BigCommerce is an open SaaS e-commerce platform for growing and established brands. It provides headless commerce capabilities, multi-channel selling, and enterprise features without the complexity of custom builds.
Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform for starting, running, and scaling a business — online storefronts, checkout, payments, POS, and global selling.
BigCommerce + Shopify can move into a shared evaluation.
| Vendor 1 BigCommerce E-commerce Platforms Fuel your business with powerful e-commerce | Vendor 2 Shopify E-commerce Platforms The commerce platform behind millions of businesses. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| What it is | BigCommerce is an open SaaS e-commerce platform for growing and established brands. It provides headless commerce capabilities, multi-channel selling, and enterprise features without the complexity of custom builds. | Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform for starting, running, and scaling a business — online storefronts, checkout, payments, POS, and global selling. |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | Not available | $29+ / month |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Tiered plans |
| Free options | No free plan, Free trial | Free plan, Free trial |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
| Team size | 501-1,000 employees | 10,000+ employees |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Featured clients | Ben & Jerry's, Skullcandy, Sony | Not available |
Typical monthly range: $26.6–$199 per seat. 28% are priced on request.
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