Ecwid by Lightspeed
$25/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $0 (5 products)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- 70+
- Apps
- 100+
- Support
- Business hours
- Est. monthly cost
- $25/mo
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Embeddable store widget with a free plan for 5 products; adds e-commerce to any site.
- Entry plan
- $0 (5 products)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- 70+
- Apps
- 100+
Best for
Adding a store to an existing website. Freemium with embeddable widgets.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free plan for up to 5 products
- Embeds into any existing website
- No transaction fees
- Sells across social and marketplaces
Cons
- Free plan very limited (5 products)
- USD pricing only
- Single admin account on lower plans
- Not a standalone site builder
About Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid (owned by Lightspeed) lets you add an online store to an existing website or social pages via embeddable widgets. It has a free plan limited to 5 products, with paid plans from USD $25/mo (Venture) to USD $105/mo (Unlimited). It suits businesses that already have a site and want to bolt on selling, rather than rebuilding on a full platform.
Ecwid by Lightspeed was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Diego, USA.
How Ecwid by Lightspeed compares
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Common questions about Ecwid by Lightspeed
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Ecwid by Lightspeed 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 Ecwid by Lightspeed are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
Ecwid by Lightspeed settlement times are not publicly listed.
Ecwid by Lightspeed AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Ecwid by Lightspeed 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.
Ecwid by Lightspeed is best suited to adding a store to an existing website. freemium with embeddable widgets. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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