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Which E-commerce Platform Wins?

Shopify vs BigCommerce

Compare the two top e-commerce platforms feature by feature.
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The Comparison

Ease of Use

Shopify wins. More intuitive interface, easier for beginners. BigCommerce is more complex with a steeper learning curve.

Built-in Features

BigCommerce wins. More features included out of the box. Shopify relies on apps for advanced features.

Apps & Extensions

Shopify wins. Larger app store with more options. BigCommerce has fewer apps but more built-in.

Transaction Fees

BigCommerce wins. No transaction fees on any plan. Shopify charges fees unless you use Shopify Payments.

Design & Themes

Shopify wins. More themes, better-looking designs. BigCommerce themes are functional but less polished.

Scalability

Tie. Both handle enterprise-level traffic and sales.

POS (Point of Sale)

Shopify wins. Best-in-class POS system for retail. BigCommerce POS requires third-party integrations.

Cost

Similar: Shopify: $29-299/month. BigCommerce: $29.95-299.95/month.

Our Recommendation

Choose Shopify if you:

  • Want the easiest platform to use
  • Value design and user experience
  • Need a great POS system
  • Prefer adding features through apps

Choose BigCommerce if you:

  • Want more features built-in
  • Have technical skills or a developer
  • Need complex B2B features
  • Want to avoid transaction fees with any payment gateway

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FAQ

Can I migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify?

Yes. We handle migrations and move all your data to Shopify.