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BigCommerce vs Invoicely

BigCommerce logo

BigCommerce

E-Commerce

Enterprise ecommerce platform for ambitious merchants

From
$29.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Invoicely logo

Invoicely

Accounting

Web-based invoicing app with a free plan for freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Invoicely has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BigCommerce listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller CTI Digital Limited at £14,000 per instance for a managed BigCommerce implementation; Invoicely free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
  • They diverge on capability: BigCommerce covers Multi-channel selling, Invoicely covers Invoice creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigCommerce and Invoicely actually diverge.

Attributes where BigCommerce and Invoicely differ
AttributeBigCommerceInvoicely
Starting price$29.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
CategoryE-CommerceAccounting
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BigCommerce

  • Multi-channel selling
  • Built-in SEO
  • Abandoned cart recovery
  • Customer segmentation
  • Marketing automation
  • B2B functionality
  • API access
  • Advanced security

Only in Invoicely

  • Invoice creation
  • Recurring invoices
  • Time, expense, and mileage tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Team member access
  • Credit card payments

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BigCommerce

No use cases recorded yet. See the BigCommerce review.

Invoicely

  • Freelancers sending a small number of invoices for freenot BigCommerce
  • Small businesses needing recurring billing and time trackingnot BigCommerce
  • Multi-currency invoicing for international clientsnot BigCommerce
  • Teams needing shared access to client invoicingnot BigCommerce

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BigCommerce

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller CTI Digital Limited at £14,000 per instance for a managed BigCommerce implementation

Invoicely

  • Free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
  • No native mobile app mentioned, limiting on-the-go invoicing.
  • Team member limits on lower tiers can be restrictive for growing businesses.
  • No listed integrations with accounting platforms like QuickBooks or Xero.

Pricing, plan by plan

BigCommerce

$29.95/month
  • Standard$29.95/month
    • Unlimited products
    • 2 staff accounts
    • Basic reports
  • Plus$79.95/month
    • All Standard features
    • Up to 5 staff accounts
    • Advanced reports

Invoicely

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 monthly invoices
    • 3 saved clients
    • PayPal payments only
  • Basic$9.99/month
    • 100 monthly invoices
    • 25 saved clients
    • Up to 2 team members
  • Professional$19.99/month
    • 250 monthly invoices
    • 100 saved clients
    • Up to 10 team members
  • Enterprise$29.99/month
    • Unlimited monthly invoices
    • Unlimited saved clients
    • Up to 25 team members

Which should you pick?

Choose BigCommerce if

  • You need multi-channel selling.
  • You also want built-in seo.
BigCommerce review

Choose Invoicely if

  • You need invoice creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want recurring invoices.
Invoicely review

Questions people ask

Is BigCommerce or Invoicely better?
Neither clearly leads. BigCommerce starts at $29.95/month and Invoicely at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigCommerce or Invoicely?
Invoicely has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.95/month for BigCommerce and Free for Invoicely.
Does BigCommerce or Invoicely run on more platforms?
BigCommerce runs on Web. Invoicely runs on web.
Can I use Invoicely for free?
Yes. Invoicely has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigCommerce starts at $29.95/month.
What can BigCommerce do that Invoicely cannot?
BigCommerce covers Multi-channel selling, Built-in SEO, Abandoned cart recovery, Customer segmentation. Invoicely covers Invoice creation, Recurring invoices, Time, expense, and mileage tracking, Multi-currency support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Invoicely: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Free plan allows up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients, with PayPal-only payments and no team members, and requires no credit card.

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Invoicely: What does Invoicely cost?

Paid plans start at Basic for $9.99/month, Professional at $19.99/month, and Enterprise at $29.99/month, each raising invoice, client, and team member limits.

Source
Invoicely: Can I change or cancel my plan?

Yes, Invoicely allows customers to upgrade or downgrade their subscription level at any time.

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