BigCommerce vs Magento

The e-commerce platform for when you're serious about scaling, not just playing store meets the e-commerce behemoth that can do anything, if you're willing to wrestle with its php spaghetti. Here's our take.

BigCommerce

Nice Pick

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

Magento

The e-commerce behemoth that can do anything, if you're willing to wrestle with its PHP spaghetti.

Pros

• Highly scalable for large enterprise stores
• Extensive marketplace of extensions and themes
• Built-in multi-store and multi-language support

Cons

• Steep learning curve and complex setup
• Performance can be sluggish without heavy optimization

The Verdict

Use BigCommerce if: You want built-in multi-channel selling to amazon, ebay, and social media and can live with pricing can get steep quickly as you scale, especially with add-ons.

Use Magento if: You prioritize highly scalable for large enterprise stores over what BigCommerce offers.

The Bottom Line

BigCommerce wins

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