Every week, I go through hundreds of ecommerce sites to update the ecomm.design gallery. That means I’m constantly spotting what works, what doesn’t, and what’s trending.
After reviewing thousands of stores, certain core design principles show up again and again — not because they’re trendy, but because they consistently help people buy.
If you’re selling digital products, courses, or merch, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Sellfy. It’s simple, clean, and built for creators.
But once your business grows or you want more design control, lower fees, or advanced features, Sellfy can start to feel limited.
Quick answer: The best alternatives to Sellfy are Shopify for full control, Payhip for simplicity, Gumroad for creators, and Podia for courses and memberships. Your ideal pick depends on what you’re selling and how much you want to scale.
I’ve worked with ecommerce brands of all sizes — from solo creators selling PDFs to growing teams launching product lines. This guide breaks down the best Sellfy alternatives I’ve personally used or set up for clients.
Let’s go tool by tool.
Quick answer: Shopify is the better choice overall. It’s more flexible, scalable, and easier to use with access to thousands of integrations.
ShopBase is best for beginners running lean dropshipping stores, but it falls short on SEO, apps, and design options.
I’ve built dozens of ecommerce sites on both Shopify and ShopBase — and I’ve tested everything from payment setups to page speed.
Below, I’ll break down every feature side by side so you can decide which one makes the most sense for your business.
Shopify POS pricing offers two main tiers: “POS Lite,” included with all Shopify ecommerce subscriptions starting at $39/month, and “POS Pro,” which adds advanced retail features for an additional $89/month per location.
Keep in mind that hardware costs, transaction fees (around 2.4–2.9%), and optional app integrations are separate expenses you’ll need to budget for.
As an ecommerce expert with over 10 years of helping online businesses launch, grow, and scale, I always recommend clearly understanding these additional costs upfront to effectively plan your offline sales strategy.
After testing all the major players, I can confidently say that Shopify is the best alternative to BigCommerce in 2025. It’s easier to use, more flexible with design and apps, and simply gives store owners a better experience overall.
But like BigCommerce, Shopify isn’t for everyone. So what other options are out there?
Enterprise-level companies need more from their ecommerce platform than most organizations. As your business grows, you need your solution to offer more customization options, advanced reporting capabilities, and endless scalability.
Solutions like Squarespace Enterprise are specially designed to address the requirements of larger companies, as their sale volumes begin to skyrocket.
Currently supporting companies like Colgate and Ylopo, Squarespace Enterprise promises organizations more flexibility, and more specialist support than any other Squarespace plan.
The question is, is Squarespace Enterprise right for your business? Or would you be better off exploring packages from companies like Wix, Shopify, and BigCommerce?
I took a closer look at the benefits offered by Squarespace’s enterprise plan, to help you make the right choice.
Quick answer: Art Storefronts is the better platform if you’re serious about growing an art business with advanced ecommerce and marketing tools.
FASO is a cheaper and easier option if you’re starting out and just want a clean portfolio website.
I’ve tested both Art Storefronts and FASO, spoken with artists using each platform, and reviewed their sales features, design options, support, and pricing.
Let’s dive into the details so you can figure out which one fits your art business goals.
Quick answer: Figma is best for ecommerce design and prototyping, while Webflow is built for launching your actual ecommerce website.
In my experience, I use both — but for different stages of the project. One handles design, the other makes it real.
Quick answer: Shopify is the better option if you’re building a scalable, feature-rich ecommerce brand—especially one with international ambitions.
Dukaan, however, is a fantastic choice for Indian entrepreneurs looking to launch a store fast, without the bells and whistles.
I’ve personally tested both platforms, built stores on each, and compared them across key categories like pricing, ease of use, templates, payments, apps, and more.
If you’re stuck choosing between Shopify and Dukaan, here’s what I found.
Quick answer: If you’re building a high-converting ecommerce store with room to scale, Webflow is the better platform. Framer wins for landing pages and sleek UI-focused sites, but its ecommerce functionality is still limited.
I’ve used both platforms for client builds and my own product sites. In this review, I’ll break down Webflow vs Framer across pricing, ecommerce features, design, SEO, templates, support, and usability.
I’ve been building and scaling ecommerce brands for over a decade. Digital products like courses? Huge margin, zero shipping stress, and perfect for automation.
But getting the right platform to host and sell your course is make or break.
That’s why I spent weeks testing Teachable and Thinkific — two of the biggest platforms out there — so you don’t have to.
Tilda is my top rated design-first ecommerce builder. It blends a totally visual editor called Zero Block with clear selling tools like multichannel product sync, card based checkout, and native A B testing.
That mix gives small stores and digital sellers a rare balance: pixel level control without a steep code climb.
My team and I have built and tested stores on twelve other platforms this year.
