Which builder scales best for a large store?

Shopify and BigCommerce are both built to handle large, complex catalogs and high traffic.

Do I need a separate payment processor?

Most platforms support multiple payment gateways; some (like Shopify Payments) offer lower fees when used natively.

Our top picks for launching and scaling an online store, ranked by checkout, catalog, and pricing.

Shopify

Ranked #1 for this scenario based on our templates, ease of use, and SEO scoring.

9.5/10

Wix

Ranked #2 for this scenario based on our templates, ease of use, and SEO scoring.

9.2/10

Squarespace

Ranked #3 for this scenario based on our templates, ease of use, and SEO scoring.

9/10

BigCommerce

Ranked #4 for this scenario based on our templates, ease of use, and SEO scoring.

8.5/10

Pixpa

Ranked #5 for this scenario based on our templates, ease of use, and SEO scoring.

7.5/10

Step-by-step guide

1
Define your product catalog and pricing
List out your products, variants, and pricing before choosing a platform.
2
Choose a platform suited to your catalog size
Pick a builder that matches your current and near-future catalog size — see our ranking above.
3
Set up payments and shipping
Connect a payment provider and configure shipping zones and rates.
4
Launch and test the checkout flow
Place a test order end to end before promoting your store publicly.

Frequently asked questions

Wix and Weebly both offer capable, affordable commerce features suited to a small catalog.