BigCommerce vs Lemon Squeezy
A side-by-side look at BigCommerce and Lemon Squeezy. On our scoring, BigCommerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 1,675 | 540 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $39/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | per month, billed annually | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing |
| Transaction fees | 0% on all plans | 5% + 50¢ per transaction |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | 15 days | Free to start |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited | Team seats |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | 65+ gateways, no added fees | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | 12 free, 200+ paid | Hosted checkout & storefront |
| App marketplace | 850+ apps | API & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | 24/7 phone, live chat, email | Email & documentation |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick BigCommerce?
BigCommerce packs an unusually generous native feature set and charges no transaction fees, making it a strong pick for mid-market stores. Just watch the annual sales thresholds that quietly push you onto pricier plans.
Best for: Mid-market stores with complex catalogs
Read the full BigCommerce reviewWhy pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy review