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Ecwid vs Milano

Ecwid logo

Ecwid

Software

Sell anywhere ecommerce platform

From
Free
Rated
-
M

Milano

Software

Hair salon and beauty studio management software

From
$69/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Ecwid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Milano covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecwid and Milano actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecwid and Milano differ
AttributeEcwidMilano
Starting priceFree$69/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Ecwid

  • Omnichannel selling
  • Product catalog
  • Payment processing
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • API access

Only in Milano

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Styling notes
  • Photo gallery
  • Point of sale
  • Staff scheduling
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Inventory management

What people use each for

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

Ecwid

  • Adding a store to an existing website or social pagenot Milano
  • Selling physical goods and digital downloads from one cataloguenot Milano

Milano

  • Salon managementnot Ecwid
  • Styling notesnot Ecwid

Where each one falls short

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

Ecwid

  • The $5 a month Starter plan caps the catalogue at 10 products
  • Staff accounts start at the Business plan, and are limited to 2 until the Unlimited plan
  • Abandoned cart recovery requires the Business plan at $65 a month
  • In person selling through POS integration is Unlimited only, at $149 a month
  • The Venture plan at $35 a month still caps products at 100

Milano

Nothing recorded yet. See the Milano review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Ecwid

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 products
    • Basic storefront
    • Standard payment methods
  • Unlimited$99.08/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Milano

$69/month
  • Essentials$69/month
    • Scheduling
    • Client profiles
    • Styling notes
  • Professional$139/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • POS
    • Inventory

Which should you pick?

Choose Ecwid if

  • You need omnichannel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want product catalog.

Choose Milano if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client profiles.

Questions people ask

Is Ecwid or Milano better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecwid starts at Free and Milano at $69/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecwid or Milano?
Ecwid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ecwid and $69/month for Milano.
Does Ecwid or Milano run on more platforms?
Ecwid runs on Web. Milano runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ecwid for free?
Yes. Ecwid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Milano starts at $69/month.
What is Ecwid best used for?
Ecwid is most often used for adding a store to an existing website or social page, selling physical goods and digital downloads from one catalogue. Of those, adding a store to an existing website or social page and selling physical goods and digital downloads from one catalogue are not what Milano is typically brought in for.
What can Ecwid do that Milano cannot?
Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Product catalog, Payment processing, Email marketing. Milano covers Appointment scheduling, Client profiles, Styling notes, Photo gallery. Both handle Inventory management.

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