Shopify Plus vs BigCommerce
Shopify Plus vs BigCommerce Enterprise: How to Choose
These are both hosted platforms, so the choice comes down to details such as how you run several storefronts, how you take payment and which apps you depend on. We build on Shopify and do not sell BigCommerce work, so treat this as an informed view from one side.
- Two hosted platforms, compared fairly
- Where BigCommerce may fit better
- Questions to put to both sales teams
Tell Us About Your Project
What Should Drive the Decision
Several Storefronts, One Back End
BigCommerce offers multi-storefront from one account. Plus gives you Markets in one store and 9 expansion stores, which are separate stores. If many sites must share one back end, test this closely.
Your Payment Provider
Without Shopify Payments, Plus adds a 0.2% third-party fee. If you are tied to another provider, include that cost, and ask BigCommerce how it treats your gateway in your quote.
The App and Developer Pool
Shopify has a very large app store and developer community, which affects how easily you can hire and replace tools. List the apps you need and check each one on both platforms.
Shopify Plus vs BigCommerce Enterprise
A general comparison based on public information, from a team that builds on Shopify. Get current terms from each vendor before you decide.
| Feature | Shopify Plus | BigCommerce Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Published, from $2,300 a month | Custom quote through sales |
| Hosting | Hosted by Shopify | Hosted by BigCommerce |
| Multiple storefronts | Markets, plus 9 expansion stores | Multi-storefront from one account |
| Headless option | Hydrogen, up to 25 storefronts | Headless through its APIs |
| B2B | Built in, with companies and catalogs | Offers its own B2B tools |
| Payment fees | 0.2% without Shopify Payments | Confirm in your quote |
| Usually the better fit when | You want the larger app ecosystem and Shopify's checkout | Many sites must share one back end |
How We Help You Choose
- Requirements list for both vendors
- Payment cost comparison on your volume
- Storefront structure review
- App needs check
- Integration impact review
- Written recommendation, even if BigCommerce wins
- Shopify build scope if Shopify wins
How to Decide
List Your Storefronts
Write down each brand, region and catalog, and what they need to share.
Get Real Quotes
Ask both vendors for pricing on your actual volume and payment setup.
Check Your Apps
Confirm every tool you depend on works on each platform.
Try a Real Flow
Run one hard flow, such as a B2B reorder, on each before you sign.
Stores We Built
A few of the Shopify stores we've designed and built. See our full portfolio
Home fragrance, DallasB's Knees Fragrance Co.(opens in a new tab)Web design and development for a candle and reed diffuser brand, with SEO, wholesale pricing and a B2B login.
Hair and skin careTe Amo Supply(opens in a new tab)Web design and development for a plant-based hair and skin care brand, with a Request a Quote page and high-converting product pages.
What Merchants Say About Our Shopify Apps
Real reviews from the Shopify App Store. They cover our apps.
Review of Add to Quote 
Review of Add to Quote 
Review of Simple Request a Quote
Frequently Asked Questions
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