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BoxNCase vs commercetools

A practical comparison for wholesale food and beverage brands and distributors.

BoxNCase is built for wholesale sellers that need a managed commerce stack with published plan pricing, store limits, and SKU limits. commercetools is a quoted enterprise platform with an order-based pricing model, a free trial, and add-ons for support and compliance. If you want a packaged operating model for product catalogs, storefronts, and partner selling, BoxNCase is the narrower fit. If you need a broader enterprise commerce program with sales-led scope, commercetools is the more general platform.[1][3]

Start freeCompare plans
$0[1]
BoxNCase Free plan price
60-day[2]
commercetools free trial
Order-based[3]
commercetools pricing model

Pricing

How the fee models differ

BoxNCase publishes plan pricing and tier limits. commercetools uses sales-led quoting, with no published price figures on its pricing page. That means you can estimate BoxNCase from the plan sheet, while commercetools starts with a trial and then moves into a quoted commercial process. For an operator comparing budgets and rollout timing, the main difference is visibility: one platform shows plan numbers up front, the other does not.[1][4][5][6][3]

Free entry point
$0 per month[1]
BoxNCase
60-day trial, no published price figures[2]
commercetools
Published pricing model
Plan pricing is published[1]
BoxNCase
Quoted through sales[3]
commercetools
Add-on structure
Core plan features are listed by tier[18]
BoxNCase
Paid add-ons include Premium Support, B2B APIs, Audit Log Premium, performance testing, and HIPAA compliance[13]
commercetools

If you are comparing cash flow, note that BoxNCase also publishes annual billing figures on paid tiers.[4][5]

Catalog and buyers

How the buyer and catalog model differs

BoxNCase is centered on wholesale stores, SKU counts, and a shared or isolated storefront model. commercetools is a broader commerce platform with unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts on its pricing page, plus B2B and B2X trial access. For teams that sell through a defined partner network or a small number of controlled stores, BoxNCase gives you a simpler operating frame. For teams that need a more open enterprise commerce structure, commercetools keeps the catalog model more elastic.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Store limits
1, 3, 10, or 100 stores by plan [c:bnc-starter-stores][11]
BoxNCase
Unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts[13]
commercetools
SKU limits
200 SKUs on Free, 2,000 on Starter, unlimited on higher plans[14]
BoxNCase
No published SKU cap[13]
commercetools
Storefront model
Shared storefront on lower tiers; custom domain on higher tiers[16]
BoxNCase
Storefronts included with pricing and add-ons sold separately[13]
commercetools

If your catalog changes often, the platform shape matters as much as the price tag.[10][13]

Operations

How each platform handles day to day control

BoxNCase publishes support and stack details by tier, including email support, priority support, SLA coverage, dedicated support, and isolated stack options. commercetools emphasizes an API-first enterprise platform and exposes add-ons for support and compliance. That makes the operational choice fairly clear. BoxNCase reads like a packaged wholesale operating system. commercetools reads like a configurable enterprise commerce program with more build and buy decisions left to your team.[15][16][17][13]

Support path
Email support, priority support, SLA, and dedicated support by tier[17]
BoxNCase
Premium Support sold as a paid add-on[13]
commercetools
Stack isolation
Isolated stack on Brand and Enterprise[16]
BoxNCase
Enterprise commerce infrastructure with paid compliance and support options[13]
commercetools
Domain control
Custom domain on Brand and Enterprise[16]
BoxNCase
No published domain detail on the pricing page[3]
commercetools

Operational control is not the same as implementation effort.[16][3]

