Software profile

BigCommerce

A hosted ecommerce platform with Core, Growth and Scale plans from $29 a month billed annually, renamed from Standard, Plus and Pro on 1 June 2026.

  • Free trial
  • Monthly subscription
  • Hosted
  • B2B
  • Vendor documentation

by BigCommerceEcommerce PlatformsHosted ecommerce platform (SaaS)

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  • Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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Quick answer

What is BigCommerce?

BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform for B2C and B2B merchants, sold in Core, Growth, Scale and enterprise Performance plans with sales thresholds that move stores up a tier.

  • Best forGrowing and B2B merchants who want an open, hosted platform
  • Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
  • PricingCore $39 a month or $29 billed annually (up to $30K yearly sales).
  • Main limitationCore is limited to $30K trailing GMV, down from $50K.
  • AlternativesShopify, Adobe Commerce, WooCommerce, Volusion · compare all

Reviewed by the Stack18 editorial team · Verified 10 Nov 2026 · 1 source

Overview

BigCommerce overview: who it is for and what it does.

BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform known for built-in features, B2B capabilities and openness to third-party payment providers.

From 1 June 2026 BigCommerce renamed its plans: Standard became Core ($39 monthly, $29 annually), Plus became Growth ($105, $79), Pro became Scale ($399, $299) and Enterprise became Performance (custom, from about $1,499 a month).

Each plan has a sales threshold based on trailing 12-month GMV: $30K for Core, $100K for Growth and $2M for Scale. Scale charges 0.9% on monthly GMV above $33,333, and an Open Payment Provider Fee of 2.0%, 1.0% or 0.6% applies to orders through non-embedded providers.

Main problem it solves

Gives growing merchants a hosted store with built-in features and B2B options.

Typical customer segment

Small stores through enterprise and B2B merchants.

Target users

  • Growing DTC brands
  • B2B and wholesale sellers
  • Enterprises on Performance

Primary use cases

  • Online store
  • B2B ecommerce
  • Multichannel selling
  • Headless commerce

What makes it distinct

  • Plan renames and new GMV thresholds from June 2026.
  • Fees on orders through non-embedded payment providers.
  • Phone support from Growth.
Key features

BigCommerce features explained.

Plans

Core
Up to $30K trailing sales.
Growth
Up to $100K; phone support.
Scale
Up to $2M; 0.9% overage above $33,333 a month.

Fees

Open Payment Provider Fee
2.0% on Core, 1.0% on Growth, 0.6% on Scale.
Inclusive GMV
Order value minus a 10% reduction.
Performance
Custom terms.

Changes

Effective date
1 June 2026.
Old thresholds
$50K, $180K and $400K.
Prices
Core and Growth unchanged.
Pricing

BigCommerce pricing and plans.

Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against BigCommerce.

Pricing model

Monthly or annual subscription by plan with GMV thresholds and provider fees.

Free plan

No

Free trial

Not documented

BigCommerce plans and prices (USD)

  • Core

    $39 per month; $29 billed annually

    Monthly or annual

    Up to $30K trailing GMV.

  • Growth

    $105 per month; $79 billed annually

    Monthly or annual

    Up to $100K.

  • Scale

    $399 per month; $299 billed annually

    Monthly or annual

    Up to $2M; overage fee.

  • Performance

    Custom, from about $1,499 per month

    Contract

    Enterprise.

The source page shows "$" without naming the currency; it is BigCommerce's Australian site. Confirm local pricing.

Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.

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Integrations and compatibility

BigCommerce integrations, API and platforms.

Important integrations

  • Embedded payment providers
  • Open payment providers (fee applies)

Supported platforms

  • Web

API

Not reviewed for this profile.

Data import and export

Not reviewed for this profile.

Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check BigCommerce's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.

Strengths, limitations and best fit

BigCommerce pros and cons.

Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.

