Compare BigCommerce and Miva 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.95/ per month
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BigCommerce
Star Rating
(577)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.95/ per month
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Star Rating
(190)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that BigCommerce excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and the ease of accessing thousands of apps. This makes it particularly appealing for small businesses that may not have extensive technical expertise.
- Users say Miva stands out for its configurability and robust B2B features, with feedback indicating that it offers a wide range of coupon discount types and strong support for diagnosing issues. This flexibility can be a significant advantage for businesses with complex needs.
- Reviewers mention that BigCommerce has a faster implementation process, with many users appreciating the quick onboarding and support. This can be crucial for businesses looking to get up and running without extensive delays.
- According to verified reviews, Miva receives high marks for its quality of support, with users frequently noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of their customer service team. This can be a deciding factor for businesses that prioritize ongoing assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BigCommerce has a slightly lower score in customization compared to Miva, it still offers a solid range of features that cater to small businesses, making it a practical choice for those who need essential e-commerce functionalities without overwhelming complexity.
- Users report that Miva's performance and reliability are impressive, with many praising its stability and security features. This can provide peace of mind for businesses that handle sensitive customer data and require a dependable platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigCommerce
Standard
$29.95
/ per month
Everything you need to start selling online
- No transaction fees
- Sell on Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Pinterest & Google Shopping
- Accept Credit Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay & Amazon Pay
Miva
Pricing
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With Miva’s hybrid SaaS system, overhead costs are less than Open Source / On-Premise competitors and Time to Go Live is faster. You’ll get a return on your investment faster, too. Miva came out on top in The Spring 2018 G2 Crowd Results Survey, with an Estimated ROI of 7.3 months compared to an average of 11.1 months. Best of all, Miva’s system will scale seamlessly as your business grows.
- B2B, B2C, or B2B / B2C: Expand sales channels with customer group logins
- Personalized Shopping: Add configurators, visualizers, kits and more
- Product Discovery: Enhanced search capabilities including ‘Make, Model, Year’ lookup
Free Trial
BigCommerce
Free Trial is available
Miva
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
488
8.8
168
Ease of Use
8.4
491
8.2
168
Ease of Setup
8.3
309
7.9
123
Ease of Admin
8.4
287
8.6
128
Quality of Support
8.3
469
9.1
168
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
283
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
471
8.2
168
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
7.4
85
7.8
6
7.8
93
8.3
9
7.6
90
8.5
11
7.5
103
9.1
11
7.5
92
8.2
11
Generative AI
7.2
53
Not enough data
7.3
52
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
5.2
9
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
5.3
11
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
7.9
388
8.3
131
8.3
387
8.5
135
7.7
369
8.1
120
7.9
372
8.4
126
7.9
351
7.1
95
7.7
349
6.9
91
7.9
359
8.1
124
Product Catalog
8.3
387
9.0
139
8.2
376
8.8
133
8.0
379
8.1
134
7.9
266
8.3
68
Order Process
8.5
389
8.6
141
8.1
379
8.7
136
8.5
363
8.8
128
8.8
374
9.2
135
8.5
387
8.8
125
8.2
345
8.4
94
8.1
332
8.1
86
7.8
261
7.8
56
Multi-Channel Support
8.0
320
8.5
88
8.0
352
8.5
116
7.9
304
7.7
76
8.0
340
8.4
97
7.7
231
7.6
50
7.9
245
8.0
66
7.6
198
7.8
68
Platform
8.1
296
8.4
96
7.8
365
8.8
132
7.8
339
8.5
121
8.4
355
8.8
130
7.9
354
7.5
117
8.6
361
9.2
137
Feature Not Available
8.2
16
8.6
348
9.0
130
Feature Not Available
8.4
103
Feature Not Available
7.5
68
8.5
332
8.8
123
8.6
376
9.4
137
Reporting
8.3
32
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigCommerce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Miva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
20.0%
Apparel & Fashion
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Consumer Goods
3.7%
Other
61.3%
Retail
16.2%
Automotive
7.3%
Wholesale
7.3%
Internet
6.1%
Apparel & Fashion
3.9%
Other
59.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is BigCommerce like Shopify?
2 Comments
BL
No idea. I have never used shopify. What I do know is Big Commerce works. They are also making changes and upgrading the software.
I have seen many little...Read more
Who uses BigCommerce?
1 Comment
KF
We are migrating to BigCommerce and rebuiliding our entire e-commerce experience using the tools available in it.Read more
What is Miva?
2 Comments
RB
MIva is an eccomerce shopping cart SAAS (software as a service) platform. They host your store as well.
They are more expensive and inferior in features to...Read more
What is Miva?
2 Comments
RB
MIVA used to be good. They had Taylor Swift at one point. They also had Linentablecloth.com, but LTC left for Shopify because of cost and features. MIVA is...Read more
How can I deal with MAP and MRP restrictions required by some of our vendors?
2 Comments
AN
Comment deleted by user.Read more
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