Plan and platform comparison

Plan and platform comparison
FeatureBoxNCasecommercetools
Pricing and access
Published monthly price
Yes$0 to $239 on listed tiers [c:bnc-free-price][5]Published by plan
NoNo published price figures
Free trial
Free plan[1]$0 per month[1]
Yes60 days[2]Full access to core commerce APIs and Merchant Center, excluding some capabilities
Sales-led quoting
NoPublished plan pricing
YesQuoted through sales[3]Order-based model
Catalog and store limits
Store limit on entry plan
1 store[7]Free plan
Not publishedNot published on the pricing page
Store limit on mid tiers
3 stores on Starter; 10 on Brand [c:bnc-growth-stores][19]Published tiers
Not publishedNot published on the pricing page
SKU limit
200 on Free; 2,000 on Starter; unlimited on higher tiers[14]Published tiers
YesUnlimited catalogs[13]No published SKU cap on pricing page
Channels and storefronts
Shared storefront on lower tiers; custom domain on higher tiers[16]Published by tier
YesUnlimited channels and storefronts[13]Included in pricing page language
Operations and packaging
Support tiering
YesEmail, priority, SLA, dedicated[17]By plan
PartialPremium Support is a paid add-on[13]Support is not bundled the same way on the pricing page
Stack isolation
YesIsolated stack on Brand and Enterprise[16]Published feature
Not publishedNot specified on pricing page
Custom domain
YesIncluded on Brand and Enterprise[16]Published feature
Not publishedNot specified on pricing page
Marketplace availability
YesMarketplace listing included[18]On published plans
YesAvailable through Google Cloud and AWS marketplaces[13]Pricing page states purchase availability
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What the platform looks like

Where BoxNCase is more specific

Wholesale plan structure

BoxNCase publishes a simple tier path: Free, Starter, Brand, and Enterprise. Each tier has named store and SKU limits, so you can match the plan to the business you run. That is useful when your buying team needs a clear catalog boundary, a defined storefront setup, and a predictable support level. commercetools publishes a broader platform offer, but its pricing page leaves the commercial size of the deal to sales.[1][4][5][6][3]

See BoxNCase pricing

Storefront control

On BoxNCase, lower tiers use a shared storefront and the higher tiers add a custom domain. That matters if you want the site to look and behave like a partner channel rather than a generic software layer. commercetools says it supports unlimited storefronts, but the pricing page does not spell out the same packaged storefront progression. If you want a more guided storefront model, BoxNCase is easier to read from the plan sheet.[18][16][13]

See how BoxNCase works

Catalog boundaries

BoxNCase makes catalog scope explicit through plan caps. Free allows up to 200 SKUs, Starter up to 2,000 SKUs, and the Brand and Enterprise plans remove the SKU limit.[14] commercetools describes unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts on the pricing page. That leaves you choosing between a bounded wholesale operating model and a broader enterprise commerce structure.[8][14][10][12][13]

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Support packaging

BoxNCase names support by tier, from email support to priority support, SLA, and dedicated support. commercetools exposes support and compliance items as add-ons on the pricing page. If you prefer core support to be part of the plan rather than a separate commercial line item, BoxNCase keeps the offer more compact. If your organization wants to shape those items separately, commercetools leaves more room for that.[15][16][17][13]

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When commercetools may be the better fit

  • You run a large enterprise program and want a broad commerce platform with B2C, B2B, and B2X scope in a 60-day trial before sales-led scoping.[2][3]
  • You expect to buy support, compliance, and performance items as separate commercial pieces, because that is how the pricing page presents them.[13]
  • You need unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts on the pricing page language, and your team is comfortable with a quoted model.[3][13]
  • You already have internal product, engineering, and implementation resources and want a platform that is described as cloud-native, API-first, and enterprise commerce infrastructure.[3]

Moving from one platform to the other

From commercetools to BoxNCase

Move when you want published tiers and a narrower wholesale frame

If your current process is shaped around quoted software, you may want a plan sheet with visible store limits, SKU limits, and support tiers. BoxNCase gives you that structure. It is easier to map a wholesale catalog, define storefront count, and choose the support level without waiting for a sales proposal.[7][19][9][11]

Start with Free

From BoxNCase to commercetools

Move when the business outgrows a packaged wholesale model

If you need a broader enterprise commerce program, a quoted process, and separate decisions for support and compliance, commercetools may be the next step. Its pricing page points to unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts, which can fit a larger platform program.[3][13]

