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BigCommerce vs Square Online

A side-by-side look at BigCommerce and Square Online. On our scoring, BigCommerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.

Platform
BigCommerce logoBigCommerceAll-in-one
Square Online logoSquare OnlineAll-in-one
Scores
SellingScene score4.4/54.1/5
User rating4.34
Reviews1,6751,320
Pricing
Starting price$39/moFree
Pricing modelper month, billed annuallyfree plan + processing fees
Transaction fees0% on all plans2.9% + 30¢ online
Hosting & setup
Hosting typeFully hosted (SaaS)Fully hosted (SaaS)
Free trial15 daysFree plan available
Staff accountsUnlimitedRole-based
Product limitUnlimitedUnlimited
Payments & security
Payment gateways65+ gateways, no added feesSquare (primary)
SSL includedYesYes
PCI compliantYesYes
Gift cardsYesYes
Catalog & content
Themes / templates12 free, 200+ paidTemplate-based
App marketplace850+ appsSquare App Marketplace
Multi-currencyYesNo
Multi-languageYesNo
POS includedNoYes
Abandoned cart recoveryYesYes
Built-in blogYesNo
Tools & flexibility
Drag-and-drop editorYesYes
API accessYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Support channels24/7 phone, live chat, emailPhone & chat (business hours), email
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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 review

Why pick Square Online?

Square Online is the obvious add-on for businesses already running Square POS in the real world. The free plan is genuinely usable, though serious online-first brands will outgrow its lighter feature set.

Best for: Retail & restaurants already using Square

Read the full Square Online review