Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) vs Ecwid by Lightspeed
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026 and Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #7) for Brands building online stores / 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
| Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) | Ecwid by Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026 | #7 / Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best free plan | Best for existing websites |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $229/mo) | $ ($0 to $82.50/mo) |
| HQ | Tamarac, USA | Encinitas, USA |
| Founded | 1997 | 2009 |
Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
Offers a uniquely comprehensive free plan for US businesses using its native payment gateway.
www.shift4shop.comSee full entry in Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026
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