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BigCommerce

Hosted e-commerce platform with zero transaction fees on every plan and strong SEO.

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Entry plan
$42/mo
Tx fee
0%
Free themes
~14 free
Apps
1,000+ apps

Best for

Growing businesses that want zero transaction fees and strong SEO.

Pricing breakdown

All prices in AUDLast verified 31 May 2026

Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

  • No transaction fees on any plan
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Strong built-in SEO
  • Headless commerce support

Cons

  • USD pricing only (no AUD page)
  • Annual revenue thresholds per plan
  • Smaller app ecosystem than Shopify

About BigCommerce

BigCommerce is a hosted (SaaS) e-commerce platform founded in Sydney and now headquartered in Austin. It offers tiered monthly plans with no transaction fees on any plan. It includes unlimited staff accounts, strong built-in SEO, and headless commerce support, though pricing is published in USD with no AU pricing page.

BigCommerce was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, USA.

How BigCommerce compares

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Shopify logo

Shopify

$42/mo est.

Entry plan
$42/mo (annual)
Tx fee
2% (Basic)
Free themes
~13 free
Apps
10,000+ apps
Support
24/7 chat, email, phone
Est. monthly cost
$42/mo
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Webflow

$40/mo est.

Entry plan
$40/mo (Standard, annual)
Tx fee
2% (Standard), 0% (Plus+)
Free themes
Hundreds (community + Marketplace)
Apps
Webflow Marketplace (apps + integrations)
Support
Help center, support portal, Webflow University
Est. monthly cost
$40/mo
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Common questions about BigCommerce

The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.

  • BigCommerce plans start at $42/mo for the Standard plan, with Plus at $111/mo and Pro at $418/mo, all on annual billing. Pricing is published in USD; the AUD equivalent will vary with exchange rates.

  • BigCommerce charges 0% platform transaction fees on every plan. You pay only the processing fee set by whichever payment gateway you choose. This is a notable advantage over Shopify, which adds a fee when you use a gateway other than its own.

  • Yes. BigCommerce is a fully hosted SaaS platform. Hosting, security, CDN, and uptime are all managed by BigCommerce, so you do not need a separate hosting account.

  • Yes. Each BigCommerce plan has an online sales threshold per year. If your store exceeds the threshold for your current plan, BigCommerce will ask you to upgrade. This is worth factoring in as your store grows.

  • BigCommerce charges no transaction fees on any plan and includes more built-in features such as multi-currency and unlimited staff accounts. Shopify has a larger app ecosystem, AUD-published pricing, and is generally considered easier to set up for new merchants.

  • BigCommerce has a strong reputation for built-in SEO features, including editable URLs, automatic sitemaps, and structured metadata controls. It is a popular choice for merchants who want SEO capability without relying heavily on third-party apps.

  • BigCommerce integrates with over 65 payment gateways globally, including major Australian options. Because it charges no transaction fees regardless of gateway, merchants can choose the processor with the best rates for their business.

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