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Commerce Layer vs Lightspeed eCom
Both stand on ecommerce platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Commerce Layer combines checkout, order management, promotions, and point-of-sale tools through an API-first platform. The Developer plan has a monthly live-order allowance, while Enterprise orders are custom quoted.
Visit Commerce Layer Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Lightspeed eCom brings store building, product sales, marketing, and mobile management together in a hosted service. Its free plan and listed sales tools may suit businesses starting or expanding online.
Visit Lightspeed eComThe facts
| Commerce Layer | Lightspeed eCom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Lightspeed eCom |
| Website | commercelayer.io | lightspeedhq.com |
| On ecommerce platforms | #20 of 280 | #16 of 280 |
Commerce Layer: what it does well
- Checkout supports multiple markets and currencies.
- Order management unifies inventory across locations.
- Promotions support visual editing or a JSON-based DSL.
- Developer plan includes 100 free live orders monthly.
- Advertises 24/7 support.
What to know first
- No trial period is offered.
- No on-premise version is available.
- Developer plan allows 100 free live orders monthly.
Lightspeed eCom: what it does well
- 30 free themes and a no-code website builder
- Supports physical and digital products and subscriptions
- Storefronts can be translated into 53 languages
- More than 70 integrated payment providers
What to know first
- The listed plan is limited to the free plan
- Transaction fees apply to payments
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