Built for scale and big catalogs
BigCommerce is designed for stores that have outgrown a basic setup — thousands of SKUs, lots of product variations, and high traffic. A lot of functionality that needs apps on other platforms is built in, which means fewer add-ons to manage as you grow.
It also charges no platform transaction fees, which matters more the higher your volume.
- Handles large catalogs and many product variants natively
- More features built in, so fewer third-party apps to maintain
- No BigCommerce transaction fees on top of your payment processor
- Strong support for high order volume and traffic
- Flexible product and pricing options for complex catalogs
- Built-in tools for B2B and wholesale scenarios
B2B, wholesale, and multi-channel
BigCommerce is a common choice for businesses selling both B2C and B2B, or across many channels. It supports customer groups, price lists, and wholesale workflows, plus selling on marketplaces and social from one catalog.
For a growing catalog spread across channels, that native breadth reduces the moving parts you have to hold together.
- B2B features: customer groups, price lists, quotes, and net terms
- Multi-channel selling from a single product catalog
- API-first architecture for custom integrations and headless builds
- Integrations with ERP, PIM, and fulfillment systems
- Room to grow without re-platforming as volume climbs
Custom development on BigCommerce
Even with a lot built in, a store that stands out needs custom theme work and integrations. BigCommerce's open APIs make it well suited to tailored storefronts and connections to your back-office systems.
A free consultation is the best way to compare it against your other options for your catalog.
- Custom, conversion-focused theme development
- Integrations with your ERP, inventory, and fulfillment stack
- API-driven custom features and workflows
- Optional headless builds using BigCommerce as the backend
- Migration from another platform with SEO preserved
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Frequently asked questions
When does BigCommerce make more sense than Shopify or WooCommerce?
BigCommerce is a strong fit when you have a large catalog, high volume, or serious B2B and wholesale needs, and you want more built in without stacking apps. The best choice really depends on your catalog, channels, and workflows — we'll compare them honestly for your situation.
Does BigCommerce charge transaction fees?
BigCommerce doesn't add its own transaction fees on top of what your payment processor charges, which is an advantage at higher volumes. You'll still pay your processor's rates and your plan cost. We can help you weigh total cost against your expected volume.
Can BigCommerce handle B2B and wholesale?
Yes — it has native support for customer groups, price lists, quotes, and wholesale workflows, which is one of its strengths. If you sell both retail and wholesale, it's worth evaluating. A free consultation is the best way to scope your specific needs.