Duda
Ecwid by Lightspeed
| Feature | Duda | Ecwid by Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $25/mo | Free / from $19/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | web-agencies, saas-companies, freelance-designers, multi-site-managers | small-businesses, existing-websites, social-sellers, beginners |
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| White Label | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dynamic Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Widgets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Channel | ✗ | ✓ |
| Website Widget | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pos Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social Selling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketplace Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shipping | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Duda Pros
- Built for agencies (white-label, client billing)
- Fast site speed and Core Web Vitals
- Dynamic pages from data sources
- Team collaboration features
✗ Duda Cons
- No free plan
- Smaller template library than Wix
- E-commerce features are basic
✓ Ecwid by Lightspeed Pros
- Add store to existing site
- Good free plan
- Multi-channel selling
- Easy setup
✗ Ecwid by Lightspeed Cons
- Limited customization on free plan
- SEO not as strong as Shopify
- Advanced features need higher tiers
The Verdict
Duda is built for web agencies and saas companies, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and white-label. Ecwid by Lightspeed targets small businesses and existing websites and leads with multi-channel and website-widget.
On pricing, Ecwid by Lightspeed is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19/mo compared to $25/mo for Duda. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Ecwid by Lightspeed has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Duda 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.