Ecwid by Lightspeed
Saleor
| Feature | Ecwid by Lightspeed | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $19/mo | Free / from $300/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, existing-websites, social-sellers, beginners | developer-teams, enterprise-ecommerce, multi-channel-retailers, graphql-enthusiasts |
| Founded | 2009 | 2018 |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website Widget | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pos Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Social Selling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shipping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apps System | ✗ | ✓ |
| Warehouse Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Promotions Engine | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ 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
Ecwid by Lightspeed is built for small businesses and existing websites, with a focus on multi-channel and website-widget. Saleor targets developer teams and enterprise ecommerce and leads with graphql-api and multi-channel.
On pricing, Ecwid by Lightspeed is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19/mo compared to $300/mo for Saleor. That $281/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Saleor offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Ecwid by Lightspeed 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.