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BigCommerce vs Wix eCommerce

BigCommerce logo

BigCommerce

Software

Enterprise ecommerce platform for ambitious merchants

From
$29.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix eCommerce logo

Wix eCommerce

Software

Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • They diverge on capability: BigCommerce covers Multi-channel selling, Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigCommerce and Wix eCommerce actually diverge.

Attributes where BigCommerce and Wix eCommerce differ
AttributeBigCommerceWix eCommerce
Starting price$29.95/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20092006

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Wix eCommerce

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Website hosting
  • Ecommerce platform
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Email marketing
  • SEO tools
  • Mobile app

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.

Wix eCommerce

  • Small business online store creationnot BigCommerce
  • Point-of-sale integration for retailnot BigCommerce
  • Integrated inventory and order managementnot 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

Wix eCommerce

  • Homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • Limited transaction fee transparency; users must access pricing page for details

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

Wix eCommerce

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce review.

Which should you pick?

Choose BigCommerce if

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

Choose Wix eCommerce if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website hosting.
Wix eCommerce review

Questions people ask

Is BigCommerce or Wix eCommerce better?
Neither clearly leads. BigCommerce starts at $29.95/month and Wix eCommerce at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigCommerce or Wix eCommerce?
BigCommerce starts at $29.95/month and Wix eCommerce at On request.
Does BigCommerce or Wix eCommerce run on more platforms?
BigCommerce runs on Web. Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What can BigCommerce do that Wix eCommerce cannot?
BigCommerce covers Multi-channel selling, Built-in SEO, Abandoned cart recovery, Customer segmentation. Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, Payment processing.
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