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Best Shopify alternatives in 2026

Shopify is the easiest way to launch a store, but fees and monthly costs lead some to alternatives with more control or lower cost.

  1. 1
    WooCommerce
    Best for: Control & no platform fees

    Open-source WordPress commerce with full control — if you can manage hosting.

  2. 2
    BigCommerce
    Best for: B2B & no transaction fees

    Hosted like Shopify but with no transaction fees and strong B2B features.

  3. 3
    Squarespace
    Best for: Design-led small stores

    Beautiful templates and all-in-one hosting for smaller catalogs.

  4. 4
    Ecwid
    Best for: Adding a store to a site

    Embeds a store into any existing website or social profile.

Still considering Shopify itself? Read our Shopify review →