Open SaaS — more open than it looks
BigCommerce runs the infrastructure. You keep full access to the APIs, custom code, and payment providers your business needs. Unlike closed SaaS platforms that charge transaction fees when you use a third-party payment provider, BigCommerce doesn't. No surcharges, no restrictions on your PSP choice. The licensing model stays predictable as you scale.
Two paths to launch
BigCommerce ships with Stencil, its own frontend framework. For B2C projects where speed matters, Stencil gets you to a fully functional, customized storefront without the overhead of a headless setup. For more complex requirements, BigCommerce's API-first architecture and Catalyst framework (Next.js) support a full headless build.
B2B without a parallel system
BigCommerce's B2B Edition covers corporate accounts, RFQ, CPQ, purchase orders, punchout, and buyer roles. A manufacturer can serve wholesale customers and run a direct consumer shop on the same backend, with separate pricing logic, checkout flows, and account structures. No parallel infrastructure, no data sync between systems.