Strengths

  • Core and Growth prices were unchanged by the 2026 update. [1]
  • Phone support is included from Growth. [1]
  • Annual billing lowers Core to $29 a month. [1]

Limitations

  • Core is limited to $30K trailing GMV, down from $50K. [1]
  • Non-embedded payment providers incur an extra 0.6% to 2.0% fee. [1]
  • Scale charges 0.9% on monthly GMV above $33,333. [1]
  • Core needs a paid add-on for phone support. [1]

Best for

  • Growing and B2B merchants who want an open, hosted platform
  • Brands planning headless builds
  • Merchants moving up from small plans

May be less suited to

  • Very small sellers who exceed thresholds quickly
  • Merchants using non-embedded payment providers on Core
How it compares

BigCommerce compared with similar ecommerce platforms.

Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.

ProductPricing modelFree planPlatform transaction feesHostingBest fit
BigCommerceMonthly by plan + GMV thresholdsNo0.6% to 2.0% on non-embedded providersHostedGrowing and B2B merchants
Adobe CommerceAnnual licence by GMV (quote)Magento Open SourceNone reportedCloud or self-hostedEnterprise and B2B
EcwidMonthly by product countNot described in sourceNot statedHosted (embeddable)Small sellers
PrestaShopFree; hosting and modules extraYes (open source)None reportedSelf-hosted (hosted edition available)European SMEs
ShopifyMonthly by plan + card feesNo; 3-day trialReported card rates by planHostedSmall to enterprise
SquarespaceAnnual or monthly by planNo2% to 0% physical; 7% to 0% digitalHostedCreatives and small brands

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Comparisons

BigCommerce vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.

Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.

Comparison

Shopify vs BigCommerce

Shopify vs BigCommerce in 2026: pricing, free plans, features, strengths and best fit compared from dated…

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Compare BigCommerce with all its alternatives in one table →

Discussions

BigCommerce discussions and buying questions.

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FAQ

BigCommerce questions and answers

What is BigCommerce used for?

BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform for B2C and B2B merchants, sold in Core, Growth, Scale and enterprise Performance plans with sales thresholds that move stores up a tier. Typical uses include online store, b2B ecommerce, multichannel selling, headless commerce.

How much does BigCommerce cost in 2026?

From 1 June 2026: Core $39 ($29 annually), Growth $105 ($79), Scale $399 ($299) and Performance from about $1,499 a month.

What are BigCommerce's new plan names?

Standard is now Core, Plus is Growth, Pro is Scale and Enterprise is Performance.

What is the BigCommerce Open Payment Provider Fee?

A fee of 2.0% (Core), 1.0% (Growth) or 0.6% (Scale) on orders processed by providers not on its embedded list.

How does BigCommerce compare with its competitors?

Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Shopify vs BigCommerce, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.

What are the main alternatives to BigCommerce?

The main alternatives to BigCommerce covered on Stack18 are Shopify, Adobe Commerce, WooCommerce and Volusion. Shopify may suit merchants who want a hosted store with a large app ecosystem. Adobe Commerce may suit enterprises and B2B sellers that need deep customisation. WooCommerce may suit WordPress users who want full control of their store. See the BigCommerce alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.

What are the pros and cons of BigCommerce?

Strengths: Core and Growth prices were unchanged by the 2026 update. Phone support is included from Growth. Limitations: Core is limited to $30K trailing GMV, down from $50K. Non-embedded payment providers incur an extra 0.6% to 2.0% fee.

Who is BigCommerce best for?

BigCommerce may suit growing and B2B merchants who want an open, hosted platform; brands planning headless builds; merchants moving up from small plans. It may be less suited to very small sellers who exceed thresholds quickly; merchants using non-embedded payment providers on Core.

What integrations does BigCommerce support?

Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Embedded payment providers, Open payment providers (fee applies). API: Not reviewed for this profile.

When was the BigCommerce profile last verified?

Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 1 source is listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.

Sources and freshness

Where this information comes from.

  1. BigCommerce Plan & Pricing Updates BigCommerce Official Accessed 10 Nov 2026

Scope: This profile is based on the vendor's own published plan documentation. Capabilities were not tested.

Plan changes come from BigCommerce's own 2026 plan update page. Capabilities were not tested.

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