MICROCART VS ECWID

MicroCart or Ecwid? Start with how you work.

MicroCart is an alternative to Ecwid if you want to manage store design, products, orders and B2B in one place. If you already have a website, consider how your store should fit into it. Compare essential integrations, daily management and total costs.

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Goldsmith measures a ring for his jewelry collection

Rings and bracelets displayed on white product boxes

Jeweler checks a ring with a magnifying glass

The right choice starts with what you already have.

Your website, catalog and way of working shape what you need. Both platforms offer a standalone store; Ecwid can also be added to an existing website.

Microcart and Ecwid side by side.

List your essential functions and, for each platform, record the required plan, any external service and a successful test. This compares a working setup rather than just a feature list.

Topic	Microcart	Ecwid
Your website	Build your own store with templates and the visual editor.	Use Instant Site or add your store to an existing website.
Design and appearance	Work with templates, colors, typography and your own photography in the editor.	Customize Instant Site or combine your Ecwid store with the design of your existing website.
Catalog and management	Manage products, variants and collections in Microcart.	One catalog can appear on multiple websites. Product limits and features depend on your plan.
Everyday store work	One package for your store, market management, workflows and MicroIQ.	Compare management features, sales channels and apps by plan.
Starting and going live	Try it for 14 days. Everything in one package.	Paid plans with different capabilities. Check current prices with Ecwid.
Platform transaction surcharge	0% Microcart transaction surcharge. Payment provider fees are separate.	0% Ecwid transaction surcharge. Payment provider fees are separate.

A new store or a store on your existing site?

Go from your current homepage to a product and the cart. Which menus, pages and forms belong to your website, and which to Ecwid? Decide whether each part stays, is rebuilt or gets a new destination.

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Look beyond your storefront.

Change a variant price and process a controlled test order. Can you find the correct item, payment status and shipping charge? Also identify the data your accounting or shipping service needs and test that transfer.

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Product details

Title

Rings and bracelets

Variants

Variant Price

Gold / 17 € 24.95

Silver / 18 € 24.95

Compare the total cost of your store.

MicroCart costs €39.95 per store per month, excluding VAT, with all MicroCart apps included. Both MicroCart and Ecwid charge 0% platform transaction fees. Compare payment providers and external services too; Ecwid may also involve your existing website costs.

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Discover how your store feels in Microcart.

Use the trial for one complete shopping journey: collection, product, cart and order. Decide once your daily tasks work and you know what setup, help and costs remain.

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Using Ecwid and thinking about switching?

Explore the Ecwid route, review your current store and have your export files assessed before the move. Check data and settings before taking your new shop live.

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Questions when comparing Ecwid and Microcart.

Can I use Ecwid on my existing website?

Yes. You can add Ecwid to an existing website or use Instant Site for a standalone store. Check the options for your website and plan with Ecwid.

Does only Microcart charge 0% transaction surcharge?

No. Neither Microcart nor Ecwid adds a platform transaction surcharge. Your payment provider’s fees are separate.

Can I try MicroCart for free?

Try the complete MicroCart package free for 14 days without a credit card. It then costs €39.95 per store per month or €399.50 per store per year, excluding VAT. All MicroCart apps and B2B are included; payment providers and external services charge their own rates.

Where can I find current Ecwid plans?

Ecwid’s pricing page lists current rates, product limits and features by plan. Compare them with what your store needs.

Can the same Ecwid catalog appear on multiple sites?

Yes. Ecwid supports showing the same catalog on multiple websites. Compare that approach with what you want to manage separately for each store.

When is MicroCart a suitable Ecwid alternative?

Consider MicroCart if you want to rebuild your store and manage design, products, orders and B2B together. If Ecwid already works well within your existing website, first check what switching would change there. Have the transfer assessed in advance and verify your data, integrations and a complete test order before publishing.