BigCommerce Review
Verdict: BigCommerce earns 4.3/5 from 5,200 reviews, ranking #5 of 5 ecommerce platforms we track. It suits Mid-market & B2B stores best. No transaction fees is its standout strength, while annual sales thresholds force upgrades is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on BigCommerce
BigCommerce is a powerful hosted platform with strong built-in features and zero transaction fees, popular with larger and B2B merchants who want flexibility.
Key features
- No transaction fees
- Rich built-in features
- B2B Edition
- Headless/API-first
- Multi-channel
Pros & cons
Pros
- No transaction fees
- Strong built-in features
- Good for B2B
Cons
- Annual sales thresholds force upgrades
- Smaller app store than Shopify
Who BigCommerce is for
A good fit if…
- • You are mid-market & b2b stores.
- • Your use case is b2b ecommerce.
- • Your use case is feature-rich stores.
- • Your use case is headless commerce.
- • No transaction fees matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Annual sales thresholds force upgrades would be a dealbreaker.
- • Smaller app store than Shopify would be a dealbreaker.
- • Budget is tight — BigCommerce costs more than the $28/mo category average.
BigCommerce pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $39/mo | $468 |
| PlusPopular | $105/mo | $1,260 |
| Pro | $399/mo | $4,788 |
How BigCommerce compares
| Measure | BigCommerce | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | $39/mo | $28/mo |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 3 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All BigCommerce alternatives →
Bottom line on BigCommerce
4.3/5 · Paid · best for Mid-market & B2B stores
Frequently asked questions
Is BigCommerce worth it?+
BigCommerce is rated 4.3/5 across 5,200 reviews and is best suited to Mid-market & B2B stores. No transaction fees is the standout strength; the main trade-off is annual sales thresholds force upgrades.
What do users like most about BigCommerce?+
No transaction fees, Strong built-in features, Good for B2B.
What are the downsides of BigCommerce?+
Annual sales thresholds force upgrades, Smaller app store than Shopify. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does BigCommerce cost?+
BigCommerce starts at $39/mo. See the full plan breakdown on our BigCommerce pricing page.
How does BigCommerce compare with other ecommerce platforms?+
Among the 5 ecommerce platforms we track, BigCommerce ranks #5 by rating (4.3/5 vs a 4.5/5 category average).
What is BigCommerce best used for?+
B2B ecommerce, Feature-rich stores, Headless commerce.