WooCommerce vs Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026 and Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
WooCommerce ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce) / Brands building online stores. The most flexible and customizable option for businesses that are comfortable managing a WordPress site.
At a glance
| WooCommerce | Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026 | #7 / Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best for WordPress sites | Best free plan |
| Pricing | $ ($0 software + hosting costs) | $ ($0 to $229/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Tamarac, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 1997 |
WooCommerce
The most flexible and customizable option for businesses that are comfortable managing a WordPress site.
woocommerce.comShift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
Offers a uniquely comprehensive free plan for US businesses using its native payment gateway.
www.shift4shop.comSee full entry in Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026
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