pricing page is a contact form that matches you with a sales specialist.
- Built around US-based sales and support, with phone numbers and addresses in California and Florida.
- Features such as Vexture, MivaPay and InsureShield are separate named products, and the site does not say which are included by default.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Miva?
The alternatives to Miva in this directory are BigCommerce, Shopify, commercetools and X-Cart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Miva.
Is there a free alternative to Miva?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. BigCommerce, Shopify and commercetools offer a free trial.
Which Miva alternatives work on Android?
The Miva listing does not include an Android app. BigCommerce and Shopify list one.
Which Miva alternatives work on iOS?
The Miva listing does not include an iOS app. BigCommerce and Shopify list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.