eBay vs Volusion
A side-by-side look at eBay and Volusion. On our scoring, eBay comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | VolusionAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 4,360 | 610 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $35/mo |
| Pricing model | free to list + optional Store subscription | Personal plan, per month |
| Transaction fees | ~13% final value fee (varies by category) | 0% (processing applies) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free listings up to a limit | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Limited | By plan |
| Product limit | Limits scale with account | Tiered (100 to unlimited) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | eBay Managed Payments | Volusion Payments + others |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | N/A (standard listings) | Theme library |
| App marketplace | Seller tools & integrations | Limited integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | Phone, chat, help center | Phone, chat, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick eBay?
eBay still owns the auction format and remains a powerful outlet for used, refurbished, and collectible items with a huge global audience. Its final value fees and dated seller tools are the price of that reach.
Best for: Used, collectible, and auction-style goods
Read the full eBay reviewWhy pick Volusion?
Volusion is one of the oldest hosted carts and still ships with solid built-in inventory and reporting tools. Its lack of a native blog, dated themes, and bandwidth-based limits make it feel behind the times.
Best for: Small catalogs wanting built-in analytics
Read the full Volusion review