BoxNCase vs BigCommerce
A practical comparison for wholesale food and beverage brands and distributors
BoxNCase is built for wholesale food and beverage workflows, store limits, SKU limits, and partner-facing selling. BigCommerce is a general commerce platform with published plan tiers, a 15-day free trial, and payment fees that apply across its plans.[2] If you need a wholesale-first operating model, BoxNCase is the narrower fit. If you want a broad ecommerce platform with published GMV bands and a wider general-commerce scope, BigCommerce is the different choice.[4][5][6][7][8][2][9]
Fees
Plan prices and payment terms
The pricing question starts with structure. BoxNCase publishes a Free plan at $0 per month, a Starter plan at $79 per month, a Brand plan at $299 per month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.[1][10][11] BigCommerce publishes Core at $39 per month, Growth at $105 per month, Scale at $399 per month, and Performance from $1,499 per month billed annually.[8] BigCommerce also publishes a 15-day free trial and card processing from 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction on all plans.[1][10][11][12][8][2]
- Entry plan
- Second tier
- Upper published tier
BigCommerce also publishes additional payment fee terms tied to payment method and plan.[9]
Buyers
Store count and catalog scale
BoxNCase publishes store and SKU limits that fit a wholesale operating model. Free includes up to 1 store and up to 200 SKUs.[4] Starter includes up to 3 stores and up to 2,000 SKUs.[5] Brand includes up to 10 stores with unlimited SKUs.[13] Enterprise includes up to 100 stores with unlimited SKUs.[3] BigCommerce pricing does not publish those same wholesale-specific store and SKU caps in the pricing claims, so you are comparing a wholesale catalog model with a general commerce plan structure.[14][15][16][17][13][18][3][19][8]
- Free access
- Growth ceiling
- Scale ceiling
BoxNCase publishes explicit store and SKU limits across its plans.[4][5][6][7]
Operations
Workflow control and support
BoxNCase publishes features around marketplace listing, shared storefronts, isolated stack options, custom domains, email support, priority support, SLA coverage, and dedicated support. That gives you a clear path from a shared entry plan to an isolated plan as your operations widen. BigCommerce publishes platform features around ecommerce, B2B commerce, multi-storefront, headless commerce, inventory, shipping, and payments, but the pricing claims here focus on plan bands and payment terms rather than wholesale operating limits.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
- Shared start
- Isolated stack
- Support path
BigCommerce publishes a broad ecommerce stack and payment terms, while BoxNCase publishes wholesale plan limits and storefront structure.[8][2][9]
Plan fit by workload
| Feature | BoxNCase | BigCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and entry | ||
| Published free option | 15-day free trial[2]No published free plan in the pricing claim | |
| Published entry price | $79 per month[10]Starter plan | $39 per month[8]Core plan |
| Annual billing language | $768 per year[10]Starter billed annually | $29 annually[8]Core billed annually |
| High-tier published price | Custom pricing[12]Enterprise | From $1,499 per month[8]Performance |
| Catalog and store scale | ||
| Store count on free entry | Up to 1 store[14]Free plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| Store count on starter entry | Up to 3 stores[16]Starter plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| Store count on growth tier | Up to 10 stores[13]Brand plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| Store count on enterprise tier | Up to 100 stores[3]Enterprise plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| SKU cap on entry plan | Up to 200 SKUs[15]Free plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| SKU cap on starter tier | Up to 2,000 SKUs[17]Starter plan | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim |
| Unlimited SKUs on higher tiers | Not publishedNot stated in pricing claim | |
| Payments and operations | ||
| Payment processing language | Stripe Connect payouts[4]Free plan feature | 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction[2]Card processing from all plans |
| Platform fee on embedded providers | Not publishedNot stated in claims | $0 platform fee[9]Embedded payment providers |
| Open payment provider fee | Not publishedNot stated in claims | 2.0%, 1.0%, or 0.6%[9]By plan |
| Auto-upgrade threshold | Not publishedNot stated in claims | $2 million TTM GMV[9]Performance auto-upgrade |
Features
How the products are organized
Wholesale-facing plan ladder
BoxNCase publishes a ladder that starts at Free and moves through Starter, Brand, and Enterprise. The published structure gives you store counts, SKU limits, and support levels at each step. That matters if you need a wholesale account model that grows from a simple shared storefront into an isolated stack with a custom domain. BigCommerce publishes a general ecommerce ladder with plan bands and GMV thresholds.[4][5][6][7][8]
Store and catalog limits you can read
BoxNCase states the operational limits in plain form: 1 store and 200 SKUs on Free, 3 stores and 2,000 SKUs on Starter, 10 stores with unlimited SKUs on Brand, and 100 stores with unlimited SKUs on Enterprise.[3][5] If you manage case packs, route accounts, or a mix of retail and distributor buyers, those limits are easy to map to your catalog. BigCommerce pricing focuses on plan tiers and GMV bands.[14][15][16][17][13][18][3][19][8]
Support path and control
BoxNCase publishes support that rises from email support to priority support, then to SLA and dedicated support on Enterprise. It also publishes shared storefronts on the lower plans and isolated stack plus custom domain on the higher plans. That gives you a clear operating sequence if your team wants to start small and later separate brands, channels, or store groups. BigCommerce publishes pricing and payment terms, while the platform scope is broader.[5][6][7][8][9]
Payments and fee visibility
BigCommerce publishes card processing at 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction on all plans, plus an open payment provider fee on some plans and a $0 platform fee on embedded payment providers.[2] BoxNCase pricing claims published here do not list a per-transaction payment fee, so your comparison is a plan-and-workflow comparison first. For owners who want the fee structure stated up front, those published terms matter.[2][9][1][10][11][12]
