Is BigCommerce better than Shopify?

It depends on how you sell. BigCommerce includes more features out of the box and is especially strong for B2B, wholesale and larger catalogs. Shopify has a bigger app and theme marketplace and is very quick to launch. We build on both, so we can help you compare without a sales pitch.

How much does a BigCommerce store cost?

There are two parts: the BigCommerce plan and the build. Standard plans run from roughly $29 to $399 a month, and Enterprise is custom-priced. Plans are tied to your yearly online sales, so a growing store moves up a tier over time. The build depends on design, integrations and how much data needs to move. We’ll give you a clear estimate after a free consultation.

Can you move my existing store to BigCommerce?

Yes. We migrate products, customers, orders and content from Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce and other platforms, and set up 301 redirects so your search rankings and old links keep working.

Does BigCommerce work for B2B and wholesale?

Yes, it’s one of its biggest strengths. You can offer company accounts, customer-specific price lists, quotes, purchase orders and payment terms, and run wholesale and retail from the same catalog.

Can BigCommerce connect to our ERP or accounting software?

Usually, yes. BigCommerce has well-documented APIs and ready-made connectors for many ERP, accounting, shipping and tax systems. When an off-the-shelf connector doesn’t fit, we build a custom integration .

Do you support BigCommerce stores after launch?

Yes. We offer ongoing support and maintenance , plus new features, speed tuning and marketing help as your store grows.

BigCommerce Development

Custom BigCommerce stores built to sell more and connect to the rest of your business.

At Sharp Innovations, we design custom themes, set up B2B and wholesale selling, connect your ERP and shipping tools, and move existing stores from Magento, Shopify or WooCommerce without losing your search rankings.

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Is BigCommerce the Best Choice for Your E-Commerce Needs?

Platform	Pros	Cons	Cost Range (Annual)
Magento (Adobe Commerce)	Highly customizable & scalable Built for enterprise e-commerce Advanced SEO & product features	Complex setup & maintenance Requires developer expertise High hosting & dev costs	$15,000-$100,000+ (Enterprise-level licensing + dev + hosting)
Shopify	Easy to use, all-in-one hosted solution Great support & app ecosystem Fast to launch	Limited customization unless using Shopify Plus Monthly fees add up Transaction fees unless using Shopify Payments	$348-$2,400+ ($29-$299/mo + apps/themes) Shopify Plus: ~$24,000/yr
BigCommerce	Many features built in, fewer paid apps No platform transaction fees Strong B2B, wholesale & multi-storefront tools Open APIs, headless-ready	Plan tier rises with yearly sales Smaller app/theme marketplace than Shopify Custom themes need Stencil expertise	$348-$4,800+ (~$29-$399/mo + apps/themes) Enterprise: custom pricing
WooCommerce (on WordPress)	Free core plugin Flexible & open-source Huge WordPress ecosystem Full control over hosting	Requires WordPress expertise Can become complex as site scales Plugin/theme compatibility issues	$300-$5,000+ (Hosting + plugins + themes + dev)
Wordpress (Non-commerce)	Great for content-heavy sites Huge plugin/theme library Full design flexibility	Not e-commerce-ready by default Requires WooCommerce or other plugin Security & updates on you	$100-$3,000+ (Hosting + themes + plugins + maintenance)

Our BigCommerce development services cover your whole store, from the first click to the shipped order.

No two stores sell the same way, so we start by learning your products, your customers and your back office. Then we build around them.

Custom theme design. A storefront built on BigCommerce's Stencil framework that matches your brand and loads fast on phones.
B2B and wholesale. Company accounts, customer-specific pricing, quotes, purchase orders and net terms.
Integrations. ERP, accounting, shipping, tax and email marketing tools, connected through BigCommerce's APIs so orders and inventory stay in sync.
Sell everywhere. Your catalog on Amazon, eBay, Google Shopping and social channels, managed from one place.
Headless builds. A fully custom front end on top of BigCommerce when you need speed or a one-of-a-kind experience.
Ongoing support. Updates, new features and conversion improvements after launch.

Online shopping on a laptop with a credit card and packages, representing a BigCommerce checkout

Why Choose BigCommerce?

BigCommerce is a strong fit for stores that are growing past the basics. It's a hosted platform, so security updates, PCI-compliant checkout and server uptime are handled for you. You get to focus on selling.

What sets it apart

More built in, fewer apps. Multi-currency, faceted search, product options and customer groups come standard, so monthly app bills stay smaller.
No transaction fees from the platform, whichever payment provider you choose. Your processor's normal card fees still apply.
Built for B2B. Wholesale and retail can run from one catalog, with pricing and terms set per customer.
Open and flexible. Well-documented APIs make it easier to connect your other systems or go headless later.

Not sure it's the right platform? Compare it with the other platforms we build on. We'll give you an honest recommendation based on your products, budget and plans.

Moving to BigCommerce?

A platform move shouldn't cost you customers or rankings. We migrate products, customers, order history and content from Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce and other platforms, then map every old URL to its new home with 301 redirects so search engines and bookmarks keep working.

Data first: products, variants, customers and order history moved and checked before launch
SEO protected: redirects, page titles and structured data carried over, so you don't start from zero
No surprises at launch: test orders, tax, shipping and payment checks on a staging store first
Support after go-live: we watch orders, speed and search traffic in the weeks after launch

See the online stores we've built for other businesses in our E-Commerce portfolio.

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BigCommerce FAQs

Is BigCommerce better than Shopify?
It depends on how you sell. BigCommerce includes more features out of the box and is especially strong for B2B, wholesale and larger catalogs. Shopify has a bigger app and theme marketplace and is very quick to launch. We build on both, so we can help you compare without a sales pitch.
How much does a BigCommerce store cost?
There are two parts: the BigCommerce plan and the build. Standard plans run from roughly $29 to $399 a month, and Enterprise is custom-priced. Plans are tied to your yearly online sales, so a growing store moves up a tier over time. The build depends on design, integrations and how much data needs to move. We’ll give you a clear estimate after a free consultation.
Can you move my existing store to BigCommerce?
Yes. We migrate products, customers, orders and content from Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce and other platforms, and set up 301 redirects so your search rankings and old links keep working.
Does BigCommerce work for B2B and wholesale?
Yes, it’s one of its biggest strengths. You can offer company accounts, customer-specific price lists, quotes, purchase orders and payment terms, and run wholesale and retail from the same catalog.
Can BigCommerce connect to our ERP or accounting software?
Usually, yes. BigCommerce has well-documented APIs and ready-made connectors for many ERP, accounting, shipping and tax systems. When an off-the-shelf connector doesn’t fit, we build a custom integration.
Do you support BigCommerce stores after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing support and maintenance, plus new features, speed tuning and marketing help as your store grows.