Which ecommerce platform is right for you?
Six questions. A ranked top 3, with the reasons. Platforms are scored on fit for what you sell, how much tech you want to deal with, your budget and your priorities.
Your best-fit platforms
Scores show relative fit for your answers, not overall product quality. Always check current features and pricing on each provider's official site.
How the quiz scores platforms
Each answer adds weight to the platforms that suit it best. Digital products push creator-focused platforms up. Wanting full code-level control favours open-source WooCommerce. Selling at markets and pop-ups favours platforms with strong point-of-sale hardware. Huge catalogues and B2B lean towards BigCommerce and Shopify. Built-in buyer traffic favours a marketplace like Etsy.
No platform is "the best" for everyone. The right choice is the one that fits your products, your tolerance for maintenance and the growth you're planning for the next two years. Switching later is possible, but migrations cost time and money, so it's worth five minutes now.
What to check before you commit
- Total cost at your volume. Plan price plus payment and transaction fees. Model it with the Platform Fee Calculator.
- Must-have features. Subscriptions, wholesale pricing, product options, multi-currency, bookings.
- Theme quality on mobile. Most shoppers will see your store on a phone first.
- Exit path. Can you export products, customers and orders as CSV?
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