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Head-to-head · B2C eCommerce Software

BigCommerce vs Squarespace Commerce

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score BigCommerce #2 in B2C eCommerce Software 9.2/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BigCommerce
Squarespace Commerce #6 in B2C eCommerce Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Squarespace

BigCommerce leads on 0 checks, Squarespace Commerce on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBigCommerce · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceSquarespace Commerce · $16/mo
  • Free trialboth

BigCommerce scores higher on our rubric for b2c ecommerce software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Squarespace Commerce is cheaper to start at $16/mo against $29/mo.

BigCommerce is the better fit for growing multichannel and B2B sellers. Squarespace Commerce is the better fit for design-led small businesses with varied products.

  • BigCommerce fits best

    Growing multichannel and B2B sellers

  • Squarespace Commerce fits best

    Design-led small businesses with varied products

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Side by side

Feature BigCommerce 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Squarespace Commerce 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in B2C eCommerce Software #6 in B2C eCommerce Software
Best for Growing multichannel and B2B sellers Design-led small businesses with varied products
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo $16/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 13 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features BigCommerce 1/5 · Squarespace Commerce 1/5
Abandoned cart recovery ✓ ✓
Multilingual storefront Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-currency checkout Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in POS Not checked yet Not checked yet
Subscription products Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Product limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects storefronts with marketplaces, social channels, and POS integrations.
  • Supports B2B pricing, quotes, purchase orders, and payment terms.
  • Offers REST, GraphQL, and Storefront APIs plus headless support.
  • Supports physical goods, services, downloads, subscriptions, and memberships
  • Includes inventory tools, stock alerts, shipping, fulfillment, and tax tools
  • Connects social selling, payment, shipping, and marketing integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 15 days.
  • Sales-volume caps apply to Core, Growth, and Scale plans.
  • Performance pricing starts at $1,499 per month billed annually.
  • Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee
  • Digital content and memberships carry fees on Basic, Core, and Plus
  • Point of sale is available on iOS
Our verdict

BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform for businesses selling through online storefronts, marketplaces, social channels, and point-of-sale integrations. It serves small and mid-sized businesses as well as enterprise brands, with…

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Squarespace Commerce combines a hosted online store with Squarespace websites, giving entrepreneurs, creators, service businesses, and growing brands a way to bring site design and selling into one system. It supports physical products,…

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  1. BigCommerceB2C eCommerce Software 9.215-day trial
  2. Squarespace CommerceB2C eCommerce Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BigCommerce — where it wins

    • Connects storefronts with marketplaces, social channels, and POS integrations.
    • Supports B2B pricing, quotes, purchase orders, and payment terms.
    • Offers REST, GraphQL, and Storefront APIs plus headless support.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 15 days.
    • Sales-volume caps apply to Core, Growth, and Scale plans.
    • Performance pricing starts at $1,499 per month billed annually.

  • Squarespace Commerce — where it wins

    • Supports physical goods, services, downloads, subscriptions, and memberships
    • Includes inventory tools, stock alerts, shipping, fulfillment, and tax tools
    • Connects social selling, payment, shipping, and marketing integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee
    • Digital content and memberships carry fees on Basic, Core, and Plus
    • Point of sale is available on iOS

More comparisons

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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