How to Build Your Own BigCommerce
Replace BigCommerce with a custom build. Commerce built for momentum
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 71 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Payment processing, subscriptions, and invoicing
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 71 features
Storefront Design(6 features)
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
+1 more in this category
B2B Commerce(5 features)
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
Professional Services(5 features)
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
Developer Tools(4 features)
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
Payment Processing(4 features)
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
API & Integration(3 features)
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
Integration(3 features)
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
Security(3 features)
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
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