Best tools · Ecommerce
Best tools to launch an online store
Sell products with a hosted storefront and checkout. 5 tools in this list, 2 with a free plan.
How this list is ranked. Tools are ordered by how strongly they are built for this job (as tagged in VERILO’s catalogue), then by editorial score and editor rating. Affiliate relationships and featured status are never inputs.
- 01
Shopify
Built for itHosted ecommerce platform for building an online store and selling online, in person and on social channels.
4.7From $39/moFree trial- This is a core use case of the product.
- Includes AI assistant, API access, Webhooks
- 02
WooCommerce
Built for itFree, open-source ecommerce plugin that turns a self-hosted WordPress site into an online store.
4.3FreeFree plan- This is a core use case of the product.
- Includes API access, Webhooks, Import & export
- 03
BigCommerce
Built for itHosted ecommerce platform with no platform transaction fees, built-in B2B features and headless options.
4.1From $29/moFree trial- This is a core use case of the product.
- Includes API access, Webhooks, Templates
- 04
Squarespace
Good at itDesign-led website builder with commerce included on every plan for selling products, services and content.
4.2From $19/moFree trial- Well supported, though not the product's main focus.
- Includes AI assistant, Templates, Reporting & dashboards
- 05
Wix
Good at itDrag-and-drop website builder with a free plan, an AI site generator and online store features on paid tiers.
4.0From $17/moFree plan- Well supported, though not the product's main focus.
- Includes AI content generation, Templates, Mobile app
Choosing between the top two?
See Shopify and WooCommerce side by side on pricing, free plans, ease of use and features.
Compare Shopify vs WooCommerce5 tools compared. Each listing shows when its information was last reviewed; prices can change, so check the vendor’s pricing page before you decide.