BigCommerce ,
zero transaction fees,
serious scale.

BigCommerce vs Shopify, which is better?

BigCommerce has no transaction fees on any plan, stronger native B2B features, more flexible product variants, and better multi-currency/multi-channel support out of the box. Shopify has a larger app ecosystem and is simpler for getting started quickly. For scaling DTC brands or B2B sellers who don't want to pay transaction fees on a growing volume, BigCommerce often wins the comparison.

What is headless BigCommerce?

Headless BigCommerce uses the GraphQL Storefront API as a commerce backend while the storefront is built in a separate framework (typically Next.js). This gives you full design freedom, React interactivity, and superior Core Web Vitals, while keeping BigCommerce managing products, inventory, pricing, and checkout. Recommended for high-volume stores where performance directly affects conversion.

Can I migrate from Shopify to BigCommerce?

Yes. We migrate products, product variants, customers, orders, and CMS content. URLs change between platforms, so we create a comprehensive 301 redirect map and monitor Google Search Console post-launch to ensure rankings are preserved. The Shopify subscription data is the most complex part, we map subscription relationships and coordinate with your payment provider.

What is BigCommerce B2B Edition?

BigCommerce B2B Edition is a dedicated B2B platform that adds: corporate account hierarchies with multiple buyers per company, custom price lists per customer or company, purchase order payment, quote requests and management, requisition lists, and approval workflows. It's available as an add-on to your BigCommerce plan and integrates natively, no third-party B2B app required.

How much does a BigCommerce store cost?

A custom Stencil theme with standard configuration typically costs £6,000–£12,000. A headless BigCommerce + Next.js storefront typically costs £15,000–£30,000. A migration from another platform adds £2,000–£8,000 depending on catalogue size. B2B Edition setup adds £5,000–£15,000. Flat written quote after a free discovery call.

Does BigCommerce support subscriptions?

Yes via third-party apps (Recharge, Skio, Bold Subscriptions) or custom implementation. BigCommerce doesn't have native subscription billing built in the way Shopify does, it's handled at the app layer. We evaluate the best app for your subscription model (standard recurring, usage-based, or curated box) and configure it as part of the build.