LemonStand vs BigCommerce Comparison

When it comes to choosing between a small company and a giant, it’s easy to make a choice. Things get harder, though, when you have to pick from one of two giants in the same industry. That’s what happens when you are considering two of the best ecommerce platforms available on the market: LemonStand and BigCommerce. It’s really hard to make a choice, but only after careful inspection will you be able to finally identify the hairline cracks on one platform and select the one that fully aligns with your goals. Price could be one of the differentiators, but that’s only significant when you are on a budget.

As we are now living through a renaissance of recurring payments – which is beneficial for both the platform and the business using it – LemonStand comes with a subscription engine by default, a feature that not all platforms offer. With BigCommerce on the other hand, you will need to select a payment gateway service that provides this feature, which requires another plan and so costs increase.

The good thing is that users have access to 24/7 customer service using their preferred channel, be it by phone, email, or live chat. And this feature isn’t just limited to higher-priced plans but is accessible to even those on the lowest subscription of $19 per month. That’s if you decide to select this ecommerce platform after testing it for free for 15 days, of course.

Still, entrepreneurs with no coding experience will likely be inclined to go with BigCommerce because the platform is powered by the latest design language and its front and backends don’t look as dated as LemonStand’s. The limited number of free templates are fully customizable, from the carousel to the “About us” page, and the platform’s abilities can be expanded with the addition of apps available in the marketplace.

What makes BigCommerce a good choice is its omnichannel feature. After signing up for the platform and its 15-day free trial or becoming a paying user, you get access to any and all available marketplaces – Amazon, eBay, and others provided by social media. While these platforms each require a separate account, managing all of them from one dashboard is a huge asset if you are shooting on all fronts.

Considering the feature sets of both platforms, it’s really hard to select a winner because there isn’t a recipe that every single business owner should follow. Each online business is unique, so consider the features that LemonStand and BigCommerce offer to see if there is a match to you. When it comes to customization, LemonStand is more likely to serve your purposes, but you will need the help of a coding professional. BigCommerce, on the other hand, provides nicely designed templates, you just need to fill them up with content and customize them to match the personal style of your business.