{"id":808,"date":"2023-02-22T21:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/?p=808"},"modified":"2024-11-01T01:19:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T01:19:20","slug":"best-ecommerce-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/best-ecommerce-platforms","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Ecommerce Platforms for 2024 &#8211; Expert Recommendations","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this guide, we get right into what you want from an ecommerce platform: top-notch features, affordability, and solid customer support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll explore the absolute best ecommerce platforms in general, then narrow them down based on certain use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-ecommerce-platforms\">Top Ecommerce Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After extensive research and testing, we narrowed the search for the best ecommerce platforms to these options:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shopify<\/strong> &#8211; Best overall ecommerce platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wix<\/strong> &#8211; Best for Beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BigCommerce<\/strong> &#8211; Best for mid to large business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Squarespace<\/strong> &#8211; Best for Creatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#sellfy\">Sellfy<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Best for creators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#simvoly\">Simvoly<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Best White Label Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square Online<\/strong> &#8211; Best for retailers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecwid<\/strong> &#8211; Best for small business \/ startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EDD<\/strong> &#8211; Best for Selling Digital Goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medusa.js<\/strong> &#8211; Best Open Source Platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong> &#8211; Best for WordPress Sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Webflow<\/strong> &#8211; Best for No-Code Store Design<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-table-of-contents-block-block_3bb0e1e123d2cc17629e014a5619ea57\" class=\"ep-table-of-contents-block is-closed background-is-white\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-table-of-contents-block__header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"ep-table-of-contents-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>Table of contents:<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-table-of-contents-block-block_3bb0e1e123d2cc17629e014a5619ea57-content\" class=\"ep-table-of-contents-block__content\">\n\t\t\t<ol class=\"ep-table-of-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#h-top-ecommerce-platforms\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTop Ecommerce Platforms\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#h-what-are-the-best-ecommerce-platforms-in-2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the Best Ecommerce Platforms in 2024?\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#h-other-ecommerce-platforms-to-consider-nbsp\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOther Ecommerce Platforms to Consider&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#h-what-to-look-for-when-choosing-the-best-ecommerce-platforms\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Look for When Choosing the Best Ecommerce Platforms\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#FAQ\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFrequently asked questions \ud83e\udd14\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-table-of-contents-block__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-table-of-contents-block-block_3bb0e1e123d2cc17629e014a5619ea57-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ep-table-of-contents-block__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-best-ecommerce-platforms-in-2024\">What are the Best Ecommerce Platforms in 2024?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-shopify-best-overall-ecommerce-platform\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryShopify\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Shopify<\/a> &#8211; Best overall ecommerce platform<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_ac050dc41951550405bf0ab0b2da0a5a\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-tea-green-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-tea-green-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest overall\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Shopify<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryShopify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Shopify logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shopify-logo-square.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>10<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>9<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>10<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>10<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryShopify\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Shopify\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tShopify Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryShopify\">Shopify<\/a> is packed with many useful features, and its developers consistently gather feedback from users to release updates and new products that cater to their needs.<\/p>\n<p>It's a popular choice for businesses around the world looking to create an online store, and in our view, it's the top ecommerce platform available.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to millions of merchants, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-statistics\">Shopify fuels 10% of the entire ecommerce industry in the US<\/a>. It also provides an impressive ecommerce community for business owners, developers, partners, and entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason Shopify has grown in popularity is due to its sleek interface, reasonable pricing, and its flexibility with all types of stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can run a retail point of sale with Shopify POS Go, while also handling a multichannel selling campaign through the Shopify dashboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the best ecommerce platforms for fulfilling orders affordably and quickly, and it\u2019s definitely the best when it comes to managing your entire business in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryShopify\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/RHkaaU3sidKVPiCAYreK2Eeb_kv7mqo7ROGwdjEkKxUtp-J6mAEC1JvWDAhXDFmluVJAqYHz8gYxIPNHl111mhBk4RME73Z4HPy44DOBSY9MXxngDNRABDjVII4qIUk8QwfhSuxQreR1vHKCR3zfoQ-1676926905.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify offers monthly subscriptions, but you can save a significant amount of money by opting for the yearly plans (25% to be exact).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Starter<\/strong>&#8216;: $5 per month; this is not a real online store, rather a selling option for influencers and content creators who\u2019d like to list and process payments for products on their current blogs or social pages. It\u2019s not for true ecommerce businesses. The plan features a sleek landing page and links to add to social sites, selling through WhatsApp and Instagram, order management, and Buy buttons to include on a blog.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Basic<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $29 per month (for the yearly plan), this package is the standard for entrepreneurs to launch a real online store with a shopping cart and checkout module. You can list unlimited products, sell on sales channels, and build a website with a visual page builder. Other features include gift cards, manual order creation, abandoned cart recovery, and basic reports.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Shopify<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $79 per month (yearly plan) for everything in the previous plan, plus more staff accounts (5), improved reporting, more shipping benefits, decreased credit card rates, and ecommerce automations (the best part about this plan).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Advanced<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $299 per month (yearly plan) for more staff accounts (15), advanced reports, further decreases in credit card fees, and the estimating and collecting of duties and import taxes. It\u2019s a must-have plan for international business.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopify Plus<\/strong>: Starting at $2,300 per month, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-plus-pricing\">the Plus plan is for rapidly growing brands<\/a> and high-volume businesses with requirements for the utmost customization. You must contact Shopify to get a quote. Highlights include highly advanced automations, improved conversion elements, and the best optimization Shopify has to offer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_9663f11e3532d10f87c1674721ba8ca6\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<p>Shopify offers a free trial for 3 days without a credit card. It regularly has promotions (like the current one to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/ShopifyBox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">enjoy your first 3 months of Shopify for $1\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend seeking out one of these promotions, and combining that with a yearly plan for the best value.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-free-trial\">Learn more about the trial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d8eb39a72675dd0c217a2986c964f4ce\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d8eb39a72675dd0c217a2986c964f4ce-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d8eb39a72675dd0c217a2986c964f4ce-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d8eb39a72675dd0c217a2986c964f4ce-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Shopify offers excellent value for money, particularly with its yearly subscription plans.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify consistently introduces new features based on user feedback, ensuring that the platform remains current and meets the needs of its users.<\/li>\n<li>Even with its Basic plan, users can access the abandoned cart recovery feature, which can help increase sales.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify offers ecommerce and marketing automation, providing users with streamlined workflows.<\/li>\n<li>The app store and theme store are among the best in the industry, offering a vast array of high-quality options.<\/li>\n<li>All Shopify users receive access to Shopify POS Lite for free and have the option to purchase the Shopify POS Go device for in-store retail purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify offers world-class product shipping and fulfillment options, including the ability to use dropshipping or buy products wholesale through an app, and have Shopify manage the entire fulfillment process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d8eb39a72675dd0c217a2986c964f4ce-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>It's worth noting that there are fees associated with using payment processors other than Shopify Payments.<\/li>\n<li>While Shopify's website designer is user-friendly, it's not a fully customizable drag-and-drop builder like those offered by other platforms.<\/li>\n<li>While it's possible to avoid excessive expenses, the wide variety of app subscriptions available on Shopify can make it easy to overspend if you're not careful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-review\">We confidently recommend Shopify<\/a> as our top pick for an ecommerce platform, suitable for both current online store owners and anyone looking to start their own online store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's particularly well-suited for small businesses due to its user-friendly design process, and it's capable of scaling to meet the needs of mid-sized and enterprise businesses with its advanced reporting, automation, and international selling tools.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_d1c947786a53dc3a9e509c1de785a20a\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Shopify Review 2025 &#8211; Pros, Cons, and User Reviews\">\n\t\t\tShopify Review 2025 &#8211; Pros, Cons, and User Reviews\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-pricing-starter-vs-basic-vs-professional-vs-unlimited-which-plan-is-best-for-you\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Shopify Pricing 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Store?\">\n\t\t\tShopify Pricing 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Store?\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/shopify-payments-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Shopify Payments Review 2025: Is It Worth Using for Your Online Store?\">\n\t\t\tShopify Payments Review 2025: Is It Worth Using for Your Online Store?\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-wix\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Wix<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_277740617bddf67ee143a7fe495f8f51\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest for Beginners\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Wix<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-alt\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wix-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Wix logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wix-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wix-logo-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wix-logo-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wix-logo-square.