About BigCommerce
BigCommerce is the open-SaaS e-commerce platform that gives enterprise-level features without the enterprise price tag. It charges no transaction fees when you use an embedded payment provider — though a new 2.0% Open Payment Provider Fee applies to GMV settled outside one as of 2026 — and includes features like multi-currency, faceted search, and B2B functionality that competitors charge extra for. Its headless commerce capabilities let brands build custom storefronts with any tech stack while using BigCommerce as the backend. The entry plan was renamed Core in June 2026, and BigCommerce handles up to $400M in GMV per year as a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader.
What's Great
- ✓No transaction fees when using an embedded payment provider
- ✓Built-in multi-currency and multi-storefront support
- ✓B2B features included — price lists, bulk pricing, corporate accounts
- ✓Headless capabilities for custom frontends
- ✓More built-in features than Shopify at the same price
Watch Out For
- !Annual sales thresholds trigger mandatory plan upgrades
- !App ecosystem smaller than Shopify's
- !Steeper learning curve than Shopify for beginners
Common Use Cases
Run a B2C and B2B store simultaneously with separate pricing rules
Build a custom storefront in React while keeping BigCommerce as the commerce engine
Expand to international markets with local currencies and tax rules per region
Pricing Model
Paid
From $39/mo. Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Store Builders
Build and launch your online store with the world's best e-commerce platforms.
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