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Shopify vs BigCommerce
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Shopify edges ahead in this comparison. Shopify scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Shopify
BigCommerce
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.5/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$39/mo
$39/mo
Monthly Visits
85.0M
12.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
6 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Shopify Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unmatched reliability and high conversion rate
- Extensive app and theme marketplace
- Built-in hosting and global CDN
Cons
- Transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments
- Advanced customizations require Liquid knowledge
BigCommerce Pros & Cons
Pros
- Out-of-the-box advanced features without extra apps
- No transaction fees on any plan
- Robust API rate limits for developers
Cons
- Annual sales volume caps force plan upgrades
- Theme ecosystem smaller than Shopify
Shopify Key Features
- World-Class Checkout
- Shopify POS
- Shopify App Store
- Multi-Channel Selling
- Shopify Magic AI
BigCommerce Key Features
- Native Multi-Storefront
- B2B Edition
- Headless Architecture APIs
- Zero Transaction Fees
- Page Builder visual editor