Alternatives · Online Stores
Snipcart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Snipcart alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Big Cartel (2.8 GPA).
Snipcart compared with 5 alternatives: Foxy.io, Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shopify and WooCommerce.
Snipcart is a paid product, starting at $20 per month under $1,000 in monthly sales, otherwise 2% of sales. 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SnipcartThis tool | From $20/mo | No | Web |
| Foxy.io | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ecwid | From $5/mo | No | 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 |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Snipcart starts at $20 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Ecwid and Big Cartel.
Foxy.io and Shopify score 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 Snipcart
Foxy.io
Hosted cart and checkout you add to any website
- Foxy.io starts at $30 per month, billed annually (monthly-billing price not read).
- Foxy.io also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Sites on Webflow, Wix, WordPress or static hosting that need a cart added
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 shipping labels.
Suits: Owners of an existing website who want to add a store without rebuilding
Big Cartel
Simple online store for artists, makers and independent sellers
- Big Cartel starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Big Cartel has a free plan, which Snipcart lacks.
- Big Cartel also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Big Cartel also covers shipping labels.
Suits: Artists, bands and makers selling merch or small runs of their own work
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.
- Shopify does not cover digital downloads, which Snipcart does.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan, which Snipcart lacks.
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WooCommerce does not cover inventory and digital downloads, which Snipcart does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
Limits worth knowing in Snipcart
- Above $1,000 a month in sales the cost is 2% of sales, on top of the payment gateway's own fees.
- There are no feature tiers; the pricing page lists one set of features for every live store.
- It is a cart for an existing site, so you build or supply the storefront yourself.
- The pricing page is billed in USD.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Snipcart?
The alternatives to Snipcart in this directory are Foxy.io, Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shopify and WooCommerce. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Snipcart.
Is there a free alternative to Snipcart?
Yes. Big Cartel and WooCommerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Snipcart alternatives work on Android?
The Snipcart listing does not include an Android app. Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shopify and WooCommerce list one.
Which Snipcart alternatives work on iOS?
The Snipcart listing does not include an iOS app. Ecwid, Big Cartel, Shopify and WooCommerce list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Snipcart?
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.