Ecommerce platform reviews
Below you’ll find links to our key ecommerce platform reviews and comparisons. We exhaustively test and compare leading online store builders like Big Cartel, BigCommerce, Ecwid, Shopify, Squarespace and Wix — so you don’t have to!
New to ecommerce? We have some useful guides to help you get started! Check out our ecommerce platforms buyer’s guide, our ecommerce glossary, our introduction to dropshipping and our tips on making an online store to get a better understanding of how to sell effectively online.
Big Cartel
Big Cartel Review — Key Pros and Cons, Pricing and Alternatives
In this Big Cartel review, we run through the key pros and cons of a ‘cheap and cheerful’ ecommerce platform. Can you run a professional online store with it?
January 5, 2023
Big Cartel vs Shopify — Which is Better for Your Online Store?
An in-depth comparison of Big Cartel and Shopify. Which one is best for your project?
January 5, 2023
BigCommerce
Video: BigCommerce vs Shopify
Style Factory’s Matt Walsh puts BigCommerce vs Shopify head-to-head in a detailed video comparison of the two platforms.
January 11, 2023
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2023) — Which Plan is Best?
In this guide to BigCommerce pricing, we break down each plan and highlight the pros and cons of using this platform as an ecommerce solutio.
January 11, 2023
BigCommerce vs Squarespace — Which is the Better Online Store Builder?
BigCommerce vs Squarespace: which is best? We go through all the pros and cons in depth and help you work out which platform is best for your business.
January 6, 2023
BigCommerce Review (2023) — Key Pros and Cons of a Leading Store Builder
An in-depth BigCommerce review that outlines all its key pros and cons. Is this online store builder right for your business?
January 5, 2023
BigCommerce vs Shopify — Which is the Better Online Store Builder?
BigCommerce vs Shopify: which is better? In our comparison review we take an in-depth look at both these leading ecommerce platforms and help you decide which one works for your business.
January 3, 2023
Ecwid
Ecwid vs Shopify — Comparison, Key Pros and Cons
In our Ecwid vs Shopify comparison, we go through the pros and cons of two well-known online store builders. Which one is for you?
January 4, 2023
Ecwid Reviews — Pros and Cons, Pricing and Alternatives
In our Ecwid review we run through the pros and cons of an online store builder that can plug into an existing website.
January 4, 2023
Shopify
Shopify Alternatives (2023) — A List of the Main Competitors to Shopify
A comprehensive look at the best Shopify alternatives that are currently available.
January 16, 2023
What is Shopify? And How Does It Work? (2023)
What is Shopify? In this simple explainer, we take you through the key aspects of the platform.
January 13, 2023
Shopify vs Etsy — Which is Better for Selling Online?
In-depth comparison of Shopify vs Etsy. Which ecommerce platform is best for building an online store with?
January 11, 2023
Video: Shopify vs WordPress comparison
In this video comparison we compare two website building giants — Shopify and WordPress.
January 11, 2023
Video: Shopify vs Squarespace
Style Factory’s Matt Walsh puts Shopify and Squarespace head-to-head.
January 11, 2023
Video: BigCommerce vs Shopify
Style Factory’s Matt Walsh puts BigCommerce vs Shopify head-to-head in a detailed video comparison of the two platforms.
January 11, 2023
Squarespace
Video: Squarespace Review
Our Squarespace video review highlights 5 key pros and 5 key cons of using the platform to build a website or online store.
January 11, 2023
Squarespace vs Webflow (2023) — Which is Better?
In this post we compare the key features of Squarespace vs Webflow — and help you decide which tool is better for your web design project.
January 10, 2023
BigCommerce vs Squarespace — Which is the Better Online Store Builder?
BigCommerce vs Squarespace: which is best? We go through all the pros and cons in depth and help you work out which platform is best for your business.
January 6, 2023
Squarespace vs WordPress — Which is Better for Your Web Design Project?
In this comparison we explore all the pros and cons of using two of the most popular website builders currently available.
January 3, 2023
Wix vs Squarespace — Which is Better?
In-depth Wix vs Squarespace comparison that outlines all the key differences between two of the best-known website builders available. Which platform is better for your business?
January 3, 2023
Squarespace Review — The Key Pros and Cons of a Leading Site Builder
In this in-depth Squarespace review, we look at all the pros and cons of one of the most popular website building solutions available.
January 1, 2023
Wix reviews
Video: Wix vs Shopify comparison
In this Wix vs Shopify video comparison, Matt Walsh from Style Factory puts two of the web’s leading website building platforms to the test.
January 11, 2023
Video: Wix vs WordPress
A Wix vs WordPress video comparison that highlights the key reasons to use Wix over WordPress, and the key areas where WordPress wins.
January 10, 2023
Wix Pricing — Which Plan is Best for Your Business?
In this comprehensive guide to Wix pricing, we break down each Wix plan and help you find out which one is right for you.
January 9, 2023
Wix Review — All The Pros and Cons
In our Wix review, we explore all the pros and cons of this leading website builder. Find out how Wix performs when it comes to usability, SEO, ecommerce, email marketing and more.
January 5, 2023
Wix vs Squarespace — Which is Better?
In-depth Wix vs Squarespace comparison that outlines all the key differences between two of the best-known website builders available. Which platform is better for your business?
January 3, 2023
Wix vs WordPress — Which is Better?
WordPress vs Wix – which is best? Find out in our in-depth comparison of two of the world’s leading website building tools.
January 3, 2023
Video ecommerce reviews
Video: Shopify vs eBay
In this Shopify vs eBay video review, Style Factory’s Matt Walsh explores the relative pros and cons of both ecommerce platforms.
Video: Wix Review
This short video review of Wix highlights the key pros and cons of one of the most popular website building tools available.
Video: Wix vs Squarespace
Our video comparison of Wix and Squarespace highlights the pros and cons of two of the most popular website building tools available.
Video: Shopify vs Amazon
Watch our video review of Shopify vs Amazon to discover when and why to use Shopify over Amazon — and vice versa!
Video: BigCommerce review
In this BigCommerce video review, we spell out the five key reasons why you might want to use the platform, and the five key reasons why you might want to avoid it.
Video: Shopify vs WordPress comparison
In this video comparison we compare two website building giants — Shopify and WordPress.
More ecommerce reviews and resources
Ecommerce A-Z
If you’re confused by ecommerce, help is at hand! Check out our A-Z glossary of ecommerce terms for simple explanations of some of the most frequently-used phrases in ecommerce.
Ecommerce statistics
Our comprehensive overview of ecommerce statistics gives you a wealth of key data about the world of online selling.
Resource hubs
We have three new resource hubs to help you learn more about key website building and ecommerce tools:
These contain a lot of useful product guides, comparisons and tutorials.
