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7 Cheapest Ecommerce Platforms for Small Business of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best ecommerce platforms for small business ranking, Ecwid by Lightspeed has the lowest verified paid starting price at $5 per month. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Ecwid by Lightspeed

   Sellers with a small catalog who want to add a cart to a site they already have.

   Starter $5 per month for up to 10 products; Venture $29 per month billed annually ($35 monthly); $0 Ecwid transaction fees

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $5

   Score 8.3

2. 02

   Big Cartel

   Makers with a small catalog who want the simplest paid store.

   Free limited Gold plan; Platinum $15 per month after a 7-day trial; Diamond $30 per month

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $15

   Score 8.0

3. 03

   Sellfy

   Creators selling digital products or merch who want no transaction fees.

   Starter $22 per month billed yearly ($29 monthly) for up to $10,000 in sales per year; 14-day free trial

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Starts at

   $22

   Score 7.8

4. 04

   Shopify

   Small sellers who want a full online store with room to add in-person and social selling later.

   Basic $29 per month billed annually ($39 monthly); 3-day free trial, then $1 per month for 3 months

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $29

   Score 8.8

5. 05

   BigCommerce

   Small brands that want built-in features and zero platform fees, and expect steady growth.

   Core $29 per month billed annually for up to $30K in trailing sales; Growth $79; Scale $299; 15-day free trial

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $29

   Score 8.5

6. 06

   Shift4Shop

   Small sellers who want many built-in features without buying apps.

   Unlimited plan $41 per month

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $41

   Score 7.9

7. 07

   Square Online

   Local shops and cafes that already use Square in person and want a store without a monthly fee.

   Square Free $0 per month; Square Plus $49 per month per location; Square Premium $149

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $49

   Score 8.4

Scores and prices come from our Best Ecommerce Platforms for Small Business ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com