BetterCommerce vs. BigCommerce — Which Platform Is Best for You?
Stop wrestling with limitations. BetterCommerce empowers you to sell more, grow faster, and unlock the full potential of your business.
Unmatched capabilities. Unmatched flexibility
Four reasons why brands are switching to BetterCommerce
- 01
Built-In B2B PIM
Manage thousands of SKUs with ease using native PIM built for complex B2B catalogs and multi-variant products.
- 02
Native CPQ Capabilities
Easily configure complex product pricing, bundles, and quotes without relying on third-party CPQ tools.
- 03
Multi-Storefront Made Simple
Launch and manage multiple storefronts, brands, or markets with centralized control and shared infrastructure.
- 04
Powerful B2B Features
Out-of-the-box support for tiered pricing, MOQs, contracts, and punchout catalogs—no workarounds needed.
Get more from your commerce engine
Built-In PIM
- 80%
- of B2B brands say a centralized PIM is critical to manage product data and drive digital growth.
- 64%
- of teams using spreadsheets or disconnected tools report errors in product listings weekly.
CPQ for Complex Orders
- 52%
- of B2B buyers abandon purchases due to slow or inaccurate quotes.
- 63%
- of B2B firms plan to adopt CPQ tools by 2026 to meet buyer expectations—but BetterCommerce already includes it.
Less Tech Debt
- 33%
- faster time-to-value when fewer tools are needed to run B2B commerce.
- 74%
- of IT leaders cite tech sprawl and app overload as major blockers to digital efficiency.
Comparison
See how BetterCommerce delivers the features you need to win.
BetterCommerce |
BigCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Built For | BetterCommerce
B2B-first from Day One | BigCommerce
D2C-first; now B2B-capable |
| Core Architecture | BetterCommerce
Composable, API-first, PBCs | BigCommerce
SaaS with limited headless |
| Target Audience | BetterCommerce
Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers | BigCommerce
Retailers, SMBs, some B2B |
| Total Cost of Ownership | BetterCommerce
Lower (No 3rd Party bloat) | BigCommerce
Higher (Add-on cost stack) |
| CPQ & Quote Management | BetterCommerce
Included out-of-the-box | BigCommerce
Requires third-party app |
| MOQ & Role-Based Pricing | BetterCommerce
Fully supported | BigCommerce
Partial, needs customization |
| Custom Workflows & Approvals | BetterCommerce
Flexible, extensible | BigCommerce
Minimal capabilities |
| Subscription Management | BetterCommerce
Native engine | BigCommerce
App-based, inconsistent UX |
| Punchout Catalog Support | BetterCommerce
Built-in | BigCommerce
Not supported |
| B2B Checkout Customization | BetterCommerce
Configurable steps | BigCommerce
Rigid; taxes shown late |
| Buyer Roles & Permissions | BetterCommerce
Granular user roles | BigCommerce
Basic user groups only |
| Built-in OMS & PIM | BetterCommerce
Native modules | BigCommerce
Needs third-party integrations |
| Multi-Storefront Management | BetterCommerce
Native, Unified backend | BigCommerce
Requires workarounds/add-ons |
| Private Cloud Deployment Option | BetterCommerce
Supported | BigCommerce
SaaS-only |
| Go-Live Timeline | BetterCommerce
Avg. 90–100 days | BigCommerce
6–12 months |
| Geolocation & Tax Automation | BetterCommerce
Dynamic pricing & tax calc. | BigCommerce
No real-time display |
| Site Speed & Page Performance | BetterCommerce
Lightweight & optimized | BigCommerce
Template bloat; dev optimization needed |
| SEO-Optimized Blog (on main domain) | BetterCommerce
Built-in and crawlable | BigCommerce
Blog on subdomain (SEO penalty) |
| Customer-Specific Catalogs | BetterCommerce
Built-in | BigCommerce
Limited, app-dependent |
| Bulk Ordering | BetterCommerce
CSV Uploads, Templates | BigCommerce
Partial, via apps |
| B2B Payment Terms (Net 30/60, Credit) | BetterCommerce
Built-in | BigCommerce
Not supported natively |
| ERP Integration | BetterCommerce
API-first, real-time | BigCommerce
Middleware required |
One Platform. Every B2B Need. No Compromises.
No third-party patchwork. No limitations. Just unified, enterprise-grade commerce built for how you sell.
Why choose BetterCommerce
Discover the competitive advantages that set BetterCommerce apart.
One Platform. Total Control.
Unify product, orders, content, and operations—no need for third-party tools.
Endless Flexibility, Zero Limits
Recurring Revenue, Built Right
Made for Sales Teams
Accept Every Way They Pay
Advanced shipping rules
Smarter Pricing, Every Time
From Quote to Checkout
The B2B Advantages of BetterCommerce
Discover how BetterCommerce empowers manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors with enterprise-grade features to simplify operations, boost sales, and enable scalable growth.
- 01
Built for Complex Buyer Journeys
Handle multi-account structures, custom payment terms, approval workflows, and contract-based pricing—natively.
- 02
Faster Global Expansion, Made Simple
Launch multiple regions, currencies, languages, and storefronts—no add-ons, no delays.
- 03
Out-of-the-Box Trade Portal
Open-source, API-first trade portal deploys in 4–8 weeks with full backend sync.
- 04
Connected Operations from Day One
From ERP to warehouses, sync your business with real-time APIs and scalable OMS.
- 05
Advanced Quoting and Negotiation Tools
Support request-for-quotes, custom quotes, and credit limits—all baked into your sales workflow.
- 06
Full Control Over Product Content
Digital asset library, configurable models, and widgets to power SEO and product discovery.
- 07
Dynamic Pricing, MOQs & Rules
Support multiple baskets, region-based price lists, MOQs, and volume-based discounts—out of the box.
“BetterCommerce serves as the core of our technology powering customer experience across mobile, web & in-store. With the shift to BetterCommerce, we're now a zero in-house engineering org - speaks of the confidence we have in this platform.”
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