JustSell vs BigCommerce
JustSell and BigCommerce are both hosted platforms with no per-sale transaction fees, but they focus differently. BigCommerce is a scalable retail SaaS with native B2B on its higher tiers, while JustSell combines B2C retail with built-in B2B wholesale, EPOS, rental and appointments and your own branded app, all with 0% commission and no sales-based plan limits. JustSell suits multi-channel and trade businesses; BigCommerce suits scaling retailers.
How JustSell stacks up
See how JustSell compares with BigCommerce. No hidden commission, no surprises.
JustSell
| JustSell | Feature | BigCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Built in (all plans) | B2B / wholesale ordering | B2B Edition (higher plans) |
| Native | Customer-specific pricing | Customer groups / B2B Edition |
| iOS & Android included | Your own branded mobile app | Third-party only |
| Built-in EPOS | EPOS / in-store till | Via integrations |
| Built in | Rental & appointments | Apps only |
| 0%, keep 100% | Transaction fees | No transaction fees |
| Any gateway, no lock-in | Payment gateways | Many gateways, no added fees |
| No sales thresholds | Sales-based plan limits | Plan tier by annual sales |
| Included | B2C online store | Included (core strength) |
| Built in | Multi-channel (Amazon, eBay) | Strong native channels |
| Growing + open API | Third-party app store | Large app marketplace |
Calculate your ROI with JustSell
See how much time and money your business could save by switching from BigCommerce to JustSell. Adjust the numbers below for an instant estimate.
Your estimated results
Time saved
72 hrs/mo
Labour cost saved
£1,080/mo
Added revenue potential
£1,125/mo
Pays for itself in
~7 days
Est. annual ROI
341%
Total annual benefit
£26,460
Figures are estimates for guidance only, based on typical automation and revenue uplift, and will vary by business. Book a demo for a tailored ROI assessment.
Which platform is best for you?
Pick the platform that matches how you sell.
JustSell is best for
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Manufacturers
- B2B & trade businesses
- Multi-channel retailers (online + EPOS)
- Rental & appointment-based businesses
BigCommerce is best for
- Fast-growing D2C & retail brands
- Merchants wanting no transaction fees
- Multi-storefront businesses
- Sellers using many channels (Amazon, eBay)
- Teams wanting native B2B on a retail SaaS
Feature-by-feature comparison
How JustSell and BigCommerce each handle the essentials.
B2B & wholesale ordering
Both platforms offer native B2B, but JustSell includes it on standard plans while BigCommerce concentrates its fuller B2B tooling in the higher-tier B2B Edition.
JustSell
Trade accounts, quick-order pads, customer-specific pricing and credit terms are built in on standard plans.
BigCommerce
B2B Edition adds company accounts and quotes, but the richer wholesale features sit on higher-cost tiers.
Sales-based plan limits
JustSell has no sales-based plan thresholds, while BigCommerce ties your plan tier to annual online sales and moves you up as you grow.
JustSell
Grow revenue without being pushed onto a more expensive plan by a sales cap.
BigCommerce
Exceed the annual online-sales threshold for your plan and you are automatically upgraded to the next tier.
Transaction fees
Neither platform charges per-sale transaction fees, so on fees alone they are evenly matched.
JustSell
0% commission and no per-sale fee, on any payment gateway.
BigCommerce
No transaction fees on any supported gateway, a genuine strength.
Built-in channels
JustSell builds EPOS, rental and appointments into the platform, whereas BigCommerce covers these through integrations and apps.
JustSell
In-store EPOS, rental/hire and bookings share one catalogue, stock and customer base.
BigCommerce
Strong online and multi-channel retail; POS, rental and bookings rely on integrations or apps.
Branded mobile app
JustSell includes your own branded iOS and Android app, while BigCommerce relies on third-party tools for a native branded app.
JustSell
Your customers get an app under your brand with push notifications and one-tap reorder.
BigCommerce
A dedicated branded app generally needs a third-party app builder.
Pros and cons
A balanced look at the strengths and trade-offs of each platform.
JustSell
Built for B2B, retail and multi-channel selling
Pros
- Built for B2B commerce as well as retail
- Customer-specific & contract pricing native
- Wholesale ordering workflows and trade accounts
- 0% commission, keep 100% of revenue
- Retail, EPOS, rental and appointments in one platform
- Your own branded iOS & Android app
Cons
- Smaller third-party app store than BigCommerce
- Newer, less globally recognised brand name
BigCommerce
Scalable retail SaaS with no transaction fees
Pros
- No transaction fees on any gateway
- Solid native B2B (B2B Edition)
- Strong multi-channel selling
- Scalable, hosted SaaS
Cons
- Plan tier is tied to annual sales thresholds
- Smaller app ecosystem than Shopify
- No native EPOS, rental, bookings or branded app
- Fuller B2B features sit on higher tiers
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about how JustSell compares with BigCommerce.
For wholesalers, JustSell is generally the stronger fit because B2B ordering, customer-specific pricing, quick-order pads and credit accounts are built in on standard plans. BigCommerce offers native B2B through its B2B Edition, but the fuller wholesale tooling typically sits on higher-cost plans.
No. Like JustSell, BigCommerce does not charge per-sale transaction fees on any payment gateway. The main cost difference is that BigCommerce ties your plan tier to annual sales thresholds, while JustSell has no sales-based limits and includes more channels (EPOS, rental, appointments) in the platform.
BigCommerce plans include annual online-sales thresholds; exceed them and you are moved to a higher tier. JustSell does not apply sales-based plan limits, so growing revenue does not automatically push you onto a more expensive plan.
Yes, BigCommerce supports B2B through its B2B Edition, with features like customer groups and quotes. JustSell includes B2B wholesale, trade accounts and customer-specific pricing on standard plans, alongside EPOS, rental and appointments in the same system.
Yes. JustSell is built in the UK with GBP pricing, UK payment gateways and UK-based onboarding, and combines retail, wholesale, EPOS, rental and appointments in one platform, without sales-based plan limits.
Yes. JustSell offers guided migration and white-glove setup, including importing your products, customers and orders, rebuilding your storefront and configuring the channels you need, so you can switch with minimal disruption.
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