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    Ecwid by Lightspeed

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AEcwid allows customers the ability to create an online store to any webpage or social media profile. Boasting hundreds of thousands of merchants in 175 countries as users, Ecwid aims to provide everything needed to reach customers wherever they are: in-person, through a website, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, or Google Shopping. In addition, Ecwid’s point-of-sale integrations, email marketing integrations, and dedicated mobile app allow sellers to manage marketing merchandising, and sales - any…

    $5

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    Pricing
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $5
    per month
    Venture
    $30
    per month
    Business
    $55
    per month
    Unlimited
    $130
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
    Additional DetailsA 16% discount is offered for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Considered Both Products
    Ecwid
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Ecwid stacks up extremely well compared to the other products I’ve listed. Sure, there any some instances in which the other products may be better suited due to their very high level of customization. However, for the average business, Ecwid will not only meet their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Ecwid gives me the time to put together your business in layers before releasing it to mainstream. Support is always available to assist in product alignment with regions and allowed to match flight zones and legal interface would be good to simplify the type of product that …
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    None.
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    We began our journey using Squarespace and Square exclusively, then ran into complications. A fellow small business owner recommended Ecwid (she had experienced similar issues with Squarespace) and we quickly made the swap/integration and have never regretted it. We've …
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    WordPress had a more complex process of setting up a storefront, and a more expense solution at the end of the day to get my small business online presence out there.
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Ecwid is much more intuitive than Shopify and offers enough flexibility that you don't need a myriad of 3rd party add-ons. Super fast to start up. More offerings of payment processors. An easy way to try out a solution before being charged after a 14 day period.
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Ecwid was promoted via our appointed developer. It was not our first choice. The back end system works well and is easy to navigate and understand. Although we opted to use WooCommerce because of the flexibility it offers.
    Incentivized
    Chose Ecwid by Lightspeed
    We sell a product that requires certain controls to sell and most of the companies we researched had specific policies preventing us from selling on their platform. We aren't selling anything dangerous, they are parts of ammunition (the shell casings) and not entire ammunition …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    82%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Online Storefront
    Comparison of Online Storefront features of Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Product catalog & listings10.013 Ratings
    Product management10.013 Ratings
    Bulk product upload10.06 Ratings
    Branding10.011 Ratings
    Mobile storefront10.011 Ratings
    Product variations10.013 Ratings
    Website integration10.012 Ratings
    Visual customization10.013 Ratings
    Online Shopping Cart
    Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    12 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Abandoned cart recovery10.011 Ratings
    Checkout user experience10.011 Ratings
    Online Payment System
    Comparison of Online Payment System features of Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    12 Ratings
    18% above category average
    eCommerce security10.012 Ratings
    eCommerce Marketing
    Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Promotions & discounts10.011 Ratings
    Personalized recommendations10.07 Ratings
    SEO10.09 Ratings
    eCommerce Business Management
    Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Order processing10.013 Ratings
    Inventory management10.011 Ratings
    Shipping10.012 Ratings
    Custom functionality10.013 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Small Businesses
    Shopify Plus
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Shopify
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Digital Commerce
    Score9 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ecwid
    Ecwid is absolutely perfect for any business that is looking to start out with online sales and mobile point-of-sale. Many times, business owners may have limited experience in setting up a website or point-of-sale. Having to spend on this expertise with a limited budget can be frustrating. Ecwid allows you to have great results even if you are a novice.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Ecwid
    • Clarity - there has been very little confusion and need to reach out to Customer Support for help
    • Consistency - no big, crazy updates or changes have been made to the format of Ecwid during my time using it, so I know when I log in to preform my business tasks I can always locate what I need and accomplish what is at hand easily
    • Simplicity - everything is so clear and straightforward. It's like e-commerce for dummies.
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    Cons
    Ecwid
    • Recurring billing - ability to bill subscription customers without having to go to my payment gateway
    • Robust order management - very limited in managing orders, therefore I had to subscribe to a different software
    • Expensive customization - if you want to customize anything, it is very expensive
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ecwid
    The value given by Ecwid is unmatched. When combined with the ease of use of the product, it is a no-brainer to continue to use the product. The only thing that could cause us to switch is if some feature we needed which is not available which is unlikely based on the feature list we reviewed when making the decision to go with them.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Ecwid
    I gave a 9 instead of a 10 only because I haven't figured out a function or two. I believe it has less to do with Ecwid's overall usability and more to do with my own understanding and skill level, but regardless, it may also have something to do with the limits of Ecwid's functions.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Ecwid
    Always available. Very reliable
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    Performance
    Ecwid
    Good overall performance both in desktop and mobile
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    Support Rating
    Ecwid
    I have always received the support I need in a timely manner. I enjoy receiving emails every week on trending business topics and new suggestions. They often serve as a reminder for me to include new e-commerce tools into our strategy. And I've always had great experiences with reaching out to the support team with specific questions.
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    Implementation Rating
    Ecwid
    Fast and simple implementation of Ecwid's solutions. Easy to learn and navigate
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ecwid
    We sell a product that requires certain controls to sell and most of the companies we researched had specific policies preventing us from selling on their platform. We aren't selling anything dangerous, they are parts of ammunition (the shell casings) and not entire ammunition rounds. Most other vendors restrict the sales of firearms and ammunition, but even when just selling a part used to create ammunition, we were still restricted. I'm not really sure why they restrict sales of products like ours from different vendors. Ecwid had no such restrictions and were happy to confirm that for us.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Ecwid
    Good scalability. I use the second plan and there are 2 more plans that I could use if I needed other features or services
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    Return on Investment
    Ecwid
    • We have not been able to measure the ROI as of yet, as we cannot get out of the gate with customization required.
    • It can be implemented quickly for basic online stores.
    • Once the system is configured, ROI will dramatically go up.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Ecwid by Lightspeed Screenshots

    Screenshot of Ecwid store looks perfect on any smartphone and automatically adapts to your customer’s screen size — laptops, tablets, smart TVs or smart watches.Screenshot of Manage your Ecwid store wherever you are from your mobile device.Screenshot of Mobile app for every store. Your customers can shop from their mobile devices with your own dedicated native app and utilize advanced features like Apple Pay.