Curious about the E-commerce Showdown - Shopify vs. BigCommerce - What is Your Take?

[nisu]

Hey everyone!

I'm eager into the world of e-commerce and weighing my options between Shopify and BigCommerce. Each platform has its perks, but I'd love to hear your personal experiences.

What do you think makes one stand out over the other? Any insights on features, ease of use, or pricing would be greatly appreciated.

[AchieveApplabs]

Hi @nisu,

When it comes to Shopify VS BigCommerce there is no comparison. Shopify out of the box has all the tools you need to launch a high volume shop at any plan level. There are a ton of beautifully crafted themes to choose from and a robust selection of apps to extend your shop functionality. 

As a Shopify developer I can tell you there is way more options for apps. You will find that most freelancers and agencies are knowledgeable in setting up a Shopify store, so you will easily find skilled people out there to help you. Whether it's help you need with sales & marketing, accounting & taxes, payment processing, recurring subscriptions, Shopify has it. Enterprise level shops are using Shopify for it's easily integrated architecture. Speed is another factor, checkout is much faster than BigCommerce. Overall if you plan on scaling an eCommerce business, Shopify is the choice. Some of the largest retailers already use it. Not to mention support for brick and mortar, multi-language, multi-currency. The list goes on. 

[Mariana92]

HI Nisu,
If you are a beginner or you simply want something that is easy, then Shopify is the perfect solution for you because of its user-friendly interface, extensive app ecosystem, and great design flexibility.

While BigCommerce is distinguished by its inbuilt functionalities such as scalability and advanced SEO tools that could cut additional expenses in big e-stores. The decision between the two depends on the size of your business, your level of technical knowledge, and what you plan for your business in the future. Best of luck.

[Yuparkoti · Accepted solution]

@nisu 

In this area, you specialize in e-commerce. You will definitely love Shopify. Take a look at Shopify and BigCommerce comparison:
Shopify:
— Very user-friendly especially for those starting out.
— It has over 8,000 apps for customizing the store.
— Pricing begins at $39 monthly (with additional costs for apps).
— Designed to be simple but also facilitate growth so that you can start realizing your dreams as soon as possible.
BigCommerce:
— Includes more add-ons like reviews & shipping quotes.
— Drag-and-drop builder, no transaction fees.
— Harder learning curve; some businesses can’t grow beyond certain points ($50K–$400K).
— Best option when dealing with sophisticated clients or running B2B business.
If you are all about moving fast to get started on something that could potentially grow into a massive project then Shopify is perfect for you. Let’s make your business rock.