Ecwid

ecwid.com
E-commerce
Weekend Project

Free ecommerce platform to sell online everywhere

How to Replace Ecwid

Overview

Ecwid is a cloud-based ecommerce solution that enables businesses to sell products online across multiple channels including websites, social media, and marketplaces. It provides inventory management, payment processing, and marketing tools for small to medium-sized businesses.

Features

42 features across 28 categories

B2B(1)

Wholesale ModePremium

Enable wholesale pricing and order minimums for bulk business customers.

CRM(2)

Customer GroupsPremium

Segment customers by group to apply custom pricing and promotions.

Customer Management

Store and organize customer information with purchase history tracking.

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Checkout(1)

Shopping Cart

Customizable shopping cart with abandoned cart recovery functionality.

Compliance(1)

Tax Calculation

Automatic tax rate calculation for sales tax compliance.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Content Management(2)

Blog IntegrationPremium

Built-in blog functionality for content marketing and SEO.

Dynamic Pages

Create custom pages for shipping, returns, and other store information.

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Customer Engagement(2)

Loyalty ProgramPremium

Create reward programs to encourage repeat purchases and customer retention.

Push NotificationsPremium

Send push notifications to mobile app users for promotions and updates.

Customization(1)

White LabelPremium

Fully branded solution with custom domain and removal of Ecwid branding.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Design(1)

Customizable Theme

Choose from professional themes or customize design with HTML/CSS.

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Developer Tools(1)

API AccessPremium

Developer-friendly API for custom integrations and extensions.

Fulfillment(1)

Shipping Integration

Real-time shipping rate calculation and label printing from major carriers.

Inventory(1)

Inventory Management

Real-time inventory tracking and synchronization across all sales channels.

Localization(1)

Multi-Language SupportPremium

Sell in multiple languages with automatic currency conversion.

Marketing(5)

Abandoned Cart RecoveryPremium

Automated emails to recover lost sales from incomplete purchases.

Conversion Tracking

Track pixel-based conversions for Facebook and Google advertising integration.

Email MarketingPremium

Built-in email campaigns and automated newsletters for customer engagement.

Google Shopping

Automatic product feed integration with Google Shopping for paid search.

SEO Tools

Built-in SEO optimization features to improve search engine visibility.

Mobile(1)

Mobile Commerce

Responsive design and native mobile app for selling on-the-go.

Order Processing(1)

Order Management

Centralized dashboard for managing orders from all sales channels.

Payment Types(2)

Donation Products

Enable customers to make donations or pay custom amounts for products.

Subscription ProductsPremium

Create and manage recurring subscription orders for recurring revenue.

Payments(1)

Payment Processing

Accept credit cards, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods globally.

Personalization(1)

Geo-TargetingPremium

Show location-specific products and pricing based on customer location.

Product Management(2)

Bulk EditingPremium

Edit multiple products at once to save time on inventory management.

Product Variants

Manage product options like size, color, and style with individual pricing.

Product Types(1)

Digital Products

Sell downloadable digital goods with instant delivery to customers.

Promotions(1)

Discount Management

Create coupons, discounts, and promotional codes with flexible conditions.

Reporting(2)

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive sales analytics and performance metrics across channels.

Store Statistics

Detailed reporting on sales, traffic, and customer behavior metrics.

Sales Channels(2)

Facebook Shop

Native integration to sell directly on Facebook and Instagram storefronts.

Multi-Channel Selling

Sell simultaneously on your website, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Sales Optimization(1)

Product UpsellingPremium

Recommend related products and bundles to increase average order value.

Security(2)

SSL Certificate

Free SSL encryption for secure HTTPS transactions and PCI compliance.

Store Backup

Automatic daily backups of store data for security and disaster recovery.

Social Proof(1)

Customer Reviews

Built-in review collection and display system for product ratings.

Store Features(3)

Product Filters

Advanced filtering options to help customers find products by attributes.

Store Homepage

Customizable homepage with banners and featured product sections.

Store Search

Powerful product search functionality with autocomplete suggestions.

Store Management(1)

Online Store Builder

Drag-and-drop website builder for creating professional storefronts without coding.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic ecommerce features

Venture

$14.08/mo
  • Growing business features

Business

Popular
$40.08/mo
  • Advanced business tools

Unlimited

$99.08/mo
  • Premium features and support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Ecwid

Monthly$14.08/mo
Yearly$169/yr
5-Year Total$845

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$169
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$507
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$845
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 42 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Ecwid alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Ecwid

Better Value
Monthly cost$140.8/mo
3-year total$5,068.8
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Ecwid saves ~$31,891.2 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations

2CheckoutAmazon PayAmazon Seller CentralApple PayAvalaraEasyPosteBayEtsyFacebook PixelFedExGoogle AnalyticsGoogle PayKlaviyoMailchimpPayPalShipStationSlackSquareStripeTaxJarTikTok ShopUPSUSPSXanoZapier