Best store builders
A shortlist of platforms in the "Store builders like Shopify" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BigCommerce
|
Ecommerce platform | Monthly plans, no extra transaction fees | Bank transfer | 2009 |
Ecwid
|
Ecommerce platform | Free plan available | Bank transfer (via payment gateways) | 2009 |
Payhip
|
Ecommerce platform | Free plan with 5% transaction fee | PayPal, Stripe | 2011 |
Sellfy
|
Ecommerce platform | From $22-29/month, 0% transaction fees | PayPal, Stripe | 2011 |
Shopify
|
Ecommerce platform | Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores | Bank transfer (Shopify Payments) | 2006 |
Squarespace
|
Ecommerce platform | $16-99/month, 0-2% transaction fee by plan | Bank transfer | 2003 |
Stan Store
|
Creator store builder | From 29 dollars per month, no transaction fees | Bank transfer (Stripe) | 2020 |
Storenvy
Closed |
Store builder and marketplace | — | — | 2010 |
Wix
|
Ecommerce platform | eCommerce plans from ~$29/month, 0% platform fee | Bank transfer (Wix Payments) | 2006 |
WooCommerce
|
Ecommerce platform | Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only | Bank transfer (via payment gateways) | 2011 |
BigCommerceAn ecommerce platform for growing stores - no transaction fees on top of card processing, with strong multichannel selling.
bigcommerce.com40 viewsEcwidAdd a store to any existing website or social profile - a free plan makes it one of the cheapest ways to start selling.
ecwid.com38 viewsPayhipA simple storefront for digital downloads, courses, coaching, and physical goods - free plan with a 5% transaction fee.
payhip.com37 viewsSellfyA creator-focused store builder for digital products, subscriptions, and built-in print-on-demand merch.
sellfy.com43 viewsShopifyThe standard for building your own online store - templates, checkout, and payments in one place, from a 5 dollar Starter plan to full store…
shopify.com59 viewsSquarespaceDesign-forward websites with built-in commerce - popular with creatives selling services, products, and digital downloads.
squarespace.com48 viewsStan StoreThe link-in-bio store for creators - sell digital products, courses, and bookings straight from your social profiles. Creators have earned o…
stan.store41 viewsStorenvyA platform combining a store builder with a marketplace for independent brands.
storenvy.com49 viewsWixA drag-and-drop website builder with full ecommerce - stores, bookings, and digital products with no code.
wix.com40 viewsWooCommerceThe free open source store plugin for WordPress - powers a huge share of all online stores, with full control and no platform lock-in.
woocommerce.com36 views