See commercetools pricing

If you are undecided

Use the current catalog and store count to decide

Start with the question that is easiest to answer: how many stores and SKUs do you need now, and what do you expect in the next planning cycle? If those numbers fit a published BoxNCase tier, the decision is straightforward. If your scope is broader and the deal needs enterprise quoting, commerctools belongs on the shortlist.[8][14][10][12][3]

Talk to BoxNCase

Need help mapping plans to operations

Contact support

Questions and answers

Does BoxNCase publish pricing?

Yes. BoxNCase publishes a Free plan at $0 per month, a Starter plan at $64 per month, a Brand plan at $239 per month, and an Enterprise plan with custom pricing.[1][4][5][6]

Does commercetools publish prices?

No published price figures appear on the pricing page. commercetools says pricing is order-based and quoted through sales.[3]

How many stores does BoxNCase include?

BoxNCase includes up to 1 store on Free, up to 3 stores on Starter, up to 10 stores on Brand, and up to 100 stores on Enterprise.[7][19][9][11]

How many SKUs does BoxNCase include?

BoxNCase includes up to 200 SKUs on Free and up to 2,000 SKUs on Starter.[14] Brand and Enterprise have no SKU limit.[8][14][10][12]

What does commercetools include on its pricing page?

Its pricing page says pricing includes unlimited catalogs, channels, and storefronts, with paid add-ons such as Premium Support, B2B APIs, Audit Log Premium, performance testing, and HIPAA compliance.[13]

Which platform is easier to scope for a wholesale catalog?

BoxNCase is easier to scope when you want published store and SKU limits by tier. commercetools is broader, but the pricing page does not publish a comparable plan grid.[19][14][3]

Can I try commercetools before buying?

Yes. commercetools offers a 60-day free trial with access to core commerce APIs and the Merchant Center, excluding InStore, Frontend, and agentic capabilities.[2]

Which platform fits a smaller wholesale team?

BoxNCase fits a smaller wholesale team when you want a published free entry point, clear store limits, and a shared storefront on lower tiers.[1][18]

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Published tiers, store limits, and SKU limits are available up front.[1][4][5]

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Sources

  1. [1]BoxNCase Free plan costs $0 per month. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  2. [2]commercetools offers a 60-day free trial with full access to all core commerce APIs (B2C, B2B and B2X) and the Merchant Center, excluding InStore, Frontend and agentic capabilities. https://commercetools.com/free-trial (captured 2026-09-02)
  3. [3]commercetools prices on an order-based model rather than GMV, with no published price figures; plans are quoted through sales. https://commercetools.com/pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  4. [4]BoxNCase Starter plan costs $64 per month ($768 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  5. [5]BoxNCase Brand plan costs $239 per month ($2,868 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  6. [6]BoxNCase Enterprise plan costs custom pricing (sales-led). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  7. [7]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 1 store. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  8. [8]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 200 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  9. [9]BoxNCase Brand plan includes up to 10 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  10. [10]BoxNCase Brand plan has no SKU limit (unlimited SKUs). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  11. [11]BoxNCase Enterprise plan includes up to 100 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  12. [12]BoxNCase Enterprise plan has no SKU limit (unlimited SKUs). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  13. [13]Pricing includes unlimited catalogs, channels and storefronts, with paid add-ons such as Premium Support, B2B APIs, Audit Log Premium, performance testing and HIPAA compliance, and purchase available via the Google Cloud and AWS marketplaces. https://commercetools.com/pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  14. [14]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 2,000 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
  15. [15]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 2026-09-02)
  16. [16]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 2026-09-02)
  17. [17]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 2026-09-02)
  18. [18]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 2026-09-02)
  19. [19]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 3 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)

Last reviewed 2026-09-02. Competitor figures come from linked public pages on the capture date; check each source for the current number.

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