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Which e-commerce platform fits your organisation?
Shopify Plus and BigCommerce are both frequently considered by organisations looking for a scalable SaaS commerce platform. While both platforms support growth, international sales, and continuous development, they differ significantly in their setup and usage.
Shopify Plus is primarily known for its speed, ease of use, and a highly standardised commerce model. Organisations often choose this platform when they want to scale quickly with a solution that remains manageable for e-commerce teams, marketers, and content teams.
BigCommerce, on the other hand, is known for offering additional functional room within SaaS. The platform is more commonly selected by organisations seeking greater flexibility in catalog management, B2B functionality, multi-storefront setups, or a more layered commerce structure.
A scalable SaaS commerce platform gives organisations the room to grow without having to reassess their technical foundation at every step. For many organisations, this means: faster launches, simpler management, easier expansion into new markets or customer segments, and a better ability to respond to changing commercial needs. For this reason, both Shopify Plus and BigCommerce are frequently included in platform selections, yet the way they approach scalability within SaaS differs significantly.
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Shopify Plus operates within clear frameworks. This keeps the platform streamlined and helps teams make decisions faster. BigCommerce typically offers more room for custom configuration within a SaaS environment. This makes it more appealing for organisations that require greater freedom within the platform.
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Shopify Plus supports international sales and market segmentation within a clear, structured platform model. BigCommerce is often a better fit for organisations that want to manage multiple storefronts, brands, or propositions from a single environment.
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Shopify Plus offers B2B functionality as an integrated part of the platform. This makes it a logical choice for organisations looking to combine D2C and B2B within a single environment, provided that the B2B processes align well with a relatively standardised model. BigCommerce often proves more effective when B2B is a larger and more complex component of the operation.
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Shopify Plus is well-suited for international growth within a standardised structure. BigCommerce is often more attractive when multiple brands, regions, or storefronts need to be configured and managed separately.
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Shopify Plus is, in practice, often more accessible for e-commerce teams, content teams, and marketers. The day-to-day operation is typically easier to organise. BigCommerce offers more functional room, but as a result, often requires more oversight in terms of management and configuration.
The choice between Shopify Plus and BigCommerce usually does not depend on which platform is "better" in a general sense, but rather on how your organisation prefers to operate. Shopify Plus is often the logical choice if you prioritise speed, simplicity, and a platform that empowers teams to move quickly within a clear framework.
BigCommerce is frequently the more serious contender if you require more functional room within SaaS for B2B operations, multiple storefronts, or a more complex e-commerce configuration. New Orange helps you sharpen this evaluation based on your specific organisation, requirements, and growth plans.
Looking to determine which platform best aligns with your organisation? We are happy to think along with you. New Orange assists organisations with platform selection, digital architecture, and translating ambition into a commerce strategy that works in practice. Contact us for honest advice on which type of platform best suits your organisation, or for an open conversation about your digital goals.