BigCommerce B2B Edition review

BigCommerce B2B Edition is the strongest all-in-one SaaS option here for distributors whose buyers expect quotes and account controls. BigCommerce lists a configure-price-quote engine that builds and sends quotes from the same system, company credit management, and per-account payment options covering purchase orders, credit cards and net terms. Multi-company hierarchies match parent companies, subsidiaries and departments, and pricing can be set at each of those levels with role-based access. Sales reps can log in on behalf of a company to use its shopping lists and place orders, and buyers can share lists to reorder. Multiple storefronts run from one back end, which helps when you sell under several brands or regions. The buyer portal is open source, so it can be changed, but that also means a developer for anything beyond the default. BigCommerce does not publish B2B Edition prices, so ask for a quote before comparing it with Shopify Plus.

Who it is for

distributors that need quotes, company hierarchies and net terms in one SaaS platform

Price

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Key features

• Configure-price-quote engine for building and sending quotes to B2B and B2C buyers
• Open-source buyer portal with company credit management
• Purchase orders, credit cards and net terms managed per account
• Multi-company hierarchies with role-based access and buyer-specific catalogs
• Multiple storefronts run from one back end

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Quoting, credit limits and order-on-behalf are built in rather than added through apps
• Strength: Sales reps can log in on behalf of a company to place orders
• Strength: Native ShipperHQ integration for custom B2B shipping rates
• Weakness: B2B Edition pricing is not published
• Weakness: Custom buyer portal work needs developers
• Weakness: Fewer third-party apps than Shopify

Key facts

• Pricing: Quote on request
• Quoting: Built-in configure-price-quote
• Payment options: Purchase orders, credit cards, net terms per account
• Storefronts: Multiple storefronts on one back end

Where it ranks

BigCommerce B2B Edition is No. 2 in our Best B2B Ecommerce Platforms verdict.