BigCommerce vs WordPress.com: 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.
WordPress.com is the hosted version of WordPress. Its monthly price drops the longer the term you prepay. The WordPress.org software itself is free and open source; you pay separately for hosting if you run it yourself.
Listed A to Z, from bigcommerce.com and wordpress.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
- Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: BigCommerce checked Nov 10, 2026, WordPress.com 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); WordPress.com lists 4 (Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce).
- Lowest listed paid tier. BigCommerce: Core $29/mo, billed annually. WordPress.com: Personal $2.75, 3-year. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. BigCommerce: none in the published plan table. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. BigCommerce: “Plans (USD)”. WordPress.com: “Plans (price per month)”.
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.
WordPress.com plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | 1-year | 2-year | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $9 | $4 | $3.25 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $18 | $8 | $6.50 | $5.50 |
| Business | $40 | $25 | $20 | $17.50 |
| Commerce | $70 | $45 | $36 | $31.50 |
From wordpress.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com cost?
Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do BigCommerce and WordPress.com have a free option?
BigCommerce: none in the published plan table. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, BigCommerce or WordPress.com?
Lowest listed paid tier: BigCommerce Core $29/mo, billed annually; WordPress.com Personal $2.75, 3-year (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, BigCommerce or WordPress.com?
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 wordpress.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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