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>9<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>9<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>10<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Wix\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/wix-ecommerce-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tWix Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p>Saying Wix is for beginners is an understatement, and that\u2019s not a bad thing.<\/p>\n<p>Wix has come the closest to perfecting the drag-and-drop editor; even a complete newcomer to the web design and ecommerce game can figure out how to make a beautiful, functional ecommerce store.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Wix<\/a> offers plans for regular business and personal websites, but we\u2019re more interested in its ecommerce packages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, <strong>Wix does ecommerce well, providing an all-in-one ecommerce platform<\/strong>; you can sell online, post to social media, launch items through sales channels, and even run a point of sale system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a solid payment processing infrastructure, along with apps, themes, marketing tools, and a unified dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TgqF-MEkBVD9SEqBpXeXLR2FLGOZWfhSfOo2ySucmlbqDlzkPQndhi1wWh5i8ylIwFSmhdiJNNLeycdCstovsgJZyISAUKxyhrnHDDDS0ttKVJ6coQ_wfvbQfqzm0-6wf4xYkKxvtAu248x3Fg9Xjg-1676926905.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-0\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix sells plans for personal and business websites (without ecommerce functionality). They range from Free to $45 per month. But to build an online store, you must opt for one of the Business and Ecommerce plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the Wix ecommerce plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Business Basic<\/strong>&#8216;: $27 per month for a complete online store, unlimited products, online payments, abandoned cart recovery, selling on social channels, online bookings, event management, reservations, art monetization, hotel listings, and fitness website management.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Business Unlimited<\/strong>&#8216;: $32 per month for everything in the previous plan, plus automated sales tax, dropshipping, product reviews, subscriptions, multiple currencies, advanced shipping, and marketplace selling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Business VIP<\/strong>&#8216;: $59 per month for everything in the previous plans, plus customized reports, higher limits on things like dropshipping and reviews, and a loyalty program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<p>Wix has a free plan, but it\u2019s limited in the realm of ecommerce. Wix is definitely one of the best ecommerce platforms around, but only with the plans meant to support online stores. The free plan, however, serves as a nice free trial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_852877356480997f96394b794dc00638\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_852877356480997f96394b794dc00638-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_852877356480997f96394b794dc00638-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_852877356480997f96394b794dc00638-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Unlimited products<\/li>\n<li>Plentiful, and highly functional, themes and apps<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a free plan to test things out<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s the easiest design interface around<\/li>\n<li>Complete beginners can build beautiful websites with the drag-and-drop builder, themes, and apps<\/li>\n<li>The pricing is cheaper than most other competitors<\/li>\n<li>You receive essential tools like abandoned cart recovery and selling on social channels in the Basic plan<\/li>\n<li>There are unique tools built in for dropshipping, loyalty programs, and product reviews<\/li>\n<li>Wix has industry-specific dashboards and selling features for fitness, restaurants, and hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_852877356480997f96394b794dc00638-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Limited on storage space and video hours in the Basic and Unlimited plans<\/li>\n<li>Separate dashboards for ecommerce and web design, making it a bit confusing<\/li>\n<li>Some flexibility issues, like how it\u2019s difficult to change the theme after you picked one<\/li>\n<li>Limited access to coding files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-0\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginners. If you don\u2019t know how to code, have never designed a website, or potentially never started a business, Wix is the best ecommerce platform for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, it\u2019s not uncommon for more advanced users to consider Wix, especially since it released a more advanced builder with API access and developer tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_2bea46986a8d90379e67b52acb7674b2\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/wix-ecommerce-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Wix Ecommerce Review 2026: Pros and Cons\">\n\t\t\tWix Ecommerce Review 2026: Pros and Cons\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/wix-pricing\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Wix Pricing 2024: Everything You Need to Know\">\n\t\t\tWix Pricing 2024: Everything You Need to Know\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-bigcommerce\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryBigCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">BigCommerce<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_8abd3f6a11825a29623a9d3180fd5dec\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-pattens-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-pattens-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest for mid to large businesses\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>BigCommerce<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-alt\"><\/i><i class=\"far fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryBigCommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"BigCommerce logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bigcommerce-logo-square.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>9<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>6<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>6<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryBigCommerce\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry BigCommerce\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/bigcommerce-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tBigCommerce Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p>Scaling your business should be priority #1 for you as an entrepreneur. So, why not choose a platform that pushes you to grow?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryBigCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">BigCommerce<\/a> has long been the fiercest competitor to Shopify, but it has shifted its strategy as a platform that fosters rapidly growing online stores. Even its pricing is set up to raise as you increase your sales.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With both enterprise and essential pricing plans, small and large businesses alike can launch a store, grow their business, and utilize essentials like a conversion optimized checkout, an infrastructure built with native features (rather than relying on apps), and even headless commerce options for integrating your store with WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryBigCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aCPhgudcdnfDRV2DVIHC9h9EVX-mFwjQ8CO98Dk4XKfYJZ4AUKO5_jympeWUjulqn6VvojdX3i_NLFLDkN-eokh_kdn_-6iPwQB6lWKGpX_87OkftQ-OcUp1PCwJxdo17sTkomBP_o_Q5kCW74Y_kQ-1676926906.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-1\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The first pricing plan you see on the BigCommerce website is its Enterprise solution. That\u2019s a highly customize system for high-volume businesses. You must request a demo to receive a price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the standard pricing plans under the <strong>Essentials<\/strong> tab on BigCommerce.com:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Standard<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $29 per month for a complete online store with no transaction fees, unlimited staff, products, and storage, a POS, multichannel selling, multiple storefronts, social selling, Google Shopping, a single-page checkout, pro reporting, reviews, real-time shipping quotes, and a blog. This plan is for stores with up to $50k in sales per year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Plus<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $79 per month for everything in the previous plan, plus customer groups, segmentation, an abandoned cart saver, a persistent cart, stored credit cards, and lower credit card rates. This plan is for stores with $180k in sales per year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Pro<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $299 per month for everything in the previous plans, plus Google customer reviews, custom product filtering, and further decreases in credit card rates. This plan is for stores with up to $400k sales per year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Enterprise<\/strong>&#8216;: Custom pricing for everything in the previous plans, unlimited everything, the ShipperHQ shipping rules engine, price lists, unlimited API calls, express routing, priority support, a customer success manager, and the lowest credit card rates offered by BigCommerce.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices listed above are the yearly plans; the monthly plans are slightly more expensive (except for the Standard plan\u2014that\u2019s the same price).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<p>The Plus Plan from BigCommerce is ideal for mid to large-sized businesses with its special credit card rates, abandoned cart saver, and customer groups and segmentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it's pricier than the Standard Plan, the added features make it a worthwhile investment for businesses serious about growth and maximizing their online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d2d7bf6e2d852d78f2fd5c64a5b744d8\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d2d7bf6e2d852d78f2fd5c64a5b744d8-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d2d7bf6e2d852d78f2fd5c64a5b744d8-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d2d7bf6e2d852d78f2fd5c64a5b744d8-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a platform that relies more on built-in features, instead of piecing together multiple apps<\/li>\n<li>The multi-storefront functionality is top-notch<\/li>\n<li>Numerous tools for international selling<\/li>\n<li>You get third-party calculated shipping rates regardless of your plan<\/li>\n<li>BigCommerce has no transaction fees, and doesn\u2019t penalize you for using a third-party payment gateway (like Shopify does)<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s robust reporting in all plans<\/li>\n<li>You can integrate with WordPress, or use the blogging interface, which is better than the competition<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful ecommerce themes\u2014some of the most professional-looking templates on the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d2d7bf6e2d852d78f2fd5c64a5b744d8-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>You must upgrade to the Plus plan for abandoned cart recovery<\/li>\n<li>They make you upgrade your plan when you reach a certain revenue mark per year<\/li>\n<li>Limited shipping discounts<\/li>\n<li>No RSS feeds through the blogging interface<\/li>\n<li>No smart rules for product categorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-1\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing as how BigCommerce requires users to upgrade their plans as their businesses grow, it makes the most sense for mid-sized and large businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-volume ecommerce stores love BigCommerce for its customizable workflows, robust collection of built-in features, and conversion optimized checkout module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_90a4b2c8cedfc9da8213271b50c940a5\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/bigcommerce-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"BigCommerce Review 2024: The Complete Guide\">\n\t\t\tBigCommerce Review 2024: The Complete Guide\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/bigcommerce-enterprise-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"BigCommerce Enterprise Review and Everything You Need to Know\">\n\t\t\tBigCommerce Enterprise Review and Everything You Need to Know\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/bigcommerce-pricing\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"BigCommerce Pricing: What You\u2019re Really Paying For When Scaling a Store\">\n\t\t\tBigCommerce Pricing: What You\u2019re Really Paying For When Scaling a Store\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-squarespace\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquarespace\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Squarespace<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_dc117f8343711a965dccd23fa05e3224\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-barley-white-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-barley-white-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest for Creatives\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Squarespace<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-alt\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/squarespace-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Squarespace logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/squarespace-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/squarespace-logo-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/squarespace-logo-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/squarespace-logo-square.