{"id":577216,"date":"2026-05-21T12:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=577216"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:09:27","slug":"alternatives-to-bigcommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business\/business-software\/alternatives-to-bigcommerce","title":{"rendered":"Alternatives to BigCommerce: Shopify and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BigCommerce, as the name suggests, is an e-commerce platform. It\u2019s especially useful if you have a large product catalogue and want to sell seamlessly across multiple marketplaces. <\/p><p>However, it\u2019s not that easy to use if you\u2019re a beginner or have low margins. In that case, you might want to consider alternative platforms to BigCommerce.<\/p><p>This guide has info on some of its main competitors and what they do differently.<\/p><h3>Shopify<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking to build an online store then chances are you\u2019ve come across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business\/business-software\/shopify-e-commerce-platform-review\">Shopify<\/a>. It comes with website-building tools, SEO and analytics, payment processing, inventory management and AI features. Shopify also helps you make sales and market using social media.<\/p><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>The biggest player in e-commerce platforms<\/li>\n                                    <li>No tech costs because it's included in the price<\/li>\n                                    <li>User friendly for you and the customers<\/li>\n                                    <li>Access to the Shop Pay ecosystem which can increase sales<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>You're limited by Shopify's templates<\/li>\n                                    <li>Monthly fees can increase quickly if you add lots of Shopify's paid apps<\/li>\n                                    <li>Using other payment methods can incur extra charges<\/li>\n                                    <li>Credit card fees aren't returned when you process a refund<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Case study: Signing up to Shopify<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><div class=\"eeQuote box u-rounded--lg source-external type-experience\">\n    <div class=\"eeQuote__gridContainer\">\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__photoContainer\">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__startQuoteIcon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 28\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M13.1114 3.54845C12.05 5.01898 11.1447 6.64935 10.3955 8.43956C9.64624 10.2298 9.24041 11.8282 9.17798 13.2348C10.7389 13.8102 11.9563 14.6733 12.8304 15.8242C13.767 16.975 14.2352 18.3816 14.2352 20.044C14.2352 22.0899 13.5484 23.8482 12.1749 25.3187C10.8637 26.7253 9.2092 27.4286 7.21127 27.4286C5.15091 27.4286 3.43394 26.7253 2.06036 25.3187C0.686788 23.9121 0 21.8661 0 19.1808C0 16.3037 0.749223 13.043 2.24767 9.3986C3.74611 5.75424 5.83769 2.62138 8.52241 0L13.1114 3.54845ZM30.8762 3.54845C29.8148 5.01898 28.9095 6.64935 28.1602 8.43956C27.411 10.2298 27.0052 11.8282 26.9428 13.2348C28.5036 13.8102 29.7211 14.6733 30.5952 15.8242C31.5317 16.975 32 18.3816 32 20.044C32 22.0899 31.3132 23.8482 29.9396 25.3187C28.6285 26.7253 26.974 27.4286 24.976 27.4286C22.9157 27.4286 21.1987 26.7253 19.8251 25.3187C18.4516 23.9121 17.7648 21.8661 17.7648 19.1808C17.7648 16.3037 18.514 13.043 20.0124 9.3986C21.5109 5.75424 23.6025 2.62138 26.2872 0L30.8762 3.54845Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matt Boyle's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/1680511217385.jpeg\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/1680511217385.jpeg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/1680511217385.jpeg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/1680511217385.jpeg?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\n                <\/figure>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__contentContainer \">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__content\">\n                                <div class=\"eeQuote__quote\">\n                    <p>\"I signed up to Shopify to see how difficult it was to get started for a beginner and was pleasantly surprised. After accepting a \u00a31 trial, I went into the dashboard and was ready to start building my store in under 5 minutes. No demos, no sales calls, and no complicated software installation.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png\" alt=\"Shopify merchant dashboard overview screen for a newly created store account\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 24px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.56.52-scaled.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">I had a look around the dashboard and was impressed with the analytics setup. Having run my own websites before, I know you can gain a lot of knowledge from data and reporting, so it was nice to see this already built out for me without any extra work.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png\" alt=\"Shopify analytics panel displaying built-in store data tracking and reporting charts\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 24px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-13.58.30-scaled.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">I liked the new AI feature called Sidekick. I started up a quick conversation and had a bit of back and forth, and it seemed capable of directing me to the right place. I can imagine this is a big win for people who don't have the resources to hire their own developers or designers. \"<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png\" alt=\"Shopify Sidekick AI chat assistant interface showing a conversation workflow\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 24px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-14.33.01.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                                                <div class=\"eeQuote__authorName\">\n                        Matt Boyle\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Publisher at Finder<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>Shopify: Complete platform breakdown<\/h3>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:scroll;\">\n<table class=\"luna-table ev-breakdown\" id=\"ev-breakdown\">\n<thead class=\"luna-table__header\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"u-1\/6@s u-1\/6@m\">Feature<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Shopify Data<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\n<tr>\n<th>Target audience<\/th>\n<td>UK side hustlers to enterprise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Setup type<\/th>\n<td>SaaS hosted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Google Play rating<\/th>\n<td>4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>iOS app rating<\/th>\n<td>4.