# Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Businesses

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Looking for an e-commerce platform that’s easy to use and small business-friendly? Here are five popular options listed on <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms">G2’s E-commerce Platforms category</a>, each with its own strengths:</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/shopify/reviews"><strong>Shopify</strong></a></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">A widely used all-in-one platform. Easy to set up, with built-in tools for payments, shipping, and marketing. Good for businesses that want a clean, professional storefront without dealing with technical setup.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/woocommerce/reviews"><strong>WooCommerce</strong></a></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">A free WordPress plugin that adds e-commerce features to your site. Great for customization, but you’ll need to handle hosting, updates, and plugins yourself.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/bigcommerce/reviews"><strong>BigCommerce</strong></a></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">It comes with more built-in features than most platforms. It supports multi-channel selling (like Amazon and eBay) and is scalable if your business grows. It is slightly more technical than Shopify.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/square-online-formerly-weebly/reviews"><strong>Square Online (formerly Weebly)</strong></a></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">It is best for businesses already using Square for in-person sales. It is easy to sync online and offline inventory. Square offers a free plan with basic features.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/wix/reviews"><strong>Wix</strong></a></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">A drag-and-drop website builder with added e-commerce features. Ideal for smaller stores that want control over site design. Works well for product showcases and simple checkouts.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Each of these tools fits different needs, whether you want full control, easy setup, or a mix of both. Which tools have you find the most suitable for small businesses?</p>

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&lt;p&gt;Here are some more e-commerce platforms for small businesses that might be useful!:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms/small-business&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms/small-business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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