Ecwid by Lightspeed vs Square Online
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #8) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). Easily add a store to any existing website or social media page.
At a glance
| Ecwid by Lightspeed | Square Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business | #8 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 79 | 78 |
| Best for | Best for existing websites | Best for physical retailers |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $82.50/mo) | $ ($0 to $72/mo) |
| HQ | Encinitas, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
Ecwid 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
Square Online
Perfect for businesses with a physical location, syncing online and in-person sales effortlessly.
squareup.com/us/en/online-storeSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
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