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BigCommerce — Enterprise e-commerce power without the enterprise price tag

E-Commerce Platforms
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BigCommerce is an e-commerce platform built for growth. Unlike Shopify, it includes advanced features like multi-channel selling, B2B capabilities, and headless commerce out of the box — without charging extra for features via apps. Used by brands doing $1M+ in annual revenue.

Best for

  • +Growing e-commerce brands doing $1M+ in annual revenue
  • +B2B wholesalers needing custom pricing and purchase orders
  • +Businesses selling across multiple channels (web, Amazon, social)

Not ideal for

  • −First-time store owners (Shopify is simpler to start)
  • −Very small stores with under 100 products
  • −Businesses needing the largest app ecosystem (Shopify wins here)

Illustrative Case Study

Based on realistic usage patterns and typical results reported by users — not a verified customer story. Numbers are illustrative.

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The Problem

A B2B wholesaler was on Shopify Plus ($2,000/mo) to access wholesale pricing features. They needed custom pricing per customer, bulk ordering, and quote requests — all requiring expensive apps on Shopify that added another $200/mo.

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The Solution

Migrated to BigCommerce Enterprise ($299/mo negotiated). B2B features (customer groups, custom pricing, purchase orders) were included natively. No app costs. Migration took 2 weeks with BigCommerce's data import tools.

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The Result

Platform costs dropped from $2,200/mo to $299/mo — saving $22,800/year. B2B features actually improved: faster quote turnaround, better customer-specific pricing, and native purchase order support.

💡 ROI Estimate: Tool costs $299/mo (vs $2,200 before). Annual savings: $22,800. Plus better B2B functionality.

— Frequently asked questions about BigCommerce

BigCommerce vs Shopify: which is better?+
BigCommerce offers more built-in features without apps (no transaction fees, multi-channel selling). Shopify has a larger app ecosystem and simpler interface. BigCommerce is better for scaling brands.
Is BigCommerce good for large stores?+
Yes. BigCommerce handles high-volume stores well with no transaction fees, unlimited bandwidth, and built-in B2B features. It's popular with brands doing $1M-$100M+ in annual revenue.
How much does BigCommerce cost?+
BigCommerce Standard starts at $39/month with unlimited products and no transaction fees. Plus at $105/month adds customer groups, abandoned cart recovery, and stored credit cards.
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Shopify

The e-commerce platform that powers 4.4 million online stores worldwide

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BigCommerce saves ~25 hrs/mo on store management, multi-channel selling, and B2B operations.

Time value (25 hrs × $50)$1,250/mo
Tool cost−$29/mo
Net monthly savings$1,221/mo
ROI multiple43x return

* Estimate based on typical usage. Your actual results will vary.

Pricing

Starting from$29/mo (Standard)
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Quick facts

CategoryE-Commerce Platforms
Headquarters🇺🇸 USA
◆4.0/ 5.0Boring Score

💡 Tool costs $299/mo (vs $2,200 before). Annual savings: $22,800. Plus better B2B functionality.

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