BigCommerce
$30/mo est.
- Entry plan
- USD $29.95/mo
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~14 free
- Apps
- 1,000+ apps
- Support
- 24/7 chat, phone, email
- Est. monthly cost
- $30/mo
BigCommerce
Hosted e-commerce platform with zero transaction fees on every plan and strong SEO.
- Entry plan
- USD $29.95/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
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
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. Plans run from USD $29.95/mo (Standard) to USD $299.95/mo (Pro), 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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Common questions about BigCommerce
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
BigCommerce does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for BigCommerce are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
BigCommerce settlement times are not publicly listed.
BigCommerce AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
BigCommerce does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
BigCommerce is best suited to growing businesses that want zero transaction fees and strong seo. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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