Commerce Software by Category | SaaSTechSuite

Commerce Categories

Pick a category to see what it does and well-known options to compare.

E-commerce Platforms

Build and run an online store.

Examples: Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce

Shopping Cart

Add checkout and cart functions to an existing site.

Examples: Ecwid, SamCart, ThriveCart

Payment Processing

Accept cards and digital wallets online and in person.

Examples: Stripe, PayPal, Square

Subscription Billing

Manage recurring plans, trials and invoices.

Examples: Chargebee, Recurly, Stripe Billing

Point of Sale (POS)

Ring up in-person sales and sync with inventory.

Examples: Square POS, Lightspeed, Clover

Inventory Management

Track stock levels across locations and channels.

Examples: Cin7, inFlow, Zoho Inventory

Order Management

Route, track and fulfill orders from every channel.

Examples: Linnworks, ShipStation, Brightpearl

Product Information Management (PIM)

Keep product data consistent across channels.

Examples: Akeneo, Salsify, Plytix

Marketplace Software

Launch a multi-vendor marketplace.

Examples: Sharetribe, Mirakl, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor

Digital Product Delivery

Sell and deliver downloads, courses and licenses.

Examples: Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Easy Digital Downloads

Sales Tax Software

Calculate, collect and file sales tax.

Examples: Avalara, TaxJar, Stripe Tax

What to look for

  • Transaction fees on top of the plan price
  • Payment gateways supported in your markets
  • Inventory sync across every sales channel
  • Apps and integrations for shipping and tax

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