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Comparison

commercetools vs Ecwid

No clear leader: Ecwid (55.9) and commercetools (54.8) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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commercetools55
Ecwid56
Score
Vioscale score
commercetools55 / 100medium · 59%
Ecwid56 / 100medium · 53%
Pricing
Free tier
commercetools✗
Ecwid✗
Model
commercetoolsquote
Ecwidcommercial
Price level
commercetoolsunknown
Ecwidlow
Transparent
commercetools✗
Ecwid✓
Integrations
Count
commercetools9
Ecwid1
Security
Disclosure policy
commercetools✓
Ecwid–
Gdpr
commercetools✓
Ecwid–
Hipaa
commercetools✓
Ecwid–
Soc2
commercetools✓
Ecwid–
Reliability
Sla pct
commercetools99.99
Ecwid–
Status page
commercetools✓
Ecwid✓
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for e-commerce platforms. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Platform type
commercetoolsHosted all-in-one SaaS
EcwidHosted all-in-one SaaS
Licensing
Open-source
commercetools✗
Ecwid-
Deployment
Self-hostable
commercetools✗
Ecwid-
Pricing
Free / open tier
commercetools✗
Ecwid-
Transaction fees beyond plan
commercetools✗
Ecwid✗
Payments
Payments model
commercetoolsBuilt-in + BYO gateway
EcwidBuilt-in payments
Architecture
Headless / API-first storefront
commercetools✓
Ecwid✓
Compliance
PCI-DSS compliance provided
commercetools✗
Ecwid-
Reach
Multi-currency / multi-language
commercetools✓
Ecwid-
Selling
B2B / wholesale features
commercetools✓
Ecwid-
POS / omnichannel
commercetools✓
Ecwid✓
Extensibility
App / extension ecosystem size
commercetoolsISV partner network with Solution Hub offering ready-to-go integrations, acceler
Ecwid-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

commercetools

A composable, API-first commerce infrastructure used by 600+ global enterprises to manage B2C, B2B, and omnichannel commerce at scale. Emphasizes headless architecture, real-time operations, modular components, and intelligent automation without GMV-based fees.

Independently observed

Ecwid

A hosted e-commerce platform that provides store setup, inventory management, order processing, automated marketing campaigns, and integrated payments and shipping—all centralized in one dashboard to simplify online selling.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

commercetools

Quote-based

Order-based pricing model. Contact sales for quote.

  • PremiumContact sales
    • Premium Support with enhanced SLA and priority support
    • Audit Log Premium for tracking changes
    • Advanced B2B APIs with Business Units and role-based permissions
    • Performance testing add-on
    • HIPAA compliance add-on
as of verify ↗

Ecwid

from $5/moSubscription

From $5/month to $149/month. No transaction fees. Annual billing saves 16%.

  • Starter$5/month
    • Up to 10 products
    • 70+ site templates
    • Default company.site domain
    • Add a store to any site
    • Email support
  • Venture$35/month ($29/month when billed annually)
    • Up to 100 products + e-goods
    • Selling on Instagram & Facebook
    • Mobile store management app
    • Live chat support
    • Access to App Market
    • +5 more
  • Business$65/month ($49/month when billed annually)
    • Up to 2,500 products
    • Selling on marketplaces
    • Selling subscriptions
    • Add staff (2 accounts)
    • Phone support
    • +7 more
  • Unlimited$149/month ($119/month when billed annually)
    • Unlimited products
    • Sell in-person (POS integration)
    • Unlimited Staff accounts
    • Priority Support
    • Promotions (500)
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
commercetools✓
Ecwid✓
CLI
commercetools✓
Ecwid✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
commercetools✓
Ecwid✓
Hybrid
commercetools✓
Ecwid✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

commercetools

10 total
  • TrustElevate
  • Krish Multi Vendor Marketplace
  • Google Cloud Marketplace
  • AWS Marketplace
  • Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
  • Franka Emika
  • PSPs (Adyen, Stripe, Square, etc.)
  • Shipping & Tax providers
  • PIMs (Product Information Management)
  • Search & Personalization platforms
Independently observed

Ecwid

1 total
  • Amazon
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.

commercetools vs Ecwid: an evidence-based comparison · Vioscale