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>10<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Wix\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Squarespace\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/wix-ecommerce-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tSquarespace Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p>With photo-centric themes and a true drag-and-drop builder, Squarespace is the place for creatives to show off their work.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, it\u2019s not a bad platform for any ecommerce business that plans to use high-resolution imagery on their website.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquarespace\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Squarespace<\/a> sells all-in-one website building plans for personal, business, and ecommerce websites, yet we\u2019ll show you why it's considered one of the best ecommerce platforms (hint: much of it has to do with its themes\/design, but we also like the unique products for reservations, subscriptions, and bookings).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquarespace\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/X-EPqPRxnIMKpModSyGmum_fmtFGOrqx_TuCpYUd7Yh5eTVHaTXOfQqxEYf1170-GhmrXGBI61CuIZV13NGl_kA0phZWX_rki7CUSvUnzqwxzzzghrI2RqY9W9I4sy23muXg-4Bz3nP60hqyQaL-Jg-1676926907.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-2\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We won\u2019t list the Personal plan, even though you can embed a PayPal button on your site. It\u2019s more for simple business\/personal websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, Squarespace has three ecommerce-worthy pricing plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Business<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $23 per month for a complete website with fully integrated ecommerce. There\u2019s a 3% transaction fee, but you get templates, advanced analytics, a drag-and-drop editor, extensions, CSS\/JavaScript customization, audience management, promotional popups, a video maker, and unlimited products.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Commerce Basic<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $27 per month for an online store <em>without<\/em> any transaction fees (0%). You also receive everything from the previous plan, plus a checkout on your domain, powerful merchandising, a POS, limited availability labels, selling on Facebook and Instagram, customer accounts, and product reviews.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Commerce Advanced<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $49 per month for everything in the previous plans, 0% transaction fees, advanced shipping, subscriptions, abandoned cart recovery, commerce APIs, advanced discounts, and advanced shipping.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These prices are for the yearly plans, which save you the most money. It\u2019s a little pricier to pay monthly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squarespace offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquarespace\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">free trial that lasts for 14 days<\/a>; they give you an option to extend that free trial for 7 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_573ce515062aee559ac4657f6ad85101\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_573ce515062aee559ac4657f6ad85101-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_573ce515062aee559ac4657f6ad85101-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_573ce515062aee559ac4657f6ad85101-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Industry-leading templates with a flair for showing off high-resolution photos<\/li>\n<li>A true drag-and-drop builder<\/li>\n<li>Advanced website analytics for all plans with ecommerce support<\/li>\n<li>Unique features like subscriptions and bookings (things you\u2019d usually need apps to get)<\/li>\n<li>Easy to navigate the dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Access to CSS and JavaScript tools in all plans<\/li>\n<li>Options for API access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_573ce515062aee559ac4657f6ad85101-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>The abandoned cart functionality requires the most expensive plan<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a 3% transaction fee in the Business plan<\/li>\n<li>Higher pricing than alternatives<\/li>\n<li>Templates can be restrictive, meaning you should select one that you don\u2019t intend to change much<\/li>\n<li>Limited payment processing options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-2\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend Squarespace for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses that sell subscriptions, since it\u2019s built into one of the plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stores with online booking or scheduling needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creatives, or creative businesses that want to highlight beautiful artwork, photography, or general products in a stylistic manner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_7d4adfaa1bf35126ee70783c60c0d30d\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/ultimate-squarespace-commerce-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Squarespace Ecommerce Review (2024) &#8211; 11 Pros and Cons of Using Squarespace\">\n\t\t\tSquarespace Ecommerce Review (2024) &#8211; 11 Pros and Cons of Using Squarespace\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/squarespace-pricing\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Squarespace Pricing Plans 2025 &#8211; Which Squarespace Pricing Plan Should I Pick?\">\n\t\t\tSquarespace Pricing Plans 2025 &#8211; Which Squarespace Pricing Plan Should I Pick?\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sellfy\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySellfy\">Sellfy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_0fe9908fcab58f1e93e4b4bbdf4bd8a2\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-sea-mist-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-sea-mist-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest for creators\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Sellfy<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-alt\"><\/i><i class=\"far fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySellfy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sellfy-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Sellfy logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sellfy-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sellfy-logo-square.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>7<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>6<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>6<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySellfy\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Sellfy\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/sellfy-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tSellfy Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p>Sellfy is an intuitive and holistic eCommerce platform. Almost uniquely, it comes with all the features you need to sell physical, digital, subscription, and POD products without needing third-party integrations.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you can manage all the above product types from the convenience of your Sellfy dashboard.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing, over 60,000 creators use Sellfy to fuel their online stores and have collectively generated more than $100 million in total revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a good choice for those new to eCommerce. Its dashboard and website editor are intuitive to navigate, with some users claiming to have their online stores up and running within days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of in-built marketing features, you can generate and distribute customer discount codes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll also have access to email marketing tools, allowing you to grow your email list and send customers product updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, you can upsell shoppers from their checkout page, which is handy for boosting average order value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can add Facebook and Twitter ad pixels to your store to better monitor the performance of your ads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"sellfy homepage\" class=\"wp-image-73556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal-1536x808.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sellfy-black-friday-deal.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellfy offers monthly billing, but you can save money by opting for its yearly or two-yearly billing cycles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are Sellfy\u2019s pricing plans (quotes based on annual billing):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2018Starter\u2019: <\/strong>For $22 a month, you can launch an eCommerce store from which you can sell unlimited physical, digital, and subscription products that collectively generate up to $10,000 in sales a year. You can also connect a custom web domain and access email marketing features.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2018Business\u2019:<\/strong> At $59 a month, this package is described as Sellfy\u2019s \u2018best value.\u2019 You get everything in the Starter package. However, you can generate up to $50,000 in sales annually and remove Sellfy\u2019s branding from your site. You also benefit from store design migration, cart abandonment functionality, and product upselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2018Premium\u2019:<\/strong> For $119 a month, you get everything in the previous two plans, plus product migration, priority support, and you can generate up to $200,000 in sales a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make over $200,000 in sales a year, you\u2019ll have to contact Sellfy directly for a custom quote. It's also worth noting that Sellfy offers a free two-week trial with no credit card required, and if you decide Sellfy isn\u2019t for you, you can fall back on their 30-day money-back guarantee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_1108a33263f5492b133acff5a2ce892a\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_1108a33263f5492b133acff5a2ce892a-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_1108a33263f5492b133acff5a2ce892a-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_1108a33263f5492b133acff5a2ce892a-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>It\u2019s super easy to get up and running with Sellfy<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a generous 30-day moneyback guarantee<\/li>\n<li>You can add custom code for more granular customization<\/li>\n<li>Sellfy\u2019s array of in-built marketing tools is handy<\/li>\n<li>Sellfy\u2019s embedding features make it easy to sell on other websites<\/li>\n<li>Sellfy enables you to sell various product types from one storefront.<\/li>\n<li>You can list unlimited products<\/li>\n<li>You can provide customers a localized experience because Sellfy translates your online store as per your visitor\u2019s location.<\/li>\n<li>If you sell digital products, you\u2019ll benefit from security features like PDF stamps, download limits, and SSL encryption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_1108a33263f5492b133acff5a2ce892a-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>You have to upgrade your pricing plan if you exceed your package's pre-determined yearly sales limit.<\/li>\n<li>There isn\u2019t a freemium plan available.<\/li>\n<li>Although Sellfy\u2019s themes are beautiful, there are only five to choose from<\/li>\n<li>You have to upgrade to Sellfy\u2019s Business plan to remove Sellfy\u2019s branding from your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellfy is best for those wanting to sell an array of product types from one online store (physical, digital, subscription, and print-on-demand products).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it doesn't integrate with any third-party dropshipping services, so if you're looking to start a dropshipping business, Sellfy isn't the platform for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, Sellfy is also an excellent choice if you already have other websites up and running and wish to embed your Sellfy products (or entire store) onto them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-simvoly\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/SimvolyEcommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Simvoly<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_8a52a1f81e9ad887bbc8667d1b0b3f16\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-pattens-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-pattens-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest white label solution\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Simvoly<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"far fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/SimvolyEcommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/simvoly-logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Simvoly logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/simvoly-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/simvoly-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/simvoly-logo.