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ShopBase alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ShopBase alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is WooCommerce (2.2 GPA).

ShopBase compared with 6 alternatives: Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Shoplazza, Ecwid and 1 more.

ShopBase is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ShopBaseThis toolFree trial · from $17/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ShopifyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
WooCommerceFree planYesWeb, iOS, Android
BigCommerceFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ShoplazzaFree trial · from $29.25/moTrial onlyWeb
EcwidFrom $5/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
ShopyyFree trial · from $499/yrTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

ShopBase starts at $17 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Ecwid.

Shopify, BigCommerce and Shoplazza score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

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

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
The full chart of online store builders, and the best at every price

How each one differs from ShopBase

  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 covers email campaigns, inventory and shipping labels.
    • Shopify does not cover templates, print on demand and dropshipping, which ShopBase does.

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

    Shopify vs ShopBaseShopify pricing and details

  2. WooCommerce

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

    • WooCommerce has a free plan, which ShopBase lacks.
    • WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WooCommerce does not cover templates, print on demand and dropshipping, which ShopBase does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store

    WooCommerce vs ShopBaseWooCommerce 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 covers reports and inventory.
    • BigCommerce does not cover templates, print on demand and dropshipping, which ShopBase does.

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

    BigCommerce vs ShopBaseBigCommerce pricing and details

  4. Shoplazza

    Hosted store builder with AI setup and multi-market selling

    • Shoplazza starts at $29.25 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shoplazza lists no iOS and Android apps, which ShopBase has.
    • Shoplazza also covers email campaigns and inventory.
    • Shoplazza does not cover templates, which ShopBase does.

    Suits: New dropshippers who want a hosted store with an AI first draft

    Shoplazza vs ShopBaseShoplazza pricing and details

  5. Ecwid

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

    • Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
    • Ecwid also covers inventory, digital downloads and shipping labels.
    • Ecwid does not cover templates, print on demand and dropshipping, which ShopBase does.

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

    Ecwid vs ShopBaseEcwid pricing and details

  6. Shopyy

    Hosted store builder for cross-border sellers, billed yearly

    • Shopyy starts at $499 per year, plus a 1.2% platform commission.
    • Shopyy lists no iOS and Android apps, which ShopBase has.
    • Shopyy also covers digital downloads and popups.
    • Shopyy does not cover templates and print on demand, which ShopBase does.

    Suits: Cross-border sellers who read Chinese and want a hosted storefront

    Shopyy vs ShopBaseShopyy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ShopBase

  • Third-party payment providers carry a platform fee of 2% on Basic, 1% on Standard, 0.6% on Pro and 0.2% on Enterprise, on top of the provider's own charges.
  • Each extra storefront costs the plan's monthly price ($19 on Basic, $59 on Standard, $299 on Pro, $79 on Enterprise), with volume discounts through support.
  • Enterprise is $1,999 a month with no yearly option, and a downgrade is possible only after 12 months.
  • The pricing page shows a 14-day trial but no free plan.
ShopBase pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ShopBase?

The alternatives to ShopBase in this directory are Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Shoplazza, Ecwid and Shopyy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShopBase.

Is there a free alternative to ShopBase?

Yes. WooCommerce has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to ShopBase?

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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.