BigCommerce
Saleor
| Feature | BigCommerce | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | Free / from $300/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-market-retailers, b2b-commerce, multi-channel-sellers, growing-brands | developer-teams, enterprise-ecommerce, multi-channel-retailers, graphql-enthusiasts |
| Founded | 2009 | 2018 |
| Online Store | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✓ |
| B2b | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headless Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Storefront | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apps System | ✗ | ✓ |
| Warehouse Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Promotions Engine | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ BigCommerce Pros
- No transaction fees on any plan
- Built-in B2B/wholesale features
- Multi-storefront from one dashboard
- Headless commerce with API flexibility
✗ BigCommerce Cons
- Annual revenue caps force plan upgrades
- Theme customization requires code
- App ecosystem smaller than Shopify
✓ Saleor Pros
- GraphQL API-first architecture for modern frontends
- Enterprise features in free open-source edition
- Strong multi-channel commerce capabilities
- Built-in dashboard with excellent UX
✗ Saleor Cons
- Cloud hosting is expensive for startups
- Smaller community than Shopify/WooCommerce
- Self-hosting requires Python/Django expertise
The Verdict
BigCommerce is built for mid market retailers and b2b commerce, with a focus on online-store and multi-channel. Saleor targets developer teams and enterprise ecommerce and leads with graphql-api and multi-channel.
On pricing, BigCommerce is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $39/mo compared to $300/mo for Saleor. That $261/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Saleor has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. BigCommerce requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.