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>6<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/SimvolyEcommerce\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Simvoly\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/simvoly-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tSimvoly Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for eCommerce businesses looking for an all-in-one website and sales funnel builder with white-label options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Businesses looking for a one-stop website building and eCommerce solution may benefit from considering the lesser-known Simvoly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been around since <a href=\"https:\/\/simvoly.com\/about-us\">2016<\/a>, and since Simvoly's launch, more than 1 million websites have been created using it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvoly offers a range of features, including a drag-and-drop page builder, 200+ templates, custom checkouts (<strong>including one-click upsells and downsells<\/strong>), eCommerce functionality (<strong>including physical and digital products, services, and subscription memberships<\/strong>), email and automation flows, sales funnels, A\/B testing, and even white-label options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review-1024x468.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review-1536x702.png 1536w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Simvoly-Review.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-3\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvoly offers a range of pricing packages, but looking specifically at its eCommerce plans, there are four:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal<\/strong>: $12\/mo paid annually or $18 month-to-month &#8211; for one website, full eCommerce features, one funnel, 20 website pages, funnel analytics, A\/B testing, CRM, 10GB bandwidth for up to 10,000 monthly site visitors, Access to the AI Assistant, SSL, 1,200 emails to 100 monthly subscribers, the ability to list five products, access analytics, quizzes and surveys, and 0% transaction fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>&nbsp;$29\/mo paid annually or $36 month-to-month &#8211; for all the above and five funnels, unlimited website pages, 60GB bandwidth for 60,000 monthly site visitors, bump offers, 1-click upsells, you can list 100 products, and manage recurring payments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth: <\/strong>$59\/mo paid annually or $69 month-to-month- for all the above and 20 funnels, 6,000 emails to 500 subscribers per month, you can list unlimited products, and get 200 GB bandwidth for up to 200,000 monthly site visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro: <\/strong>$149\/mo paid annually or $179 month-to-month &#8211; for all the above and three websites, unlimited funnels, unlimited pages, 12,000 emails to a maximum of 1,000 subscribers per month, and 400GB of bandwidth for up to 400,000 monthly site visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above, there are price plans for additional email and automation capabilities if you exceed your month\u2019s subscription allowance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices start at $9\/mo for up to 500 more subscribers, rising to $399\/mo for 100,000+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, there are three price plans aimed at anyone after white-label options. This option <strong>is aimed at developers, SaaS, and agencies creating websites<\/strong> for multiple clients or those wishing to offer clients a DIY website-building solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These plans start at <strong>$59\/mo paid annually<\/strong> or <strong>$69 if you pay monthly<\/strong> and rise to <strong>$199\/mo paid annuall<\/strong>y or <strong>$249 if you pay monthly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_f32eb0c0e104443287acf21d2a7e5540\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_f32eb0c0e104443287acf21d2a7e5540-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_f32eb0c0e104443287acf21d2a7e5540-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_f32eb0c0e104443287acf21d2a7e5540-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>There's a decent choice of attractive, mobile, SEO-optimized, and customizable templates.<\/li>\n<li>The drag-and-drop page builder is effortless to use<\/li>\n<li>Simvoly is more than a website builder; each plan offers AI assistance, sales funnel building, analytics, full eCommerce capabilities, generous bandwidth, unlimited website pages on all but the cheapest plan, and more.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed.<\/li>\n<li>You can create quizzes and surveys to capture leads on all but the cheapest plan.<\/li>\n<li>Capterra and GetApp users each give it 4.8 stars out of 5<\/li>\n<li>You can set up an eCommerce store selling physical and digital products, membership plans, and services.<\/li>\n<li>Complete white labeling is available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_f32eb0c0e104443287acf21d2a7e5540-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>There\u2019s a limit on how many products you can list on all but the two most expensive plans<\/li>\n<li>The White Label pricing structure is confusing<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a less well-known and, therefore, less explored option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvoly is best for eCommerce store owners with smaller product catalogs looking for a website platform that also offers sales funnel building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also a good option if you need a white-label website-building solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some of its competitors (e.g., Wix) <strong>offer greater AI capabilities<\/strong>. Simvoly\u2019s AI is restricted to generating SEO titles, descriptions, and product information. Unlike Wix, its AI Assistant won\u2019t create an entire website for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvoly also has a bit of a learning curve. So newbies may prefer one of the alternatives on this list. That said, the free trial offers plenty of time to get acquainted with how Simvoly works, so you have nothing to lose by trying it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-square-online\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Square Online<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-our-pick-block-block_978598b3c276c51a28cb933b7a9bd69e\" class=\"ep-our-pick-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-desert-storm-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-desert-storm-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-our-pick-block__title\">\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tBest for retailers\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__product-name\">\n\t\t\t<span>Square Online<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"far fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__logo\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/square-logo-square-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-43x43 size-43x43\" alt=\"Square Online logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/square-logo-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/square-logo-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/square-logo-square.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/square-logo-square-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 43px) 100vw, 43px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__ratings\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Pricing<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>9<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Ease of Use<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Templates and Design<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>7<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t<span>Features<\/span>\n\t\t<span><span>8<\/span>\/10<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\tTry Square Online\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/square-online-store-review\" class=\"btn btn--hover-effect\">\n\t\t\tSquare Online Review\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-our-pick-block__description\">\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Square Online<\/a>, from the well-known payment processing company, strives to provide as many free online selling tools as possible. This works out well, since merchants receive a free online store, payment processor, and promotional tools.<\/p>\n<p>Square makes its money by collecting credit card fees. So, there are minimal upfront costs, but you\u2019re limited to using Square as a payment gateway.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, the free plan isn\u2019t the only option to consider. There are premium plans for more advanced ecommerce features. But for retail and most online stores, the free plan seems like a winner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gpIvRAbFPw7-Q_kbLFMEJ9je3nosF7Q0jI8h1I6Ixdo13vN1u5VyrHZ4jGqJEbQUDOV6_0MGYmDoLqIyESyj9iimPSuvCcgnBTz-hVlHdK7HNaVJC11hQHZ-dhR_T98nPM79fCroPk55C5cs8FSp_Q-1676926907.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-4\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of online and retail selling tools are available for free. There are, however, two premium plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the roundup:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Free<\/strong>&#8216;: $0 for a website builder with SEO tools, acceptance of multiple payment types, Square processing already configured, a complete online store, social selling, shipping and pickup and local delivery, syncing with Square POS, order\/fulfillment management, automatic tax calculations, donations, unlimited products, marketing tools, and more. This plan lacks analytics.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Plus<\/strong>&#8216;: $29 per month for everything in the previous plan, plus expanded site customization, customer accounts, personalized ordering, advanced item settings, PayPal support, and self serve ordering. This plan also removes Square branding, allows for custom domains, and offers abandoned cart recovery.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Premium<\/strong>&#8216;: $79 per month for all features in previous plans, plus a decreased credit card processing fee, and real-time shipping rates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For each plan you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An online store right out of the box; it\u2019s great as long as you want to avoid customizing too much<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intuitive interface for adding products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can actually integrate with other website builders and platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_ebd36a65f941ddd3e1f774884f0ba8f2\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_ebd36a65f941ddd3e1f774884f0ba8f2-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_ebd36a65f941ddd3e1f774884f0ba8f2-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_ebd36a65f941ddd3e1f774884f0ba8f2-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Competitive pricing, and a free plan with most features you need for selling online and in retail<\/li>\n<li>A powerful point of sale system (with industry-leading hardware)<\/li>\n<li>Mobile point of sale<\/li>\n<li>Direct integrations between online stores and retail point of sales<\/li>\n<li>One of the few platforms with in-house, curbside, and on-demand delivery options (and self-serve QR code ordering)<\/li>\n<li>Built in methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Cash App Pay<\/li>\n<li>Most marketing features come with all plans (including the free one); like a blog, lead-capture forms, coupons, social ads, social selling, and SEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_ebd36a65f941ddd3e1f774884f0ba8f2-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>No analytics in the free plan<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re stuck using Square for payment processing (not a bad thing, but it\u2019s nice to have options)<\/li>\n<li>Free plan doesn\u2019t allow custom domains<\/li>\n<li>The online store designs are too simple<\/li>\n<li>Not enough credit card discounts to make high-volume processing cost-effective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-3\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tough to consider anything outside of Square if you\u2019re running a retail\/ecommerce hybrid. Square helps you launch a nice online store for free, while also running your entire point of sale. And it has a large selection of mobile hardware, along with unique features for self-serve ordering, in-house delivery, and order status alerts.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"32201379ed24dd9b72662318cdd9fdad\" data-index=\"5\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<span>\r\n  <a class=\"ep-in-post-banner-top\" href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/shopify\/mr\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5079\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/starting-a-less-wide-store-with-one-dollar.png\" alt=\"Try-Shopify\" \/>\r\n  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <span class=\"ep-disclosure-link ep-disclosure-link--right\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/disclosures\">Advertisment \u24d8<\/a>\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_0d3c3636759718e85e4d8c179c0264aa\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/square-online-store-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Square Online Review (2024): Everything You Need to Know\">\n\t\t\tSquare Online Review (2024): Everything You Need to Know\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-ecwid-best-for-small-business-startups\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryEcwid\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Ecwid<\/a> &#8211; Best for small business \/ startups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryEcwid\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wmQFDTfnpdTFnmlizp5K5LGM4gyI54ZGCxOnL8N4Xl8kdxOtX0IY-G0HUySHCqFsIjEL67gqNe8xsSpyxLFa-yTlt1KaG3IXWgvMyTLy6kAUY2D__x2cXFZJhioikaHFnalMsiU-agCggr-kXbWArw-1676926908.