A factual, side-by-side comparison of the leading e-commerce platforms. All pricing and feature data sourced from each platform's public pricing pages as of 2025.
Every number below comes from each platform's public pricing page. No inflated claims.
| Feature | WeSell.Cloud | Shopify | Etsy | WooCommerce | Wix | Squarespace | BigCommerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||||||
| Monthly fee | Free tier | $39/mo (Basic) | Free to list | Free (self-hosted) | $29/mo | $33/mo | $39/mo |
| Transaction fees | 0% | 0.6-2% (unless Shopify Payments) |
6.5% | 0% (gateway fees apply) |
0% | 0% (Business plan+) |
0% |
| Listing fees | $0 | $0 | $0.20/listing + 12-15% offsite ads |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Features | |||||||
| Free themes | 21 | 12 | N/A | 1,000+ (community) | 800+ | 100+ | 12 |
| Multi-vendor marketplace | Built-in | Needs $60+/mo app |
Platform-only | Plugin needed |
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| Each seller gets branded shop | With plugins |
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| Custom domain | |||||||
| Digital products | |||||||
| Product variants | |||||||
| Payment methods | 4 built-in | 100+ | Etsy Payments | 100+ (via plugins) | 40+ | Stripe, PayPal, etc. | 65+ |
| API access | |||||||
| Self-hosted option | Cloud SaaS | ||||||
| Data export | CSV export | CSV export | CSV export | Full database access | CSV export | CSV export | CSV export |
Pricing data sourced from each platform's public pricing pages as of 2025. Transaction fees may vary by plan and region. Payment gateway processing fees (e.g., Stripe's 2.9% + 30c) apply separately on all platforms.
In-depth look at how WeSell.Cloud stacks up against each major competitor.
Shopify is the largest standalone e-commerce platform, powering millions of stores worldwide. It offers a vast app ecosystem with 100+ payment gateways and thousands of third-party integrations. However, Shopify's Basic plan starts at $39/month and charges 0.6-2% transaction fees unless you exclusively use Shopify Payments. For sellers who want multi-vendor marketplace functionality, Shopify requires a third-party app (such as Multi Vendor Marketplace) costing $60 or more per month.
WeSell.Cloud offers a free tier with 0% transaction fees and includes multi-vendor marketplace support out of the box. Each seller gets their own branded storefront with a choice of 21 themes. While Shopify offers a broader app ecosystem and more payment gateways, WeSell.Cloud is the better fit for sellers who want to start without upfront costs or who need built-in marketplace capabilities.
Etsy is a marketplace for handmade, vintage, and craft supplies with a large built-in audience of buyers. However, selling on Etsy comes with significant fees: a $0.20 listing fee per item, a 6.5% transaction fee on every sale, and a mandatory 12-15% offsite advertising fee on sales generated through Etsy's ads (for sellers earning over $10,000/year). Sellers on Etsy do not get their own branded storefront or custom domain, and all shops share Etsy's branding and layout.
WeSell.Cloud charges 0% transaction fees and $0 listing fees. Each seller gets a branded shop with their choice of 21 themes and the option to use a custom domain. While Etsy provides built-in marketplace traffic, WeSell.Cloud gives sellers full control over their brand and pricing without per-sale fees eating into margins.
WooCommerce is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that turns any WordPress site into an online store. It offers maximum flexibility with thousands of community themes and plugins. However, WooCommerce requires self-hosting, which means you need to purchase and manage your own web hosting, SSL certificate, domain, security, backups, and software updates. Hosting costs typically range from $10-50/month for basic plans and significantly more for high-traffic stores. Multi-vendor marketplace functionality requires additional paid plugins like Dokan or WC Vendors.
WeSell.Cloud is a fully managed cloud SaaS platform, meaning there is no server management, no security patching, and no plugin compatibility issues. Multi-vendor marketplace support is built in. The trade-off is that WeSell.Cloud does not offer self-hosting, so sellers who need full server-level control may prefer WooCommerce.
Wix is a popular website builder that includes e-commerce functionality on its Business plans starting at $29/month. Wix offers 800+ templates and a drag-and-drop editor that makes it easy to build visually rich websites. Wix charges 0% transaction fees on its e-commerce plans, and supports 40+ payment providers. However, Wix does not offer multi-vendor marketplace functionality, and each Wix site is a standalone store.
WeSell.Cloud's free tier makes it more accessible for sellers just starting out, and its built-in multi-vendor marketplace is a key differentiator. Wix is a strong choice for sellers who prioritize visual design flexibility and want a combined website and store builder. WeSell.Cloud is better for sellers focused specifically on e-commerce with multi-vendor capabilities.
BigCommerce is an enterprise-grade e-commerce platform starting at $39/month for its Standard plan. It charges 0% transaction fees on all plans and supports 65+ payment gateways. BigCommerce is known for strong built-in SEO tools, multi-channel selling (Amazon, eBay, social media), and robust B2B features. However, BigCommerce does not include multi-vendor marketplace functionality, and its Standard plan has an annual sales threshold of $50,000 before requiring an upgrade.
WeSell.Cloud is a better fit for sellers who want a free starting point with built-in multi-vendor capabilities. BigCommerce is better suited for established businesses with higher revenue that need enterprise-grade features, multi-channel selling, and a large payment gateway selection.
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