Best E-commerce Platforms (2025)

Ranked picks for e-commerce platforms. No "it depends."

🧊Nice Pick

BigCommerce

The e-commerce platform for when you're serious about scaling, not just playing store.

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The e-commerce platform for when you're serious about scaling, not just playing store.

Pros

  • +Built-in multi-channel selling to Amazon, eBay, and social media
  • +No transaction fees, so you keep more of your revenue
  • +Robust APIs and headless commerce options for custom integrations
  • +Strong B2B features like quote management and customer-specific pricing

Cons

  • -Pricing can get steep quickly as you scale, especially with add-ons
  • -Themes and design flexibility feel a bit corporate and less DIY-friendly

The e-commerce platform that lets you sell anything, as long as you're okay with paying for every little thing.

Pros

  • +All-in-one solution with hosting, payments, and inventory management
  • +Extensive app store for adding features without coding
  • +Easy setup and user-friendly interface for non-technical users

Cons

  • -Transaction fees on top of monthly plans unless you use Shopify Payments
  • -Limited customization without diving into Liquid templating or hiring a developer

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