Ecwid

Updated on Jan 10, 2025

Introduction

Ecwid is an e-commerce platform that helps you easily build an online store so you can sell to anyone around the world. The company has solutions that fit small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, the company charges its users no set-up or transaction fees and has a free plan.

If you already have a website for your business and want to switch to e-commerce, you can easily integrate Ecwid into your website. You don’t need to have any design or coding skills. You don’t need to install Ecwid because it’s a cloud-based platform. Ecwid is hosted internally so you don’t have to worry about maintaining any software or web servers.

Ecwid has a range of features for building websites and selling on social media. Also, the Ecwid plans range from free up to $89 per month.

Main Features

Website creation: Easily create your website on Ecwid without any design or coding skills.

Range of tools: The platform has a range of tools for its users on selling, inventory, marketing and shipping.

Plans: Plans are designed to be affordable for small businesses.

Social media selling: With Ecwid, you can sell directly to your customers on their preferred social media platform.

Marketplace: Easily list your business on marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart or Ebay.

 

Pricing

Free plan – $0

  • Easily create your online store for free.

Venture plan – $25 p/m

  • Sell on Instagram and Facebook
  • Mobile store management app
  • Live chat support
  • Access to app market
  • Automated tax calculations
  • Discount coupons
  • Customise checkout
  • Built-in domains
  • Advanced reports

Business plan – $45 p/m

Includes everything on Venture plan plus

  • 2500 products
  • Sell on marketplaces
  • Sell subscriptions
  • Staff accounts (2)
  • Phone support
  • Abandoned cart saver
  • Wholesale prices
  • Multilingual store
  • Advanced discounting
  • Custom URL slugs

Unlimited plan – $105 p/m

Includes everything on Business plan plus

  • Unlimited products
  • Sell via branded mobile app
  • Sell-in person with POS integration
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Priority support

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Easy integration with your existing business website.

  • Allows for online payments.

  • Great for small and medium-sized businesses.

Cons

  • No customised domains.

  • No refunds on paid plans.

FAQs

Yes, all Ecwid plans are available month-to-month so you can change anytime.

No, all Ecwid plans include unlimited bandwidth and storage at no extra charge.

Ecwid supports over 40 payment providers including PayPal and Stripe.

Funding

SME Funding - Get Pre-Approved

Important — Please Read Before Applying

  • This funding is strictly for registered businesses with a valid CIPC registration number.
  • Your business must have an active business bank account. Applications using personal accounts will not be accepted.
  • Minimum monthly turnover of R50,000 for the past six (6) months.
  • This is not personal funding and not a grant.

Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will unfortunately not be processed.