Selecting the right platform to sell online can be challenging — but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compared the top ecommerce platforms to help you make the right choice.
Ecwid
Shopify
WooCommerce
SquareSpace
Square
(formerly Weebly)
Wix
Focus
The core business or primary area of expertise for each platform.
Dedicated to ecommerce
Dedicated to ecommerce
Dedicated to ecommerce
Primarily a website builder, expanding into ecommerce
Primarily a website builder, expanding into ecommerce
Primarily a website builder, expanding into ecommerce
Add a shopping cart anywhere
Integrate a shopping cart into your existing website and seamlessly match the design.
Existing websites and blogs
Only for WordPress sites
Digital products
Sell digital, downloadable products in your store (music, ebooks, and more).
Up to 25 GB
5 GB
Depends on hosting
300 MB
500 MB
1 GB
Select customizable themes tailored for every business.
Requires plugin
Cannot change once a theme is selected
Mobile app management
Sell and manage your online store through a designated app.
App store
Extend the capabilities of your store with apps for marketing, performance, and more.
Uses WordPress plugins
Sell through a mini landing page (a
“Buy Now” button
Add a “Buy Now” button to any website page, blogs, emails, and more.
Pricing
How much will you spend annually for a base plan?
$25/mo
$29/mo
$16/mo
$29/mo
$16/mo
Free plan
Start selling on a free plan — no commitment required.
Free forever, upgrade when ready
Free forever, upgrade when ready
Free until your first sale, with ads
With ads
Transaction fees
On top of the plan, how much will it cost you in fees to sell on the platform?
0%
2.9% + 30¢
2.9% + $0.30
3% + 30¢
2.9% + 30¢
2.9% + 30¢
Multilingual store
Translate your store into multiple languages directly from the editor.
Via plugins
Via
Purchase a custom domain
Get your domain directly in your ecommerce platform.
At a locked and discounted price
*Get a free domain when you upgrade to annual
POS integration
Sell
Payment gateways
Offer a variety of payment options to meet your customers' preferences.
70+ payment gateways
100+ payment gateways
60+ payment gateways
4 payment gateways
3 payment gateways
30+ payment gateways
Storage and bandwidth
Store and organize all your data (product information, customer data, order history, media, and more).
Unlimited on all plans
Unlimited on all plans
Depends on plan
Depends on plan
Unlimited on all plans
Depends on plan
24/7 support
Got any questions? Receive support, whenever you need to, at any time.
Support channels
Reach the support team through various channels.
Email, live chat, phone
Email, live chat, phone
Forums, email, live chat (depends on hosting)
Email, live chat
Email, live chat, phone
Email, live chat, phone
Educational resources
Find answers to your questions on online resources.
Help Center, webinars, blog, academy
Knowledge base, academy, webinars, blog
Knowledge base, community forum, webinars
Knowledge base, community forum, webinars, blog
Knowledge base, webinars, blog
Knowledge base, webinars, blog
I'm already using another ecommerce platform. Can I migrate my data to Ecwid?
Yes, if you already have an online store on another platform, you can easily migrate it to Ecwid. You can transfer your products and customer data by importing CSV files, copying content, or using an API app.
Learn more about migrating your store to Ecwid in our Help Center.
Is the Ecwid plan really free? What is included?
When you sign up with Ecwid, you will automatically begin an account on the free plan (no credit card required).
With the free plan, you can add up to 5 products to your catalog, set up shipping and payment methods, design your store, and start selling. Learn more in our Help Center.
You can use the free plan as long as you wish, and upgrade to a paid plan when you're ready.
How were these comparisons conducted?
These comparisons were based on an
*Please note that this information is subject to change. The data was collected in September 2024.
Can I get support if I have questions about Ecwid's features and how they fit my business needs?
Our exceptional support team is ready to guide you in the right direction. You can ask them any questions about how Ecwid can benefit your unique business goals, and they'll provide the answers you need.
Contact our support team today for personalized assistance.
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