BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: ecommerce platform pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
BigCommerce is a hosted ecommerce platform. Plans are tied to trailing-12-month sales (GMV) and auto-upgrade when you pass a cap.
WooCommerce is the free, open-source ecommerce platform for WordPress. There is no platform fee and no revenue share; you pay for hosting, payments and any extensions you add.
Listed A to Z, from bigcommerce.com and woocommerce.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Core, Growth, Scale, Performance
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Core $29, Growth $79, Scale $299 per month billed annually ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Performance from $1,499/mo.
- Main price table
- Core platform, Revenue share, Hosting, Extensions, Card processing with WooPayments, Third-party payment fee, Selling in global markets
- Free option
- Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra)
- Published prices
- Free core plugin, hosting about $25-$350/month, extensions $29-$299/year each, WooPayments ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: BigCommerce checked Nov 10, 2026, WooCommerce checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. BigCommerce lists 4 entries (Core, Growth, Scale, Performance); WooCommerce lists 7 (Core platform, Revenue share, Hosting, Extensions, Card processing with WooPayments, Third-party payment fee, Selling in global markets).
- Free option. BigCommerce: none in the published plan table. WooCommerce: Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra).
- How prices are quoted. BigCommerce: “Plans (USD)”. WooCommerce: “Cost components”.
BigCommerce plans and prices
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Sales cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $29/month | $39/month | Up to $30K TTM GMV; auto-upgrades to Growth |
| Growth | $79/month | $105/month | Up to $100K TTM GMV; auto-upgrades to Scale |
| Scale | $299/month | $399/month | Up to $33,333/month GMV; 0.9% on GMV above the cap |
| Performance | Starting at $1,499 per month, billed annually | Custom pricing | Enterprise; custom integrations and SLAs |
Annual billing saves 25%. Card processing begins at 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction (US-based businesses). Prices exclude tax.
From bigcommerce.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: BigCommerce pricing.
WooCommerce plans and prices
| Component | Price on the page |
|---|---|
| Core platform | Free, with no monthly subscription |
| Revenue share | 0% |
| Hosting | $25 – $350/month for most stores, scales with traffic |
| Extensions | $29 – $299/year per extension |
| Card processing with WooPayments | ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Third-party payment fee | None |
| Selling in global markets | $0, unlimited markets |
From woocommerce.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: WooCommerce pricing.
FAQ
How much does BigCommerce cost?
Core $29, Growth $79, Scale $299 per month billed annually ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Performance from $1,499/mo. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does WooCommerce cost?
Free core plugin, hosting about $25-$350/month, extensions $29-$299/year each, WooPayments ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do BigCommerce and WooCommerce have a free option?
BigCommerce: none in the published plan table. WooCommerce: Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra).
Which is better, BigCommerce or WooCommerce?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: bigcommerce.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and woocommerce.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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