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Ecwid vs Treatwell

Ecwid logo

Ecwid

Software

Sell anywhere ecommerce platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Software

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ecwid the $5 a month Starter plan caps the catalogue at 10 products; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • They diverge on capability: Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecwid and Treatwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecwid and Treatwell differ
AttributeEcwidTreatwell
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Inventory management
  • Email marketing
  • API access

Only in Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Google
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Payment processing
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app

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 Treatwell
  • Selling physical goods and digital downloads from one cataloguenot Treatwell

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Ecwid
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Ecwid
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot 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

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

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

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Ecwid if

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

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.
Treatwell review

Questions people ask

Is Ecwid or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecwid starts at Free and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecwid or Treatwell?
Ecwid starts at Free and Treatwell at Free.
Does Ecwid or Treatwell run on more platforms?
Ecwid runs on Web. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ecwid for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Treatwell is typically brought in for.
What can Ecwid do that Treatwell cannot?
Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Product catalog, Inventory management, Email marketing. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle Payment processing, Analytics, Mobile app.
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