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller businesses, startups, and content creators should flock to Ecwid due to its external platform compatibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the entire idea behind Ecwid, to add ecommerce functionality to any website, whether it\u2019s WordPress, Joomla, or even any of the ecommerce platforms on this list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryEcwid\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Ecwid<\/a> offers a free plan, along with features for selling anywhere online. Pin products on social posts, sync with online marketplaces, or list products on your blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire platform is similar to the Shopify Starter plan, but with far more features. That\u2019s why we like it as one of the best ecommerce platforms for small businesses and startups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-5\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Free<\/strong>&#8216;: $0 for an online store, social advertising, Facebook pixel, tax invoices, support for 5 products, an instant site builder, the ability to add your store to any website, themes, Apple Pay, email support, and embedding on dozens of platforms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Venture<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $14.08 per month for everything in the previous plan, plus support for 100 products, a Facebook shop, Instagram store, TikTok ads, discount coupons, auto tax calculations, inventory tracking, mobile apps, chat support, custom fields, custom domains, advanced SEO, pre-orders, access to extensions, Facebook Messenger, discounts, and gift cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Business<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $29.08 per month for everything in the previous plans, plus abandoned cart emails, a mobile POS, selling on Amazon and eBay, automated email marketing, phone support, subscriptions, multiple languages, manual order creation, product variants, filters, advanced inventory tracking, dimensional shipping rates, more staff accounts, scheduled order pickup, and wholesale pricing groups.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Unlimited<\/strong>&#8216;: Starting at $82.50 per month for all features from previous plans, plus priority support, a POS like Square, Clover, or Alice, and a potentially free (and branded) mobile app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<p>The above prices are for yearly plans. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll get the most savings. Monthly plans are available for a higher price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d50a15a3d31aa1ef3261f67f617e12cb\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d50a15a3d31aa1ef3261f67f617e12cb-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d50a15a3d31aa1ef3261f67f617e12cb-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d50a15a3d31aa1ef3261f67f617e12cb-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Put an online store on platforms like WordPress, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, Joomla, Blogger, Tumblr, and more<\/li>\n<li>Advanced inventory tracking<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a completely free plan<\/li>\n<li>Pricing is inexpensive across the board<\/li>\n<li>Ecwid offers the simplest way to turn any site into an ecommerce store<\/li>\n<li>Decent point of sale support<\/li>\n<li>Multilingual store versions<\/li>\n<li>Automated tax calculations<\/li>\n<li>Respectable themes with a pretty nice \u201cinstant site\u201d builder (a great way to start your design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_d50a15a3d31aa1ef3261f67f617e12cb-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>The free plan limits you to 5 products (which is truly just for content creators who want to add a few items to their blog or social site)<\/li>\n<li>In fact, only the highest plan has unlimited product support<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t sell digital goods on the free plan<\/li>\n<li>Abandoned cart recovery requires the Business plan<\/li>\n<li>SEO is limited, especially in the free plan<\/li>\n<li>Not many integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-4\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecwid was made for small businesses, startups, and content creators, and it has remained that way. Every feature that comes out is meant for the hustlers and entrepreneurs out there. Its flexibility is unparalleled; integrate the online store with any other platform, and don\u2019t worry about compatibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_915f944962ed392328546e3850a93e11\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/ecwid-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Ecwid Review 2025: Everything You Need to Know\">\n\t\t\tEcwid Review 2025: Everything You Need to Know\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-easy-digital-downloads-edd-best-for-selling-digital-goods\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryEDD\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)<\/a> &#8211; Best for Selling Digital Goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryEDD\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DDRFf0h0kCEe_iGUaQh7lmgdz28szWlPHSgeTSvi3JZSqhg42bBxEuzQJAkf0ggwwjUET-8Ri2XMoWxC9f-s-p6zxJP8U2ZKxGoGtI4vqdcm6u3OhGeRrEp9aNt8kNenMbFDS9CMVZl50arR0lwCnw-1676926909.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy Digital Downloads, or EDD, is your go-to solution for selling digital products. It\u2019s a WordPress integration (similar to WooCommerce, but focused primarily on digital downloads), that turns any WordPress site or blog into an online store. The simplicity of EDD makes it desirable for just about any content creator interested in selling digital goods with far more advanced features for that purpose when compared to other platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With EDD, you can list products like PDF files, eBooks, audio tracks, and software. EDD provides tools for accepting payments, creating discount codes, and sending out the downloadable files after someone makes a purchase. It\u2019s one of the best ecommerce platforms in general, but primarily for digital goods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-6\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-digital-downloads\/\">free version<\/a>, but it\u2019s limited. We recommend using it as a free trial, then upgrading to a premium (and extremely affordable) subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal: Starting at $99.50 per year to support one site and receive a multi-currency interface, an \u201cadd to cart\u201d popup, acquisition survey, free downloads, per product emails, cross-selling and upselling, a variable price switcher, and social discounts. You also get all email marketing extensions from EDD.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended: Starting at $179.55 per year for everything in the previous plan, plus all payment gateway extensions, and an onslaught of other features like PayPal, Stripe, a wallet, conditional gateways, Zapier, a pro version for discounts, Dropbox storage, Braintree, recurring payments, content restriction, and support for Authorize.net.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional: Starting at $269.55 per year for everything in the previous plans, plus custom deliverables, recently viewed items, EDD wishlists, checkout fields manager, file uploads, frontend submissions, purchase limits, recommended products, simple shipping, push notifications, software licensing, and commissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Access Pass: Starting at $399.60 for all previously listed features, plus a long list of advanced features such as re-sent receipts, slack integrations, campaign tracking, advanced reports, fraud monitoring, featured downloads, terms per product, coupon importer, widgets, Gravity Forms checkout, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above prices are the regular promotions, so you may see slightly higher prices. But EDD has frequent discounts similar to what\u2019s listed. Each plan allows for an unlimited number of products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_040eb2188b0bd88628410c138ab8f7d7\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_040eb2188b0bd88628410c138ab8f7d7-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_040eb2188b0bd88628410c138ab8f7d7-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_040eb2188b0bd88628410c138ab8f7d7-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>It integrates with WordPress, which should be a comfortable interface for most content creators looking to sell digital products<\/li>\n<li>Although it\u2019s limited in its features, EDD offers a free plan that\u2019s suitable for testing the platform<\/li>\n<li>Easy setup<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s ready to go right out of the box<\/li>\n<li>Excellent reporting<\/li>\n<li>Far more features for digital sales than any other platform<\/li>\n<li>Highly customizable checkout module and product pages<\/li>\n<li>Dozens of extensions for things like recurring payments, software licensing, comparing products, and generating QR codes (there are also numerous third-party extensions to seek out)<\/li>\n<li>Multivendor support for building a marketplace<\/li>\n<li>Secure file storage and pirating protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_040eb2188b0bd88628410c138ab8f7d7-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>You can\u2019t add it to any other platform besides WordPress<\/li>\n<li>Limited customer support (they typically just try to send you to online documentation)<\/li>\n<li>The list of extensions gets confusing (we\u2019d rather many of these features were built into the platform)<\/li>\n<li>Many users say the default checkout and page designs seem outdated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-5\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy Digital Downloads stands strong as the top contender for digital sellers. If you create <strong>eBooks, PDFs, music, videos, courses, or anything that requires email delivery<\/strong>, EDD makes it all happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that reason, we like it for content creators everywhere. If you\u2019ve ever tried to use Shopify or WooCommerce for digital downloads, you\u2019ll know that there are many features missing. EDD covers it all for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_a41892dcc9e791896ced22febcdd1d9d\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/easy-digital-downloads-review-selling-digital-stuff-ease\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Easy Digital Downloads Review: My Verdict for 2025\">\n\t\t\tEasy Digital Downloads Review: My Verdict for 2025\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-medusa-js-best-open-source-platform\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryMedusa\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Medusa.js<\/a> &#8211; Best Open Source Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryMedusa\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IGh427dHbkjVDG_ide4g_0h65GqtvE8cuqp7RtOk8MAYcuVW8SxGKNZvDX9nbnS1TTaJXmUplndQU1SEsiuG0Fok5mepFaCOuBTmas3D-poAzW9tDKZlhl2cJ4MvE1YtkTgtLdusUrTxiQCUY8UVmA-1676926909.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Billed as an open-source alternative to Shopify, Medusa.js provides developers an opportunity to build ecommerce sites for free. It\u2019s similar to WordPress, but with a more advanced interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d argue it replaces Magento as the #1 open-source ecommerce platform, since Magento is now owned by and sold by Adobe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryMedusa\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Medusa.js<\/a> website is rich with development documentation. You can build and integrate anything you want with the system, and there\u2019s a strong community to fall back on for questions and discussion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-7\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The self-hosted version is free forever.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must contact Medusa.js for a price quote to get premium customer support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The creators of Medusa also offer referrals to developers if you need someone to create a site for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_14eac06315b6ea62c21ff14945a6c2e9\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_14eac06315b6ea62c21ff14945a6c2e9-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_14eac06315b6ea62c21ff14945a6c2e9-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_14eac06315b6ea62c21ff14945a6c2e9-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>It\u2019s extremely fast<\/li>\n<li>The frontend is unattached from the backend, making for a less bulky interface<\/li>\n<li>Deployment only requires three commands<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s designed for developers<\/li>\n<li>Build a completely custom website, with endless integrations<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s completely free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_14eac06315b6ea62c21ff14945a6c2e9-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>The built-in features are limited; you\u2019ll find it pretty barebones if just moving from a platform like Shopify (The point, however, is to build from the ground up with Medusa.js)<\/li>\n<li>The themes are fairly rudimentary<\/li>\n<li>There aren\u2019t many plugins to choose from<\/li>\n<li>You must have a developer, or be a developer yourself, to use Medusa.js; it\u2019s too complicated otherwise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-6\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We like it for developers who want a free, open-source system with more potential than WordPress and advanced customization you can\u2019t find from some of the best ecommerce platforms like Shopify and Bigcommerce. This definitely isn\u2019t a platform for beginners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_35367355e873509c0a2c18f8c0e20c67\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/medusa-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Medusa Review (2024) &#8211; An Open Source Alternative to Shopify?