Best BigCommerce Alternatives (2026)

Our top picks for replacing BigCommerce, ranked by value, features, and community support.

Quick Picks

#1 Overall:
PrestaShop — Open-source ecommerce platform powering 300,000+ online stores
Runner-up:
Bagisto — Free Laravel-based ecommerce platform with multi-vendor and headless commerce
# Tool Pricing Monthly Savings
1 PrestaShop Open Source Free 100%
2 Bagisto Open Source Free 100%

Full Rankings

#1

PrestaShop

Open-source ecommerce platform powering 300,000+ online stores

Open Source

Free to download, pay only for hosting (~$10-30/mo)

  • No monthly platform fees or sales commissions
  • 5,000+ modules and themes in the marketplace
  • Multi-language and multi-currency built-in

#2

Bagisto

Free Laravel-based ecommerce platform with multi-vendor and headless commerce

Open Source

Fully free and open-source under MIT License. Add-ons available at additional cost.

  • Built on Laravel and Vue.js with MIT License — truly free forever
  • Multi-vendor marketplace and multi-tenant SaaS capabilities built in
  • Scales to 10M+ products with Elasticsearch and caching optimization

Detailed Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free alternative to BigCommerce?

PrestaShop is our top free pick. Open-source ecommerce platform powering 300,000+ online stores.

Is there an open-source alternative to BigCommerce?

Yes! PrestaShop is open-source and can be self-hosted. Open-source ecommerce platform powering 300,000+ online stores.

How much can I save by switching from BigCommerce?

Up to 100% by switching to PrestaShop. Many alternatives offer free self-hosted options.