SHOPIFY
One of the most well-known brands in ecommerce, Shopify boasts ease of use, modern themes, and a tailor-made experience for the small-to-midsize business. The perfect platform for dropshipping or primarily using Meta Ads for selling, though it does not rank nearly as high as some of the other platforms on this list for SEO.
BIG COMMERCE
A powerful ecommerce platform, BigCommerce’s robust capabilities make it popular among large brands and small businesses alike. It offers an easy setup and the flexibility to use it either with an existing site or on its own. It can be quite expensive for stores selling at large volumes, however the platform really does everything you need to run a business online.
WIX
A more budget and beginner friendly alternative, Wix offers over 800 templates for designing your ecommerce website. Between this and its entirely drag-and-drop interface, there’s no need for coding or design knowledge to make a professional looking website.
SHOPWIRED
Another budget-friendly option, ShopWired offers great value and features at all price points. The platform is easy to use, but lacks integration with Amazon and may require some coding for custom elements.
ZYRO
A relative newcomer to the ecommerce market, Zyro is an affordable option focused on small businesses. They leverage AI tools to help business owners, have no transaction fees, and feature simple drag and drop web design – making it an attractive choice for a new business.
SHIFT4SHOP
(FORMERLY 3DCART) Shift4Shop – formerly known as 3dcart – is a feature-filled and highly integrated platform for ecommerce. Their blog feature is more thorough than many of the other platforms listed here, however the design and overall ease of use leaves something to be desired.
WOOCOMMERCE
WooCommerce plugs directly into your existing WordPress site and, with a bit of configuration, turns it into a fully-functioning ecommerce store. It’s free and scores among the best for SEO. Though for the user who isn’t very tech savvy, troubleshooting issues can be a hassle and the need for extensions to function properly can lead to issues.
VOLUSION
A great option for selling physical goods online, Volusion also has integrated subscription features, so for relevant businesses this could be a top choice. The platform does not allow for automatic digital downloads after purchase however, so it is not the platform for selling digital goods.and the features leave something to be desired.
SELLFY
A smaller brand than some of the other options on this list, Sellfy is an all in one platform focused on small businesses. With attractive pricing and simple set-up, it’s a great option for those on a budget or without the technical know-how to build out their own site. Interested businesses should know that it ranks lower on Google PageSpeed scores than most of the other platforms listed.
SQUARESPACE
One of the longer lasting platforms out there, Squarespace has continually updated their offerings to provide a stronger ecommerce experience. It is simple and easy to use, however, it’s still relatively limited as far as ecommerce platforms go, and the features leave something to be desired.