Shopify Plus vs BigCommerce Enterprise Pricing (2026)
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Shopify Plus vs BigCommerce Enterprise

Enterprise E-Commerce pricing comparison · 2026

Shopify Plus pricing ranges from $2300–$40000/month, while BigCommerce Enterprise ranges from $1000–$15000/month. BigCommerce Enterprise is typically 40% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus is the enterprise tier of Shopify, the world's largest e-commerce platform by
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$550 $660
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BigCommerce Enterprise
BigCommerce Enterprise is the top-tier plan from BigCommerce, designed for high-growth and
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$550 $660
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
BigCommerce saves $110 vs Shopify · 25 seats
Cheapest $550
Spread 17%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Shopify Plus (1-Year Term)
$750K/yr
year 1 license · $2.5K/seat
Enterprise (Growth)
$900K/yr
year 1 license · $3.0K/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$660/yr
Vendr · n=512
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$550/yr
Vendr · n=74
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 10 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 7 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Template Customization Costs
    $5,000-$50,000
    1 source
  • Third-Party App Subscription Fees
    $50-$500/month
    2 sources
  • Transaction Fees Without Shopify Payments
    2-3% of transaction value
    1 source
  • Multi-Storefront Setup Costs
    $2,300-$2,500/month per additional store
    1 source
  • International Tax and Compliance Setup
    $100-$300/month
    1 source
4 documented
  • Third-Party App and Plugin Costs
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Custom Theme and Developer Costs
    $1,500-$5,000
    1 source
  • Payment Processing Fees
    2-3% of transaction volume
    2 sources
  • Tax Compliance Software
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.7/5 (6)
Trustpilot
1.5/5 (25)
Best for
High-growth DTC brands committing to the Shopify ecosystem long-term
Watch out
Poor customer service and support response times
No public ratings yet
Best for
Growing brands graduating from BigCommerce Pro plan
Watch out
Bulk editor limited to 100 SKUs at a time, requiring CSV/Excel workflows for large catalog changes
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Enterprise E-Commerce

Shopify Plus

$2300–$40000
/month
3 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Enterprise E-Commerce

BigCommerce Enterprise

$1000–$15000
/month
3 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Shopify Plus and BigCommerce Enterprise are the two leading enterprise e-commerce platforms for high-volume merchants. Shopify Plus starts at $2,300/month on a 3-year term (or $2,500/month annual), with revenue-share pricing for stores above $800K/month. BigCommerce Enterprise starts at $1,000/month with no revenue share—a significant advantage for high-GMV merchants. Both offer headless commerce capabilities, B2B features, and multi-storefront management.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Shopify Plus BigCommerce Enterprise
Shopify Plus (3-Year Term) $2.3K /month $1K /month
Shopify Plus (1-Year Term) $2.5K /month $3K /month
Shopify Plus (High Volume / Custom) Free Free

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Shopify Plus

5 scenarios
$3,500
High-Growth DTC Brand ($5M Annual Revenue)
$5,000/month total (Shopify Plus license ~$2,300 + apps ~$700-$1,200 + Shopify Payments processing ~$500-$1,500)
$8,000
Multi-Brand Retailer ($25M Annual Revenue)
$15,000/month total (Shopify Plus license ~$3,500-$6,000 including variable fee + apps ~$1,500-$3,000 + dev support ~$2,000-$4,000 + additional stores ~$1,000)
$25,000
Enterprise Scale ($100M+ Annual Revenue)
$45,000/month total (Shopify Plus platform fee ~$15,000-$30,000 + apps and integrations ~$3,000-$5,000 + agency/dev support ~$5,000-$8,000 + additional stores ~$2,000-$3,000)
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BigCommerce Enterprise

5 scenarios
$1,500
Growing DTC Brand ($2M GMV)
$2,500/month total (Enterprise license ~$1,000 + apps ~$300-$800 + payment processing ~$200-$700)
$5,000
Multi-Brand Retailer ($15M GMV)
$8,000/month total (Enterprise license ~$3,000-$4,000 + B2B Edition ~$800-$1,500 + apps ~$800-$1,500 + integrations ~$400-$1,000)
$12,000
Enterprise Scale ($50M+ GMV)
$20,000/month total (Enterprise license ~$8,000-$15,000 + agency/dev support ~$2,000-$3,000 + apps and integrations ~$2,000-$3,000)
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Market Intelligence

Shopify Plus

Median annual cost
$660
Based on
512 deals

BigCommerce Enterprise

Median annual cost
$550
Based on
74 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Shopify Plus 5 hidden costs

medium
Template Customization Costs $5,000-$50,000
medium
Third-Party App Subscription Fees $50-$500/month
medium
Transaction Fees Without Shopify Payments 2-3% of transaction value
high
Multi-Storefront Setup Costs $2,300-$2,500/month per additional store
medium
International Tax and Compliance Setup $100-$300/month
See all Shopify Plus hidden costs →

BigCommerce Enterprise 4 hidden costs

medium
Third-Party App and Plugin Costs 5-15% of license costs
medium
Custom Theme and Developer Costs $1,500-$5,000
medium
Payment Processing Fees 2-3% of transaction volume
medium
Tax Compliance Software 5-10% of license costs
See all BigCommerce Enterprise hidden costs →

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Our Verdict

Choose Shopify Plus if you need the largest app ecosystem (8,000+ apps), want Shopify's proven checkout conversion rates (Shop Pay has documented conversion lifts), need global market expansion with 50+ languages and multi-currency, or require deep integration with Shopify's fulfillment and logistics network.

Choose BigCommerce Enterprise if you're a high-GMV merchant where Shopify's 0.15–0.25% revenue share becomes expensive, need stronger B2B features out-of-the-box (customer-specific pricing, purchase orders, quote management), or want more native headless flexibility without mandatory Shopify APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is BigCommerce Enterprise cheaper than Shopify Plus?

For high-volume merchants, yes. BigCommerce Enterprise from $1,000/month has no revenue share. Shopify Plus at $2,300/month also has no transaction fee, but merchants over $800K/month see variable pricing. At $5M GMV/month, avoiding any revenue-share model is significant. For stores under $1M/month, Shopify Plus's ecosystem advantages often outweigh the price difference.

02 Which has more apps and integrations?

Shopify Plus has the largest e-commerce app ecosystem with 8,000+ apps in the Shopify App Store. BigCommerce has a smaller but growing marketplace (~1,500 apps). For niche integrations or specialized functionality, Shopify's ecosystem is significantly deeper.

03 Which platform is better for B2B e-commerce?

BigCommerce Enterprise has historically had stronger native B2B features including customer-specific price lists, quote management, purchase order support, and tiered pricing. Shopify Plus has added B2B capabilities via Shopify B2B, but BigCommerce's native B2B tools are more mature for complex wholesale scenarios.

04 Can I migrate from Shopify Plus to BigCommerce (or vice versa)?

Yes, migration is possible using tools like Cart2Cart or LitExtension. The main effort involves migrating product data, customer data, order history, and recreating custom integrations. Most migrations take 4–12 weeks depending on catalog size and customization complexity. Both vendors offer migration support for qualified enterprise prospects.