BigCommerce and Shopify are very similar in the way of offering a fully functional website, unlimited bandwidth & storage, as well as there being no limit as to how many products you can list. You also have access to ecommerce features like gift cards, reviews, as well as marketing tools. A big difference being that with Shopify you also get CRM integration, as well as email marketing.
Both Shopify and BigCommerce are easy to setup designed to work for people with no web designing skills. But if you do have the skills, you can easily tweak the HTML and CSS of your store.
Although both platforms offer support, with Shopify you have access to support 24/7 via email, phone, live chat, and even forums. Whereas with BigCommerce you still get support, but it’s limited depending on what plan you’re on.
Shopify is well suited to both smaller businesses right up to large enterprises. BigCommerce is more suited to larger businesses and enterprises.
BigCommerce and Shopify are very similar in the way of offering a fully functional website, unlimited bandwidth & storage, as well as there being no limit as to how many products you can list. You also have access to ecommerce features like gift cards, reviews, as well as marketing tools. A big difference being that with Shopify you also get CRM integration, as well as email marketing.
Both Shopify and BigCommerce are easy to setup designed to work for people with no web designing skills. But if you do have the skills, you can easily tweak the HTML and CSS of your store.Although both platforms offer support, with Shopify you have access to support 24/7 via email, phone, live chat, and even forums. Whereas with BigCommerce you still get support, but it’s limited depending on what plan you’re on.
Shopify is well suited to both smaller businesses right up to large enterprises. BigCommerce is more suited to larger businesses and enterprises.
Although a great competitor with Shopify price wise, you’ll need to purchase an SSL certificate ($79+ each year) to keep your site secure and trusted. BigCommerce’s online interest hasn’t grown since 2014 and is declining.
Shopify is known for their high quality care of their customers. Every store owner can contact Shopify by email, phone, and live chat 24/7 if they have any issues or comments. The monthly plan includes an SSL certificate & full hosting, no extra fees.
Integration with 3rd party account systems, courier providers, facebook, buy from facebook, shopping cart abandonment, dashboard easy to see reports, order fulfillment.