\">\n\t\t\tMedusa Review (2024) &#8211; An Open Source Alternative to Shopify?\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/shopify-vs-medusa\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"I\u2019ve Tested and Reviewed Shopify vs Medusa: Which Platform Is Right for Your Business?\">\n\t\t\tI\u2019ve Tested and Reviewed Shopify vs Medusa: Which Platform Is Right for Your Business?\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/open-source-ecommerce-platforms\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"Best Open Source Ecommerce Platforms for 2026\">\n\t\t\tBest Open Source Ecommerce Platforms for 2026\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-woocommerce-best-for-wordpress-sites\">11. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWooCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a> &#8211; Best for WordPress Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWooCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/yhU1Y0ZxD-y3Ufb2Urzo3zRzcYBsfZyNo-VNssGD_QHutea7B8e0CNHduB5brc4QUPQ_DrHlP3lh7y8ntpMr-3wZaCK7QjMuUHk8rVmPb49ecrT4msxvLHsm7d4Wcf80fLta6A0eBCR4lbai8qC61A-1676926910.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWooCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a> falls between Shopify and Medusa.js in terms of its user base and user-friendliness. WooCommerce turns any WordPress website into an online store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is open-source and free. The WooCommerce plugin is also free. It works well right out of the box, <strong>but most legitimate online stores require additional extensions for full functionality<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress offers the best blogging platform in the business. It\u2019s wonderful for content creation, but you must keep in mind that it\u2019s highly customizable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good thing for some people (like developers), but <strong>may feel intimidating to others<\/strong>. For example, you must go out and get a theme, a hosting package, and site optimization plugins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_48327a29a5b275c9184dff4880d15d9a\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_48327a29a5b275c9184dff4880d15d9a-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_48327a29a5b275c9184dff4880d15d9a-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_48327a29a5b275c9184dff4880d15d9a-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Sell anything, and make any type of online store; from marketplaces to digital goods, and physical items to auctions, it\u2019s all possible with WooCommerce<\/li>\n<li>The plugin is free<\/li>\n<li>Themes and extensions are affordable and readily available<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a strong community and plentiful documentation about WooCommerce online<\/li>\n<li>Limitless customization, with access to site files and coding areas<\/li>\n<li>Integrate with any of the popular payment gateways<\/li>\n<li>Solid \u201cgetting started\u201d guide<\/li>\n<li>Quality security<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited products<\/li>\n<li>Solid reporting and inventory management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_48327a29a5b275c9184dff4880d15d9a-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Extras are almost always necessary; you\u2019ll end up installing things like optimization plugins, along with ecommerce extensions for subscriptions, payment gateways, and merchandising<\/li>\n<li>Extra costs can build up, whether it\u2019s for development fees or extension subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>It takes a considerable amount of work to make a functional, good-looking store<\/li>\n<li>Shipping rates aren\u2019t included out of the box<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t easily sync with marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon<\/li>\n<li>Speed and performance is heavily reliant on your host<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-7\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re comfortable creating content on WordPress, or already have a website running on WordPress, WooCommerce is the marquee solution for selling online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason you\u2019d go elsewhere is if only selling digital goods (in that case, go for Easydigitaldownloads).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce is also popular with developers, or merchants who crave full control over the customization of their websites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not quite as simple as Shopify or Squarespace, but you have significantly stronger customization tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-further-reading-block-block_02c0b7d281bbf1daffd9a2a1a44deeb0\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ep-further-reading-block__title\">\n\t\t<span>Further reading \ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"ep-further-reading-block__posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-reviews\/woocommerce-review\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"WooCommerce Review (2024): The King of Ecommerce Plugins on WordPress\">\n\t\t\tWooCommerce Review (2024): The King of Ecommerce Plugins on WordPress\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-resources\/woocommerce-pricing\" class=\"ep-further-reading-block__post\" title=\"WooCommerce Pricing (2023): The Real Cost of a WooCommerce Online Store\">\n\t\t\tWooCommerce Pricing (2023): The Real Cost of a WooCommerce Online Store\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-webflow-best-for-no-code-store-design\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWebflow\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Webflow<\/a> &#8211; Best for No-Code Store Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWebflow\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gYaoq03bkAUqptj4ydhbdMV6Ig9_A-C5gGGmtm0Qubncs-WhHOvVgjzzEJMAnoVZQzV24jVQGzlFOeFLWZI0Fw5eMyRrosh7zzCj0AWAAS3ErYBrUt1wUIDQ5wFTv8JkwaUoKOSlMZx4ZFcMguLocQ-1676926911.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your main priority is to avoid code altogether, take a peek at Webflow. It\u2019s a highly customizable, drag-and-drop website builder <strong>that automatically adjusts website coding based on the visual modifications you make<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryWebflow\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Webflow<\/a> reverses the development process, building visually first, <em>then<\/em> generating the necessary code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to this methodology, it\u2019s possible to never touch a line of code while constructing a Webflow online store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We won\u2019t say it\u2019s necessarily good for beginners, but rather a speedier option for developers to make highly customized sites. For that reason, Webflow is one of the best ecommerce platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing-8\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>General websites have their own pricing packages, ranging from free to $49 per month, but ecommerce plans are a different story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have three Webflow subscriptions to choose from for an ecommerce store:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong>: Starting at $29 per month for 500 products, 2,000 CMS items, a 2% transaction fee, custom checkout, custom shopping cart, email product fields, email customization, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, auto tax calculations, unlimited sales, social selling, Mailchimp integration, custom code integration, manual shipping rules, and 3 staff accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus<\/strong>: Starting at $74 per month for everything in the previous plan, plus 0% transaction fees, 5,000 products, 10,000 CMS items, unbranded emails, and 10 staff accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong>: Starting at $212 per month for 15,000 products, 10,000 CMS items, and 15 staff accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<p>The above pricing is for yearly billing, which gets you the best rate. Pricing goes up if paying on a monthly basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_559f54c5bc0733cc7b5c46535ac1856c\" class=\"ep-pros-cons-block ep-pros-cons-block--vertical-layout\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__tabs\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__pros-button active\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_559f54c5bc0733cc7b5c46535ac1856c-pros\">Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn ep-pros-cons-block__cons-button\" aria-controls=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_559f54c5bc0733cc7b5c46535ac1856c-cons\">Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__pros\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_559f54c5bc0733cc7b5c46535ac1856c-pros\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tPros \ud83d\udc4d\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Absolutely no need for coding<\/li>\n<li>Highly customizable online stores with excellent SEO<\/li>\n<li>Integrations with numerous third-party extensions and widgets<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic content and product collections<\/li>\n<li>Live prototyping for visualizing every change you make to your ecommerce site before publishing<\/li>\n<li>Excellent collaboration tools for building online stores with a team<\/li>\n<li>Web hosting is included, fast, and secure<\/li>\n<li>You gain access to thousands of templates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__cons\" id=\"ep-pros-cons-block-block_559f54c5bc0733cc7b5c46535ac1856c-cons\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__title\">\n\t\t\t\tCons \ud83d\udc4e\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ep-pros-cons-block__list-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>When you need to edit code, it\u2019s not all that intuitive<\/li>\n<li>Although it\u2019s a no-code designer, there is a fairly steep learning curve<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s an arbitrary limit of 100 static pages<\/li>\n<li>Some basic ecommerce functionality isn\u2019t built into the system, like filters and subscriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-highlighted-box-block-block_f7f54a1a842679ab74b3ce4b48ac4149\" class=\"ep-highlighted-box-block\" style=\"\n\t\t--block-background-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-surface);\n\t\t--block-text-color: var(--ep-box-lavender-blue-on-surface);\n\t\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-it-best-for-nbsp-8\">Who is it best for?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Webflow is an interesting case because you can customize anything on your website (<strong>giving you more control than from a platform like Shopify<\/strong>), yet it doesn\u2019t use any code (so it\u2019s actually somewhat like Shopify with visual building). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s not quite as user-friendly as Shopify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we\u2019d argue that Webflow is for intermediate users who want a faster way to develop incredibly customized online stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d recommend Webflow for online store owners who intend to hire a developer, <strong>but they still would like to learn how to customize the site themselves<\/strong>. It\u2019s a middle ground platform where both developers and beginners can dabble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-ecommerce-platforms-to-consider-nbsp\">Other Ecommerce Platforms to Consider&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t found a solution from our list of the best ecommerce platforms, here are some other options that are widely used and recommended from our testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adobe-commerce\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryAdobeCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Adobe Commerce<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryAdobeCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/XTw5aZNAUdfQJwiTAFNmT6zAyKfz-6_jkVlxeMu7rawDb9Q3570msn5GzdQCMSaFjBY6qSVwceR4x1nWADsXY4zNQhPpdwmgS38Q8LCNIchZNGEBoUhlMQRlr536VKn1k1G5oMex3AHaRUDNaps69A-1676926912.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryAdobeCommerce\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Adobe Commerce<\/a> used to be called Magento. It was an open source, highly customizable ecommerce platform that fueled millions of online stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After its purchase by Adobe, things have changed a bit. You can still technically download the open-source version of Magento, <strong>but all updated features come in the Adobe Commerce Pro package<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing is customizable, and requires a demo and quote. Having said that, it\u2019s a powerful online store building solution with <strong>image optimization, deployment tools, API access, and extreme customization<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We like it best for B2B merchants, but it stands strong for B2C due to its agility, integrations, and handling of spikes in traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-podia\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Podia\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Podia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Podia\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foaAu4JE5Vg4bJ0Gw-lpaFPlorFWjk04sIB1m_zDpWkyTJRo6nCpK29JJs4cIr2TpNdkG_Qz4LRYRWlPSv-jgCMZdE0jn3zpj-SrOctvZmehgffSYjaC8xuMwtCCk86KgQ2U8azmZOD5quu_Lcs6sA-1676926913.