To help retailers & small business owners set up an online store at a minimal cost, I would like to share a list of eCommerce store builders that allow starting an online eCommerce store for free.
Please note: I didn't include eCommerce platforms that only offer a free trial for limited days.
A very popular name among eCommerce store builders. WooCommerce is backed by WordPress that allows selling unlimited products in the free plan without any kind of transaction fee. The free plan comes with standard eCommerce features such as themes, multiple payment options, SEO, etc.
What I dislike in the WooCommerce platform:
Launched in 2015, Quick eSelling is a known eCommerce store builder. It is a hosted online store builder that allows startups and SMBs to create an eCommerce store at zero capital investment. Unlike some other free eCommerce store builders, it offers both web and app in the free plan.
What I like about Quick eSelling:
What I dislike about Quick eSelling:
Prestashop is an oldie eCommerce platform that started in 2005. To create an online store with Prestashop, you just need to visit its website, and you can download the script to set up an online store. Like WooCommerce, you can upload unlimited products in the free plan.
What I like in the Prestashop eCommerce platform:
What I dislike in the Prestashop eCommerce platform:
There are no restrictions in the free plan
Upload unlimited products
Fully customizable and scalable
Front-end CMS builder
What I dislike about Tribe:
No mobile apps
SSL is not included in the free plan
FreeWebStore is also a considerable eCommerce store builder to set up an online store. The free plan comes with SSL, multiple online payment options, & Zero transaction charges.
What I like about FreeWebStore:
What I dislike about FreeWebStore:
It is a multi-lingual eCommerce platform that offers some powerful features to start an online store. With Mozello, you can create an online store in only 20 mins.
What I like about Mozello
What I dislike about Mozello:
Please feel free to share other eCommerce store builders' names that are free.
Disclaimer: I have checked the demos and websites of the above 6 e-commerce platforms to verify the information in this article. However, I would suggest that everyone check the demo and other key information based on your business needs and goals before choosing any of these platforms.
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