Discover the Best E-Commerce Platforms for Growth

Pros

• Transparent, flat swipe fees.
• E-commerce-friendly features, including access to vendors and resources to build an online store from scratch using this platform; drop-shipping, curbside pickup and local delivery options.
• Ability to automatically email customers who abandon carts and don’t complete purchases.
• Tracks inventory, hides out-of-stock products and offers inventory analysis.
• Setup is nearly instant.
• Plans are month-to-month and easy to cancel if needed; you can also “pause” your store for no subscription fee, or “pause and build” for a reduced monthly fee.

Cons

• No free plans available.
• Live support is only available via chat, not phone.
• Additional transaction fees apply if you don’t use Shopify’s in-house payment processing.

Pros

• Offers a free mobile card reader and free POS software plan.
• Can subscribe to related services, such as payroll, that integrate with its POS system.
• No termination fees or long-term contracts.
• No chargeback or PCI compliance fees.

Cons

• Complex businesses might prefer a processor that integrates with more specialized POS systems.

Pros

• Standout features for service businesses.
• Option to choose your own payment processor.
• Custom app builder.

Cons

• Feature list may be overwhelming for small businesses.
• Limited features for selling physical products.
• Storage space limitations.