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/Podia\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Podia<\/a> has its footing in the online course market, but actually serves as an all-in-one ecommerce platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a free plan with extremely high transaction fees, <strong>along with two other plans that start at $33 per month<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend Podia for online course sellers, or those with digital downloads. It\u2019s popular with merchants selling webinars as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some benefits of Podia include its <strong>built-in community features<\/strong>, where you can create topics, accept members, and upload videos to the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also email marketing, coupons, affiliate marketing, and sales tracking. Not to mention, Podia offers advanced tools for <strong>PayPal, social tracking, Zapier triggers, and third-party code<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gumroad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryGumroad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Gumroad<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryGumroad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/eAlyl4n54Z6qPEh4EwzETBgx7KlTCHnLtRIZzI_mgkoscZXN0kQL5dnlrEw3wXtW9TxmgwBJDMPuua9Bxzavd5kvyTcQzSakErZRjkUIMBzSLLEet8IByFjqOTmAxKMQrbzZ1wCT_YKnTfWp-j6zMQ-1676926913.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryGumroad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Gumroad<\/a> is one of the most popular places for content creators to sell online. For one, it\u2019s free to use. The startup costs remain low (Gumroad makes most of its money from slightly higher than average transaction fees).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of Gumroad is its simplicity. You\u2019re definitely not making a fully branded online store, but you receive a landing page shop and payment processing right off the shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing is straightforward: <strong>10% of all sales, and that\u2019s it<\/strong>. No monthly subscriptions involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features include a custom landing page, embedding on other websites, simple memberships, subscriptions, multiple currencies, payment processing, coupons, and digital products (<strong>in fact, that\u2019s what you\u2019ll mainly sell on Gumroad<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zyro-by-hostinger\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryZyro\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Zyro<\/a> by Hostinger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryZyro\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3oBwpgMZF1zwEsevj9v48cE3gAqn6mhTlSHE6RcQAYca3uKx8f1lrSpfFsGXgRYLcDZvg3Y03UEWO2CpdQLpU8rCrw_9hy0CFWOMRQqrOOnOTEMGa8XBYecQ7VqOBkASFBSZcpW9X8Dc3KT5PKUISA-1676926914.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryZyro\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Zyro<\/a> is a website building and ecommerce platform solution from Hostinger. It\u2019s mainly a way for Hostinger to get you to sign up for their website hosting, but Zyro is actually a powerful tool in itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing starts at $3.59 per month<\/strong> but, in typically Hostinger fashion, will increase after the promotional period. For the Business (Ecommerce) plan, <strong>expect to eventually pay $14.99 per month<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, we consider it one of the best ecommerce platforms if you like a simple setup, intuitive inventory management, and automated selling tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get paid instantly using methods like Google and Apple Pay, and have hundreds of ecommerce templates to choose from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but the shipping and delivery gets handled within Zyro, with automated shipping statuses, payment tracking, and order histories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Ecommerce Platform?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics \u2013 what actually is an ecommerce platform?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ecommerce platform is a software solution, <strong>designed to provide business owners with the tools they need to set up a digital store and begin selling online<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each platform on the market today comes with its own unique set of capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>virtually every ecommerce tool will have the core functionality<\/strong> companies need to manage an online retail business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most solutions will allow you to build online stores (with your own custom domain name), complete with blog pages, product pages, and checkout options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll also feature tools for managing transactions, order fulfilment, customer support, and returns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some offerings can also include advanced solutions for specific business needs, <strong>such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/epos-reviews\/the-best-pos-system\">POS integrations<\/a> or options for multi-channel selling across marketplaces and social media platforms<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall \u201cbest\u201d ecommerce platform for you <strong>will depend on your business model<\/strong>, sales strategy, and overall plan for growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve chosen the best options above based on their ability to appeal to a wide range of business types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn about which are the best ecommerce platforms for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid to large businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retailers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small businesses and startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selling digital goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running your site on an open source system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No-code store design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-look-for-when-choosing-the-best-ecommerce-platforms\">What to Look for When Choosing the Best Ecommerce Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important to recognize that not all ecommerce platforms are equally suitable for all brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>it's recommended to compile a list of essential features<\/strong> that you require before beginning your platform search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What may be the best ecommerce platform for one store <strong>could potentially result in higher expenses for other businesses in the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of must-have features to guide your search:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reasonable, scaleable pricing:<\/strong> within your budget and flexible enough to grow with your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for enough products: <\/strong>do you need to sell 10 or 1,000 products?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment gateways that work for your business: <\/strong>some payment processors only work in some countries, or for certain industries. Make sure you check to see that your ecommerce platform supports the payment gateway you want.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design elements suitable for your skill level:<\/strong> are you a developer who wants full coding customization, or a complete beginner? Do you want a drag-and-drop builder or a visible section-based builder? And does the platform provide quality templates?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations and built-in tools:<\/strong> You want to ensure that your ecommerce platform has all the unique features you need to run your business. If not, make sure it has a large collection of apps or integrations to complete the construction of your store.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great customer support:<\/strong> online documentation is good; chat\/email support is better; phone support is best, especially when money is on the line.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing tools:<\/strong> like email marketing, social selling, and search engine ads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Ways to source products and ship them to customers:<\/strong> these often come in the form of apps or integrations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn all about the best ecommerce platforms from our in-depth testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_19f285d8e2a28f4dea003532f4d3ae61\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">Our Methodology<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_19f285d8e2a28f4dea003532f4d3ae61-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_19f285d8e2a28f4dea003532f4d3ae61-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At ecommerce-platforms.com, we test and review hundreds of ecommerce platforms, website builders, and extensions regularly. For this evaluation, we took dozens of our top-rated platforms and compared them side-by-side.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We then sought the best ecommerce platforms by comparing the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features<\/li>\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n<li>Customization<\/li>\n<li>Design<\/li>\n<li>Customer Support<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If a platform ended up with low scores in one or two of the categories, we removed it from the list. We eventually narrowed our search to the finalists, and ranked them based on how comfortable the public feels about the platforms. For this, we dove deep into user reviews and ratings. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecomm.design\/\">we utilized the Ecommerce.design website<\/a> to understand which platforms are used for the most beautiful online stores in the world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our rankings also pertained to specific niches. So, for example, a platform that only caters to digital downloads wouldn\u2019t be as high as one that covers all types of businesses.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To keep readers up-to-date, we\u2019re constantly revising this article to ensure you have the most recent information possible.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-go-to-top-block-block_368d9b9ad22c6f2cb59d421bb2f4a624\" class=\"ep-go-to-top-block\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-go-to-top-block__btn\">\n\t\t<span>Go to the top<\/span>\n\t\t<svg width=\"23\" height=\"23\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.778 19.335c4.296 4.296 11.26 4.296 15.556 0 4.296-4.296 4.296-11.26 0-15.557-4.295-4.295-11.26-4.295-15.556 0-4.296 4.296-4.296 11.261 0 15.557zM17.92 5.193A9 9 0 115.192 17.92 9 9 0 0117.92 5.193zm-6.37 5.543l2.925 2.924a1.16 1.16 0 101.64-1.64l-3.68-3.68a1.157 1.157 0 00-.885-.338 1.157 1.157 0 00-.885.338l-3.68 3.68a1.16 1.16 0 001.641 1.64l2.924-2.924z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\">Frequently asked questions \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter specific questions during your research, read through the following FAQs to help you along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we provide honest answers to the most pressing questions. This way, you have ideas for which ecommerce platforms to utilize based on your industry, the size of your business, and which types of features you may need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the FAQs serve as summaries of what was outlined above, but we also touch on the best ecommerce platforms for things like SEO, dropshipping, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you're still struggling to narrow down your search, use the FAQs to help!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_9be9a8b865e8ba25fff16c735dee5288\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's The Best Ecommerce Platform for SEO?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_9be9a8b865e8ba25fff16c735dee5288-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_9be9a8b865e8ba25fff16c735dee5288-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>SEO is essential for bringing in new customers organically. You ecommerce platform should have built-in SEO tools for getting your products found online, along with a blog for creating custom content. We're also interested in automated optimization features, and on-page SEO for targeting keywords and optimizating by hand.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Based on our testing and research, these are the best ecommerce platforms for SEO:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Shopify<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/GoShopify\" rel=\"sponsored\">Shopify<\/a> is a feature-rich ecommerce platform, and you can always turn to an app if something is missing. This is particularly true for SEO. The backend is setup to ensure all your pages are optimized for SEO. Manually insert on-page SEO data, or have Shopify complete all of that for you. It's also wise to turn to an app for managing all aspects of SEO. For instance, the SEO Manager app helps with connecting to Google Search Console, offering keyword suggestions, and generating meta data for content.