BigCommerce
Sellfy
| Feature | BigCommerce | Sellfy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | From $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-market-retailers, b2b-commerce, multi-channel-sellers, growing-brands | creators, artists, musicians, digital-product-sellers |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
| Online Store | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✗ |
| B2b | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headless Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Storefront | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital Products | ✗ | ✓ |
| Subscriptions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Print On Demand | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Discount Codes | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Sellfy Pros
- No transaction fees
- Built-in marketing tools
- Great for digital products
- Print-on-demand included
✗ Sellfy Cons
- Limited store customization
- Basic SEO options
- No marketplace exposure
The Verdict
BigCommerce is built for mid market retailers and b2b commerce, with a focus on online-store and multi-channel. Sellfy targets creators and artists and leads with digital-products and subscriptions.
On pricing, Sellfy is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $39/mo for BigCommerce. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, BigCommerce offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Sellfy takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.