BigCommerce vs Ecwid by Lightspeed
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms and The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
BigCommerce ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Brands building online stores / Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). A feature-rich platform with strong SEO, ideal for mid-market brands wanting to avoid transaction fees.
At a glance
| BigCommerce | Ecwid by Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms | #7 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 79 |
| Best for | Best for built-in features | Best for existing websites |
| Pricing | $$ ($29 to $399+/mo) | $ ($0 to $82.50/mo) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Encinitas, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
BigCommerce
A feature-rich platform with strong SEO, ideal for mid-market brands wanting to avoid transaction fees.
www.bigcommerce.comEcwid by Lightspeed
Easily add a store to any existing website or social media page.
www.ecwid.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.