Popular Platforms
eCommerce Apps covers the major ecommerce platforms store owners use today—hosted and self-hosted, from Shopify and BigCommerce to WooCommerce and Magento.
Platforms We Cover
- Shopify — Hosted, commerce-first, app ecosystem and POS
- WooCommerce — WordPress-based, open-source, content + commerce
- Magento / Adobe Commerce — Enterprise catalog and B2B
- BigCommerce — Hosted, strong native features and APIs
- Wix — Website builder with built-in store
- PrestaShop — Open-source, strong localization
- OpenCart — Lightweight open-source cart
- Squarespace, Weebly, Volusion — Site builders and legacy platforms
What Each Guide Includes
Overview, market segment, specialization, main features, what makes each platform different, and links to official docs, communities, and resources.
Shopify
Shopify overview: hosted eCommerce platform for online stores and retail. Market segment, main features, POS and multi-channel, and curated resources.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce overview: open-source WordPress eCommerce plugin. Market segment, main features, specialization, and curated resources for store owners and developers.
Magento
Magento (Adobe Commerce) overview: enterprise eCommerce platform. Market segment, main features, B2B and multi-store, and curated resources.
BigCommerce
BigCommerce overview: hosted SaaS eCommerce for growing brands. Market segment, main features, multi-channel selling, and curated resources.
PrestaShop
PrestaShop overview: open-source eCommerce platform. Market segment, main features, localization, and curated resources.
OpenCart
OpenCart overview: lightweight open-source eCommerce. Market segment, main features, and curated resources for store owners.
Squarespace
Squarespace eCommerce overview: design-led website and store builder. Market segment, main features, and curated resources.
Volusion
Volusion overview: legacy hosted eCommerce platform. History, market segment, and resources for existing merchants.
Weebly
Weebly overview: drag-and-drop website and eCommerce builder (Square). Market segment, main features, and curated resources.