BigCommerce
bigcommerce.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
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Commerce built for momentum
How to Replace BigCommerceOverview
Features
71 features across 32 categories
API & Integration(3)
Industry's fastest APIs for automatic syncing of 3rd party system data like ERPs into BigCommerce
API-driven commerce enabling content-rich shopping experiences through CMS, DXP, applications, or custom front-ends
Unlimited API calls for enterprise customers
Analytics(1)
Real-time business metrics dashboard for orders, customer data, marketing analytics
B2B Commerce(5)
Segment B2B customers for custom pricing, product access, and promotions without maintaining second site
Advanced B2B features including unified B2B experience, custom pricing, approval workflows, and quote management
Customize BigCommerce to ERP punch out solution via framing and sequence, or use PunchOut2Go partner
Enable approved customers to pay via purchase order through solution tech partners
Native CSR-generated quote management and third-party tools like B2B Ninja integration
Compliance(2)
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019, ISO/IEC 27017:2015, ISO/IEC 27018:2019 certifications
PCI DSS 4.1 Level 1 Attestation of Compliance
Customer Management(1)
Create customer segments for targeted pricing, product access, and promotions
Data Management(1)
Data backup across two data centers with third spatially-separated backup data center
Deployment(1)
Launch fully-optimized storefront in one click with Catalyst
Developer Tools(4)
Deploy Next.js storefront using Command Line Interface for rapid deployment
Discover, test, and onboard headless solutions from within BigCommerce control panel
Develop, test, and push changes without downtime in staging environment
Command-line interface tool to develop, test, and push changes in local environment without downtime
Education(1)
Training platform for business users and technical developers with certification programs
Integration(3)
Merge headless commerce with sophisticated enterprise content management
Connect WordPress site to BigCommerce's commerce engine with pre-built plugin for content-focused brands
Native POS integration including Teamwork Commerce to keep in-store sales automatically updated
International(2)
Accept payments in 100+ currencies with display, transaction, and settlement in multiple currencies
Localize BigCommerce frontend in any language with translation through apps and APIs
Marketing Automation(2)
Automated abandoned cart recovery functionality
Omnichannel feed and data transformation across 150+ marketplaces, social commerce, and advertising channels
Marketplace Integration(1)
Integration with eBay, Amazon, and POS systems
Order Management(1)
Enable customers to initiate refunds or partial refunds through their account
Payment Processing(4)
Flexible payment methods and credit authorization for B2B customers
Native credit card vaulting for multiple payment gateways
Fully customizable checkout experience with server-to-server checkout API and SDK, supporting 130+ payment providers
Support for dozens of digital wallets including Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal One Touch
Performance(2)
Global Content Delivery Network ensuring fast site loading anywhere in the world
Blazing-fast site speed powered by Google Cloud Platform and Cloudflare's global network CDN
Pricing Management(2)
Customize bulk pricing down to SKU level for individual customers or customer groups
Custom pricing at SKU level for customer groups and B2B customers
Product Management(2)
Drag-and-drop functionality, custom product recommendations, and headless commerce APIs for merchandising
Manage entire product catalog within control panel or push from external system through Catalog API
Professional Services(5)
Expertise on clean and clear migration path with dedicated migration services
Increase sales by improving SEO and conversion optimization
Personal training on setup and launch of BigCommerce store
Project management experts to ensure launch on time and under budget
Seasoned advisors to help design store architecture optimally
Promotions(2)
Create 70+ native discount and promotion types without scripting
Native gift card functionality
Reliability(1)
High Availability infrastructure delivering 99.99% uptime, resiliency and performance
SEO(1)
Customizable SEO-friendly URLs, metadata editing, and robots.txt editing
Search(2)
Elasticsearch-powered faceted search or integration with best-in-breed solutions for complex search criteria
Elasticsearch-based faceted search with custom field support for refined product filtering
Security(3)
Extended validation SSL certificate available for enterprise plans
Customer login API for custom SSO or plug-and-play partner solutions like LoginRadius, Okta
Sitewide SSL encryption for all store pages
Shipping(3)
Real-time shipping calculation and quoting
Native integration with ShipperHQ for accurate cross-border shipping quoting
Industry-leading shipping rates and broad portfolio of partner solutions for shipping and fulfillment
Store Management(1)
Manage multiple unique stores from one account, supporting multiple brands, regions, and customer segments
Storefront Design(6)
High-performance storefront with visual builder, one-click launch, and seamless API integration
Innovative drag-and-drop visual builder empowering marketers and developers to create stunning customer experiences
Drag-and-drop visual editor for launching and editing site pages without coding
Mobile-responsive design from homepage to checkout for all BigCommerce themes
Page Builder feature for creating and customizing store pages
Fully customizable themes with built-in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript support
Support(3)
Round-the-clock technical support for all enterprise customers
Dedicated trusted partner to guide customer growth
Expert technical advice and advocacy for enterprise customers
Tax(1)
Automate sales taxes with Avalara Avatax built-in or use custom tax tables
User Management(1)
Unlimited user accounts for staff members on enterprise plans
Pricing
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Enterprise
Popular- ✓Full-featured online store
- ✓Multi-currency (display, transact & settle)
- ✓Price Lists
- ✓Page Builder
- ✓24/7 Technical Support
- ✓Unlimited Staff accounts
- ✓Sales channels (including eBay, Amazon, and POS)
- ✓Coupons, discounts, and gift cards
- ✓Real-time shipping quotes
- ✓Fully customizable checkout
- ✓Headless capabilities and integrations
- ✓Multi-Storefront
- ✓Extended Functionality via App Marketplace
- ✓Sitewide HTTPS and dedicated SSL
- ✓Extended Validation SSL
- ✓Abandoned cart saver
- ✓Customer groups and segmentation
- ✓Google Customer Reviews
- ✓Faceted search (product filtering)
- ✓Custom facets
- ✓Unlimited API calls
- ✓No additional transaction fees
Cost Calculator
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Integrations
23 known integrations