Volusion vs Walmart Marketplace
A side-by-side look at Volusion and Walmart Marketplace. On our scoring, Walmart Marketplace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | VolusionAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| User rating | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 610 | 1,430 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $35/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | Personal plan, per month | no monthly fee, referral fees only |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processing applies) | 6–15% referral fee by category |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Marketplace |
| Free trial | 14 days | No monthly fee |
| Staff accounts | By plan | User permissions |
| Product limit | Tiered (100 to unlimited) | Unlimited (approved sellers) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Volusion Payments + others | Walmart-managed checkout |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Theme library | N/A (standard listings) |
| App marketplace | Limited integrations | Solution provider network |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Phone, chat, email | Partner support, ticketing |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick Walmart Marketplace?
Walmart Marketplace offers access to a massive US shopper base with no monthly fee and less crowding than Amazon. Approval is selective and the tooling is younger, so it rewards sellers who already run a tight operation.
Best for: Established sellers expanding beyond Amazon
Read the full Walmart Marketplace review