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Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Ecwid?
Ecwid is e-commerce platforms & website builders from Lightspeed, based in Encinitas, United States and has been building software since 2009. Add a store to any website.
E-commerce platforms let you build and run an online store — catalogue, checkout, payments, shipping and marketing — and sync with marketplaces. Global platforms dominate D2C; Indian products compete on price, UPI checkout and WhatsApp commerce.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +17 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Ecwid features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Ecwid adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Storefront themes and mobile checkout
- Indian payment gateways and COD
- Shipping integrations
- Marketplace sync (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)
- Discounts, coupons and abandoned cart recovery
- WhatsApp commerce
- Apps and plugins
- Analytics and SEO
- Free plan to start without a card
Ecwid pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Ecwid charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on ecwid.com.
Specifications
- Category
- E-commerce platforms & website builders
- Vendor
- Lightspeed
- Headquarters
- Encinitas, United States
- Founded
- 2009
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Ecwid — frequently asked questions
What is Ecwid?+
Ecwid is e-commerce platforms & website builders by Lightspeed. Add a store to any website.
How much does Ecwid cost?+
Ecwid has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Ecwid offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Ecwid offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Ecwid made in India?+
No. Ecwid is developed by Lightspeed in Encinitas, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Ecwid best suited for?+
Ecwid suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for e-commerce platforms & website builders.
What are the best alternatives to Ecwid?+
Popular alternatives in e-commerce platforms & website builders include Swiggy Minis, Instamojo Store, Instamojo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Ecwid deployed?+
Ecwid is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed · Encinitas, United States · Founded 2005 · 8 products in our catalogue
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