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Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce

Three ways to run an online store in 2026. Hosted simplicity, self-hosted flexibility, or enterprise-grade.

FIG 1 — THE OPTIONS
01
Shopify
02
WooCommerce
03
BigCommerce
FIG 2 — SUMMARY
  • Shopify wins on ecosystem, conversion-optimized themes, and operational simplicity.
  • WooCommerce is the cheapest at scale but demands real WordPress/dev time to maintain.
  • BigCommerce is strongest for B2B + complex catalogs but thinner app ecosystem.
FIG 3 — DEFAULT CRITERIA & WEIGHTS
Ease of setup & ops
weight 8/10
App ecosystem
weight 7/10
Total cost (incl. fees)
weight 7/10
Customization depth
weight 6/10

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