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BigCommerce
Open, scalable ecommerce platform with no built-in transaction fees.
4.4· 339 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2009 · Austin, TX
What is BigCommerce?
BigCommerce is an open, scalable SaaS ecommerce platform for building and running online stores, serving both SMBs and larger enterprises. It is known for charging no additional transaction fees and offering strong headless and multi-channel capabilities.
Best known for: Open ecommerce platform with no extra transaction fees
Key features
- Hosted online store builder
- No added transaction fees
- Headless commerce and APIs
- Multi-channel and marketplace selling
- Built-in SEO and catalog tools
- B2B and enterprise features
Who BigCommerce is best for
- Growing stores that want no platform transaction fees
- Merchants needing strong built-in features without many apps
- B2B and multi-channel sellers scaling catalog and traffic
Ideal team: Ecommerce brands of 5–500 that want a store platform with rich native features and no transaction-fee tax on sales.
BigCommerce pricing
Standard (Core)
$29/flat / mo
- No transaction fees
- Up to $50k annual sales
- Unlimited products
Popular
Plus (Growth)
$79/flat / mo
- Customer segmentation
- Abandoned-cart saver
- Stored credit cards
Pro (Scale)
$299/flat / mo
- Google reviews
- Custom SSL
- Higher sales threshold
Costs to watch before you commit
- Each tier caps annual online sales — crossing it forces an upgrade.
- Advertised prices assume annual billing; monthly is ~25% higher.
- Enterprise features and higher sales volumes require custom pricing.
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