Software · head to head
Wix eCommerce vs Ecwid
Wix eCommerce
Software
Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Ecwid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables; Ecwid the $5 a month Starter plan caps the catalogue at 10 products
- They diverge on capability: Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wix eCommerce and Ecwid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wix eCommerce | Ecwid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2006 | 2009 |
Identical on both: 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 Wix eCommerce
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Website hosting
- Ecommerce platform
- SEO tools
Only in Ecwid
- Omnichannel selling
- Product catalog
- Analytics
- API access
Both cover
- Payment processing
- Inventory management
- Email marketing
- Mobile app
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wix eCommerce
- Small business online store creationnot Ecwid
- Point-of-sale integration for retailnot Ecwid
- Integrated inventory and order managementnot Ecwid
Ecwid
- Adding a store to an existing website or social pagenot Wix eCommerce
- Selling physical goods and digital downloads from one cataloguenot Wix eCommerce
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wix eCommerce
- Homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
- Limited transaction fee transparency; users must access pricing page for details
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Wix eCommerce
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce review.
Ecwid
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 10 products
- Basic storefront
- Standard payment methods
- Unlimited$99.08/month
- Unlimited products
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Wix eCommerce if
- You need drag-and-drop builder.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want website hosting.
Choose Ecwid if
- You need omnichannel selling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want product catalog.
Questions people ask
- Is Wix eCommerce or Ecwid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wix eCommerce starts at On request and Ecwid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wix eCommerce or Ecwid?
- Ecwid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Wix eCommerce and Free for Ecwid.
- Does Wix eCommerce or Ecwid run on more platforms?
- Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ecwid runs on Web.
- Can I use Ecwid for free?
- Yes. Ecwid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wix eCommerce starts at On request.
- What is Wix eCommerce best used for?
- Wix eCommerce is most often used for small business online store creation, point-of-sale integration for retail, integrated inventory and order management. Of those, small business online store creation and point-of-sale integration for retail are not what Ecwid is typically brought in for.
- What can Wix eCommerce do that Ecwid cannot?
- Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, SEO tools. Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Product catalog, Analytics, API access. Both handle Payment processing, Inventory management, Email marketing, Mobile app.