Alternatives · Online Stores
Storenvy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Storenvy 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).
Storenvy compared with 6 alternatives: Big Cartel, Ecwid, Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce and 1 more.
Storenvy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month (Artisan); free plan up to 20 products. 3 of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorenvyThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Big Cartel | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ecwid | From $5/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Online | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| BigCommerce | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Faire | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Storenvy starts at $9.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Ecwid.
Big Cartel, Shopify, Square Online and BigCommerce 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 Storenvy
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 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
Ecwid
Online store you can add to any website or run as its own site
- Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Ecwid has no free plan, unlike Storenvy.
- 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
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Storenvy.
- Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shopify also covers email campaigns and shipping labels.
- Shopify does not cover digital downloads, which Storenvy does.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Square Online also covers shipping labels.
- Square Online does not cover digital downloads, which Storenvy does.
Suits: Shops and restaurants that already take payments with Square in person
BigCommerce
Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales
- BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- BigCommerce has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Storenvy.
- BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BigCommerce also covers reports.
- BigCommerce does not cover digital downloads, which Storenvy does.
Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps
Faire
Wholesale marketplace connecting independent brands and retailers
- Faire is free.
- Faire does not cover digital downloads, which Storenvy does.
Suits: Independent retailers looking for new wholesale brands
Limits worth knowing in Storenvy
- The free plan is capped at 20 products, and the page lists no custom domain or ad-free store on it.
- The page lists no commissions or handling fees only on the Professional plan; it does not state fees for the others.
- The 50%-off prices apply to the first 3 months for new signups only.
- The site's terms describe a monthly, non-refundable subscription fee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Storenvy?
The alternatives to Storenvy in this directory are Big Cartel, Ecwid, Shopify, Square Online, BigCommerce and Faire. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Storenvy.
Is there a free alternative to Storenvy?
Yes. Faire is free to use. Big Cartel and Square Online have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Storenvy alternatives work on Android?
The Storenvy listing does not include an Android app. Big Cartel, Ecwid, Shopify, Square Online and BigCommerce list one.
Which Storenvy alternatives work on iOS?
The Storenvy listing does not include an iOS app. Big Cartel, Ecwid, Shopify, Square Online and BigCommerce list one.
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.