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Best Small Business eCommerce Software in 2026

Small business eCommerce software helps you run an online store, manage products and staff access, and sell through supported channels. Platforms in this category run on the web, APIs, Android, iOS, self-hosted systems, or Linux.

23 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

nopCommerce

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

nopCommerce provides a self-hosted platform with commerce, customization, and integration options.

9.1 Free plan Visit site
2

OpenCart

Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+2

OpenCart covers multi-store management, product catalogs, checkout, and a large extensions marketplace in a free-to-download package.

9.0 Free plan Visit site
3

WooCommerce
by WooCommerce
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

WooCommerce offers a free self-hosted store core with unlimited products, orders and APIs. Its self-hosted model is an important consideration for anyone choosing a store platform.

8.6 Free plan Visit site
4

Big Cartel

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Big Cartel covers core online shop setup alongside in-person sales, product imports, and a range of integrations. The free plan has a five-product ceiling; larger catalogs require a paid plan.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $15/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
5

Drupal
by Drupal
Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Drupal CMS provides a ready-to-use starting point with content tools and room for extension.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
6

osCommerce
by osCommerce
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

osCommerce offers a free storefront and administration backend with self-hosting, hosted plans, and broad app customization.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
7

X-Cart
by X-Cart
Free trial Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

7.3 From $249/mo Visit site
8

CubeCart
by CubeCart
Free plan Self-hosted

CubeCart offers self-hosted ecommerce with extensibility, digital-product support, and no transaction fee. Its fit depends on whether you want to manage the hosting environment yourself.

7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
9

Salla
by Salla
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

Choose Salla if you want a hosted ecommerce service with a free plan, mobile platforms, and features such as cart recovery and digital product sales.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
10

Tiendanube
by Tiendanube
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.1 Free plan · paid from 26,999 ARS/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
11

Shift4Shop
by Shift4Shop
Free plan APIWeb

Shift4Shop provides hosted multichannel ecommerce with broad listed limits on products, staff, and bandwidth.

7.0 From $41/mo Visit site
12

PrestaShop
by PrestaShop
Free plan Web

PrestaShop offers a free entry point alongside hosted and self-hosted options.

6.9 Free plan · paid from €24/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
13

Zid
by Zid
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

6.9 Free plan · paid from 99 SAR/mo Visit site
14

Shopware
by Shopware
Free plan Web

Shopware offers a free edition and paid tiers with distinct listed commerce features and support. Review the varying transaction fee and plan prices, including VAT details, when considering the cost.

6.7 Free plan · paid from €600/mo Visit site
15

Square Online
by Square Online
Free plan Web

6.7 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
16

BigCommerce
by BigCommerce
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose BigCommerce if you need hosted ecommerce with omnichannel selling, B2B capabilities, or multiple storefronts managed from one backend.

6.6 From $29/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
17

Zen Cart

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Zen Cart provides a broad ecommerce foundation without software fees, including catalog, payment, shipping, and extension options.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
18

Jumpseller
by Jumpseller
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Jumpseller if you need hosted ecommerce software with omnichannel sales, digital products, and plan options for multiple stock locations or store languages.

6.4 From $10.80/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
19

Ecwid
by Ecwid
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Choose Ecwid if you want hosted omnichannel selling, mobile platform access, and no transaction fee. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or the Starter plan’s 10-product limit is too low.

5.8 Visit site
20

Shopify

Free trial Web

Shopify brings hosted commerce, inventory tools, and sales-channel support together.

5.7 3-day trial Visit site
21

Squarespace Commerce
by Squarespace Commerce
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Squarespace Commerce combines store operations with tools for services, digital goods, subscriptions, and in-person sales. Compare the plan limits and variable transaction fees with your requirements.

5.4 From $16/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
22

Sellfy
by Sellfy
Paid Web

Sellfy combines digital-product sales, multiple channels, and abandoned cart recovery in a hosted web service. Its paid plans differ by annual sales allowance and monthly email credits.

5.3 From $39/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
23

Volusion
by Volusion
Paid Web

Volusion offers hosted storefronts with several listed selling capabilities and monthly plans tied to product, staff, and GMV limits.

5.0 From $35/mo · 14-day trial Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, product limits, staff accounts, store deployment, built-in POS, abandoned cart recovery, and marketplace selling. Check whether a free trial fits your schedule, and read the licence when open-source code matters.

Questions

Can I start with a free eCommerce plan?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools in this category, including Big Cartel, nopCommerce, and OpenCart. Check the product and staff limits before choosing one.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Big Cartel lists a 7-day trial alongside its free plan and paid plans from $15 per month.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

The category includes tools that run on the web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted systems, or Linux. Check the deployment type for the tool you are considering.

What store features should I compare?

Compare product limits, staff accounts, store deployment, built-in POS, abandoned cart recovery, and marketplace selling, along with free and paid plans.

Can I read or change the software code?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Read the licence for the specific tool to confirm whether it allows the changes and use you need.

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