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BigCommerce vs Wave: 2026 Comparison

BigCommerce Wave
Overview An enterprise-grade e-commerce platform with built-in features for scaling online businesses without transaction fees. A free accounting and invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers with optional paid payroll and payment processing.
Pricing Subscription ($39-$399/month) Freemium (Free (accounting) + paid add-ons)
Key Features
  • Multi-channel selling
  • No transaction fees
  • Built-in SEO
  • Headless commerce
  • B2B features
  • Payment integrations
  • Custom checkout
  • Analytics
  • Accounting
  • Invoicing
  • Receipt scanning
  • Bank connections
  • Financial reports
  • Payment processing
  • Payroll
  • Multi-currency
Pros
  • No transaction fees
  • Strong built-in features
  • Multi-storefront support
  • Good SEO tools
  • Completely free accounting
  • Good invoicing
  • Easy to use
  • Receipt scanning
Cons
  • Annual sales thresholds per plan
  • Fewer themes than Shopify
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Limited features
  • Payroll costs extra
  • Payment processing fees
  • No inventory management