BigCommerce review

BigCommerce gives a small store many tools that cost extra elsewhere. Its Core plan, at $29 per month billed annually or $39 monthly, includes single-page checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon Pay, more than 70 discount options, real-time shipping quotes from UPS, USPS, FedEx and other carriers, multi-currency payments in 100+ currencies, a built-in blog and product reviews. Support on Core is 24/7 by chat and email, with phone support for $29 per month. The pricing model is tied to sales. Core covers up to $30K in trailing 12-month GMV, after which BigCommerce moves you to Growth at $79 per month annual, and on Core a 2.0% fee applies to eligible orders processed through open payment providers rather than its embedded ones. For a brand selling steadily, that is predictable; for one expecting a fast spike, the automatic upgrades raise the bill quickly. Theme design is less flexible than Squarespace or Wix.

Who it is for

growing stores that want features without many apps

Price

From $29 per month billed annually ($39 monthly) on Core, for up to $30K in trailing 12-month sales.

Core $39/mo ($29 annual) $30K TTM GMV 2.0% of eligible order GMV
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• More than 70 discount options built in
• Real-time shipping quotes from UPS, USPS, FedEx and other carriers
• Payments in 100+ currencies through the provider of your choice
• Built-in blog and product ratings and reviews
• Single-page checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon Pay

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Zero platform fees when orders go through Embedded Payment Providers
• Strength: 24/7 chat and email support on Core
• Strength: Real-time carrier shipping quotes without an app
• Weakness: Core is capped at $30K in trailing 12-month sales and auto-upgrades to Growth at $79
• Weakness: A 2.0% fee applies to eligible orders paid through open payment providers on Core
• Weakness: Phone support costs $29 per month on Core

Key facts

• Core price: $29 per month annual, $39 monthly
• Core sales cap: $30K trailing 12 months
• Next plan: Growth, $79 per month annual
• Discount options: More than 70

Where it ranks

BigCommerce is No. 4 in our Best Ecommerce Platforms verdict.