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>WooCommerce<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>WordPress on its own is the ideal platform for search engine optimization. Pair that with WooCommerce to receive the ultimate SEO interface for ecommerce selling. WordPress comes with a solid backend optimization suite, and its home to one of the most powerful SEO plugins, Yoast SEO, provides on-page SEO scores and options to optimize for particular keywords. It even offers tips on how to improve the SEO of every page on your website.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but WordPress and WooCommerce are both specifically designed to rank well in search engines. So, there's not much setup out of the box. Your pages and posts should automatically get indexed by the search engines after creation. Furthermore, WordPress has a robust collection of plugins, many of which are SEO-focused. If you can't find a built-in SEO feature, install one to complete tasks like Google optimization, meta data generation, and image optimization.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento)<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TryMagento\">Adobe Commerce<\/a> has continued its focus on SEO since its time as Magento. It's still one of the best ecommerce platforms for getting your brand noticed online. The page builder include on-page SEO tools and options to optimize specific elements like images. It also features a beautiful blogging area, allowing you to generate content that's bound to bring in organic traffic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Adobe Commerce offers features for automating the creation of meta data; you can also control meta data manually. We also like that Adobe Commerce includes things like sitemaps, search engine robots, and URL rewrites to fine tune every aspect of your website that's seen by customers and search engines.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_7d29c08db0a5c9b89b1a31e5b12d206e\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's The Best Ecommerce Platform for Small Business?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_7d29c08db0a5c9b89b1a31e5b12d206e-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_7d29c08db0a5c9b89b1a31e5b12d206e-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>The last thing you want to do as a small business is pick the cheapest ecommerce platform possible. Otherwise, you'll end up missing features specifically designed to make running a small businesse easier. Luckily, we have several ecommerce platforms that work rather well for small businesses, especially those that require visual page builders, online bookings, and quick marketing tools.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Ecwid<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Ecwid is our top choice, but it also depends on your type of business. If you need to integrate with a current website, Ecwid is the best option. If you'd like the simplest design interface possible, go with Wix or Squarespace. Shopify, on the other hand, is perhaps the best ecommerce platform for growing with your brand. All of these recommendations are extremely user-friendly, offer built-in payment processing, and have apps for easily expanding on top of what you already have. Not to mention, you start building your online store with themes, instead of having to mess with code.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_3aa9f4063081ed2c5dee6910931e5942\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's the best Ecommerce platform for Dropshipping?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_3aa9f4063081ed2c5dee6910931e5942-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_3aa9f4063081ed2c5dee6910931e5942-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to get started sourcing products is through dropshipping. Luckily, many ecommerce platforms offer integrations with dropshipping apps for you to immediately find suppliers and list products online.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our top choice for Dropshipping is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Shopify<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/GoShopify\" rel=\"sponsored\">Shopify<\/a> is an excellent choice for dropshipping, mainly because it's so easy to launch a site. In addition, you gain access to a wide variety of dropshipping apps that connect you to suppliers who will store, package, and ship products. Each product you add to your Shopify store syncs with the supplier, keeping things like product descriptions and pricing up-to-date.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Right now, the recommended dropshipping app from Shopify is called DSers. That pairs you with AliExpress suppliers and manufacturers, most of which are located in China. You can, however, find other dropshipping apps that source from Europe or the US, resulting in faster shipping to those areas.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-ecommerce-platform-for-b2b\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_de7d42d3186957a9596a4ca07048190d\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's the Best Free Ecommerce Platform?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_de7d42d3186957a9596a4ca07048190d-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_de7d42d3186957a9596a4ca07048190d-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>Free isn't always the best thing to look for in an ecommerce platform, but we're confident that some businesses (primarily those in retail) will have a wonderful experience with our top choice.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The best free ecommerce platform is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Square Online<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Some ecommerce platforms offer free trials. Others try to sneak in a free plan with limited product support. Square Online provides a complete landing page to sell products, payment processing, and an integration with your POS, all for free.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/TrySquareOnlineStore\" rel=\"sponsored\">Square Online<\/a> allows for an unlimited number of products. The reason they can manage a free platform is because you're required to use the Square payment processor, which is their main way of making money. There's also the option to upgrade for a more premium experience with additional features and design components.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_0c452e8e39d24980f628cec9e60747cd\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's the Best Platform for B2B?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_0c452e8e39d24980f628cec9e60747cd-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_0c452e8e39d24980f628cec9e60747cd-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>B2B selling is drastically different than B2C selling. That's especially true online.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>So, we recommend picking one of the best ecommerce platform for B2B sales:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Bigcommerce<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Bigcommerce works well for B2B stores regardless of the plan you choose. However, it also sells a B2B Edition for a frictionless purchasing process for all customers. There's an endless amount of customization, and you can speed up deals for your sales team with custom quotes and discounts. Along with that, you receive price lists, corporate account management, restricted logins, invoice portals, and much more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Shopify<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Advanced Shopify and Shopify Plus plans are your go-to solutions for B2B commerce. They provide the utmost optimization, high-speed checkouts, and workflows meant to automate your entire operation. Not only that, but you can customize product pages to feature unique fields for those very specific B2B customers. Pair that with invoices, payment visibility control, and restricted logins to ensure your sales team is ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_7ace99ca98dbdb6d7107edda485d6341\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What's the Best Open Source Ecommerce Platform?<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_7ace99ca98dbdb6d7107edda485d6341-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_7ace99ca98dbdb6d7107edda485d6341-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>An open source eCommerce store is a SaaS offering which allows you to build everything on your backend. You get the tools you need \u2013 usually with a free download, and you pay for things like hosting and security yourself.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our top open source choices are:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>WooCommerce<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>WooCommerce is completely open source, just like the CMS (content management system) it works on: WordPress. IT's an excellent choice for businesses that want specialized features and a free initial platform. There's a strong community of developers who constantly work to make WordPress and WooCommerce better. Not only that, but the open source nature of WooCommerce means you gain access to one of the largest collections of plugins and extensions on the market.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As a final bonus, WordPress gives you access to its source code, meaning that your developers can tap into the website and build any type of store for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Medusa.js<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Medusa.js is an open-source solution that works similar to Shopify. Having said that, it's more complex and meant for developers to create online stores for free, and without limitations. It's a much newer platform than WordPress, but the community is growing steadily. You can integrate with any business app of your choosing, and construct a headless ecommerce site, customize your shopping cart, and have full control over an international selling system. For instance, Medusa.js provides tools for local currencies, local payment processors, and tax calculations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_f0e6dff386d8c8b20b4ac4ee48fc1843\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">What are the Best Ecommerce Platforms for Startups<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_f0e6dff386d8c8b20b4ac4ee48fc1843-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_f0e6dff386d8c8b20b4ac4ee48fc1843-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>Startups often require a very unique set of features from their <em>ecommerce software<\/em>. Some will require a variety of tools designed to upgrade their security when they're trading in online services. Others will need to tap into the latest technology for accepting payments in new ways, like through Apple Pay and Google Pay.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our top options for startups are:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Ecwid<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Ecwid is ideal for startups due to its lightweight and flexible nature. You can add a complete online store to any website platform, and even sell on marketplaces and social sites. The platform is designed to help you grow faster, without the restraints of one website builder. Ecwid also comes with a fast payment processor, rapid checkout module, and a decent app store for expanding as your business grows.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Webflow<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Webflow is an excellent option for startups for various reasons. First, it's a no-code website builder. You can create any type of website, regardless of how unique your business is. The platform is perfect for launching custom ecommerce stores, or even to monetize members-only content. Along with pre-optimized SEO, workflows, and marketplace apps, any startup would feel right at home with Webflow.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Wix<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Wix is affordable, and incredibly easy to use for startups without the resources to hire a developer. With Wix, you can build an impressive startup site that looks great and performs brilliantly. You can also start your adventure with <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/go\/WixTop\" rel=\"sponsored\">Wix<\/a> by creating a website for free, so it's great if you're not sure how much you want to spend initially. Trying tools with free trials like Webflow and Wix could open your eyes to what's possible.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_13dcd14b1fa10e69044313f40e9be847\" class=\"ep-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"ep-accordion__header\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ep-accordion__title\">Best Ecommerce Platform for Selling Digital Products<\/h3>\n\t\t<button class=\"btn btn--plain ep-accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ep-accordion-block_13dcd14b1fa10e69044313f40e9be847-content\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle accordion<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ep-accordion__toggle__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"ep-accordion-block_13dcd14b1fa10e69044313f40e9be847-content\" class=\"ep-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/ecommerce-selling-advice\/top-10-best-ways-sell-digital-goods-online\">sell digital products<\/a> like web hosting services or marketing tools, you need the best ecommerce platforms for digital items. These offer downloadable products, copyright protection, and digital item fulfillment you can't find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our top choices are:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4>Shopify<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Shopify does the trick for selling any type of products, considering it lets you sell digital items like eBooks, PDFs, and music. Simply pick a theme that supports digital products, then utilize the features for customers to download your products after they make a purchase. 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