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Mobile app utility<\/th>\n<td>Full store management &amp; order fulfilling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Base monthly price (GBP)<\/th>\n<td>\u00a325\/mo + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Turnover caps \/ hidden limits<\/th>\n<td>None on basic tiers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Gateway transaction fee (native)<\/th>\n<td>1.5% to 2.0% + 25p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>3rd party transaction fee<\/th>\n<td>2.0% penalty if not on Shopify payments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>UK VAT &amp; invoice ready<\/th>\n<td>Yes (automated tax zones)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>GDPR\/Cookie compliance<\/th>\n<td>Built-in basic setup (requires app for deep compliance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Royal Mail integration<\/th>\n<td>Excellent (native &amp; app options)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Evri\/DPD\/UK carrier options<\/th>\n<td>Excellent via ShipStation\/Packlink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Inventory sync (POS)<\/th>\n<td>Strong (native Shopify POS integration)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Editor style<\/th>\n<td>Section-based block theme editor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Free templates count<\/th>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>UK timezone availability<\/th>\n<td>24\/7 global live chat &amp; email<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Contact channels<\/th>\n<td>Chat \/ email \/ community forums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>App store size<\/th>\n<td>Massive (8000+ apps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>UK entrepreneur rating (1-5)<\/th>\n<td>4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Ease of use (1-5)<\/th>\n<td>4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Learning curve level<\/th>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Best suited for<\/th>\n<td>Rapid scaling &amp; app-heavy businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><h3>WooCommerce<\/h3><p>WooCommerce is a plugin that works within WordPress to make any site a functioning store. You can set up a store with flexible secure payments and manage orders. It has an app store so you can use add-ons if you want extra features. Hosting, updates and security would be your responsibility, so you need to consider this before committing.<\/p><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>No monthly platform fees<\/li>\n                                    <li>You can use any payment processor you like without being charged extra<\/li>\n                                    <li>It lives inside WordPress so SEO is front of mind<\/li>\n                                    <li>You own your own data, hosting environment and website<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>You have to pay for plug-ins<\/li>\n                                    <li>You're in charge of your own security and hosting<\/li>\n                                    <li>Plug-ins can cause issues with the website if one stops working<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can slow down significantly if traffic spikes<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Squarespace<\/h3><p>You can easily create a website that looks like it has been designed by a professional with Squarespace. Web hosting, software updates and security are included in the price, so you can focus on making your site perfect. Expect a sleek user experience if you choose this.<\/p><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Designed so that anyone can create a good-looking website<\/li>\n                                    <li>All-in-one solution to build a website<\/li>\n                                    <li>Built-in marketing tools<\/li>\n                                    <li>Easy for beginners to use<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Fees can add up if you need more features<\/li>\n                                    <li>Not as good for e-commerce as other platforms<\/li>\n                                    <li>Limited flexibility for complex or massive product inventories<\/li>\n                                    <li>Website editor can be difficult to use<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Wix<\/h3><p>You can build a website from scratch without needing any coding skills. It has lots of templates to choose from and its AI website builder can help you get started. Hosting is included in the price, so Wix handles tasks like software updates and security for you, which means you can focus on other things.<\/p><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Has lots of templates<\/li>\n                                    <li>AI website builder is a useful tool so you don't need any coding skills<\/li>\n                                    <li>Hosting is included in the price<\/li>\n                                    <li>Automatically backs up your website so you can restore it if you need to<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Advanced features will cost you extra<\/li>\n                                    <li>Navigation can be an issue if you have a larger product catalogue<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can sometimes have slower site speeds compared to competitors<\/li>\n                                    <li>Limited flexibility with the design<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>While website-building platforms all have the same outcome of building a website, every platform is different, so it\u2019s important to find the right fit for you. You should see what tools are available, how quick a platform is to set up and how much you\u2019re going to need to spend to get what you want. <\/p><p>If you don\u2019t think BigCommerce is right for you then consider some of the other platforms on this list. Many platforms offer free trials, so that could help you make a decision without spending any money in the process.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms \"best\", \"top\", \"cheap\" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/terms-of-use\" class=\"fin-text-navy\">terms of use<\/a>. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Defaqto. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.<\/div><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for a BigCommerce alternative? Check out these robust platforms designed to scale your online business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":639,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Alternatives to BigCommerce","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Outgrown BigCommerce? 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