Where BigCommerce fits
- Choose BigCommerce if you want a general ecommerce platform with a public free trial, plan bands tied to GMV, and published payment terms across entry and upper tiers.[8][2][9]
- Choose BigCommerce if your operation already runs on a broader ecommerce stack and you are comparing storefront features, app coverage, and implementation options alongside price.[8]
- Choose BigCommerce if your team wants a platform that starts as a standard commerce build and then moves toward higher-volume tiers with published GMV thresholds.[8]
- Choose BigCommerce if you do not need BoxNCase’s published store counts, SKU caps, shared storefronts, or isolated wholesale stack structure.[4][5][6][7]
How to move
From BoxNCase
Start with your current store count
Map each sales channel to a store, then check your SKU count against the BoxNCase plan ladder. If you are on Free or Starter, watch the 1-store, 3-store, 200-SKU, and 2,000-SKU limits before you move into Brand or Enterprise.[14][16][15][17]
From BigCommerce
Review your payment and GMV terms
Compare your current plan price, annual billing, and payment terms with BoxNCase’s store and SKU structure. If you are using BigCommerce’s open payment provider fee or watching GMV thresholds, note that BoxNCase does not publish the same pricing model in the claims here.[8][9][4][6]
For buyers and distributors
Match the platform to your operating model
Use BoxNCase when you need wholesale-oriented storefronts, account limits, and a path from shared to isolated operations. Use BigCommerce when you want a broader ecommerce build and will compare the wider platform scope with your own implementation plan.[4][6][7][8]
Need help choosing a plan
Talk to BoxNCaseCommon questions
Is BoxNCase or BigCommerce more focused on wholesale food and beverage?
BoxNCase is organized around wholesale store counts, SKU limits, shared storefronts, isolated stack options, and support tiers. BigCommerce publishes a broader ecommerce pricing page with plan bands, GMV thresholds, and payment terms.[4][5][6][7][8][2][9]
What is the lowest published entry price?
BoxNCase Free costs $0 per month.[1] BigCommerce Core costs $39 per month, or $29 billed annually.[1][8]
How do store limits compare?
BoxNCase publishes store limits from 1 on Free to 100 on Enterprise.[3] BigCommerce pricing claims here do not publish a comparable store-count ladder.[14][16][13][3][8]
How do SKU limits compare?
BoxNCase publishes 200 SKUs on Free, 2,000 on Starter, and unlimited SKUs on Brand and Enterprise.[17] BigCommerce pricing claims here do not publish a comparable SKU ladder.[15][17][18][19][8]
Does BigCommerce publish payment fees?
Yes. BigCommerce publishes card processing from 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction on all plans, plus an open payment provider fee on some plans and a $0 platform fee for embedded payment providers.[2][9]
Start with the plan structure you need
Published plan limits, storefront structure, and support levels help you compare the two platforms without guessing.[4][5][6][7][8]
More comparisons and guides
Sources
- [1]BoxNCase Free plan costs $0 per month. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [2]BigCommerce offers a fully functional 15-day free trial, and card processing starts at 2.89% + $0.29 per transaction on all plans. https://www.bigcommerce.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-20)
- [3]BoxNCase Enterprise plan includes up to 100 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [4]BoxNCase Free plan features: 1 store; Up to 200 SKUs; BoxNCase marketplace listing; Shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com); Stripe Connect payouts. Marketplace listing included; shared partners stack; no custom domain; shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [5]BoxNCase Starter plan features: Up to 3 stores; Up to 2,000 SKUs; BoxNCase marketplace listing; Shared storefront; Email support. Marketplace listing included; shared partners stack; no custom domain; shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [6]BoxNCase Brand plan features: Up to 10 stores; Unlimited SKUs; Isolated stack; Custom domain; Priority support. Marketplace listing included; isolated stack; custom domain; own storefront. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [7]BoxNCase Enterprise plan features: Unlimited stores; Isolated stack; Custom domain; SLA; Dedicated support. Marketplace listing included; isolated stack; custom domain; own storefront. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [8]BigCommerce plans are Core $39/mo ($29 billed annually, up to $30K trailing-12-month GMV), Growth $105/mo ($79 annually, up to $100K TTM GMV), Scale $399/mo ($299 annually, $33,333/month GMV with 0.9% overage), and Performance from $1,499/mo billed annually. https://www.bigcommerce.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-20)
- [9]Orders through embedded payment providers carry a $0 platform fee, while an Open Payment Provider fee of 2.0% (Core), 1.0% (Growth) or 0.6% (Scale) of eligible GMV applies otherwise; accounts auto-upgrade to Performance at $2 million TTM GMV. https://www.bigcommerce.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-20)
- [10]BoxNCase Starter plan costs $79 per month ($768 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [11]BoxNCase Brand plan costs $299 per month ($2,868 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [12]BoxNCase Enterprise plan costs custom pricing (sales-led). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [13]BoxNCase Brand plan includes up to 10 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [14]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 1 store. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [15]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 200 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [16]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 3 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [17]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 2,000 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [18]BoxNCase Brand plan has no SKU limit (unlimited SKUs). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
- [19]BoxNCase Enterprise plan has no SKU limit (unlimited SKUs). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-20)
Last reviewed 2026-09-20. Competitor figures come from linked public pages on the capture date; check each source for the current number.