Store builders like Shopify
Build your own store - take orders and payments on a site you control. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Best for: Sellers who want their own brand, customer list and control beyond the big marketplaces
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Compare the top 10 store builders
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shopify
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Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores | — | — | Bank transfer (Shopify Payments) | 175+ countries |
 Squarespace
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$16-99/month, 0-2% transaction fee by plan | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 BigCommerce
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Monthly plans, no extra transaction fees | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Wix
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eCommerce plans from ~$29/month, 0% platform fee | — | — | Bank transfer (Wix Payments) | Worldwide |
 Ecwid
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Free plan available | — | — | Bank transfer (via payment gateways) | Worldwide |
 WooCommerce
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Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only | — | — | Bank transfer (via payment gateways) | Worldwide |
 Sellfy
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From $22-29/month, 0% transaction fees | — | — | PayPal, Stripe | Worldwide |
 Stan Store
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From 29 dollars per month, no transaction fees | — | — | Bank transfer (Stripe) | Worldwide |
 Payhip
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Free plan with 5% transaction fee | — | — | PayPal, Stripe | Worldwide |
 Big Cartel
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No platform transaction fees, plans $0-30/mo + processor fees | — | — | Stripe, PayPal | Worldwide |
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All 10 store builders
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Big CartelA simple storefront builder for artists and makers, with a free plan for small shops. Sellers keep everything minus payment processing.
bigcartel.com36 viewsBigCommerceAn 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.com60 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.store42 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
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