Ecwid by Lightspeed
Sell everywhere your customers are
Founded
2009
Starting Price
$0
Category
E-commerce
Last updated March 5, 2026
About Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid is a multi-channel ecommerce platform that lets businesses add a fully functional online store to any existing website, social media profile, or marketplace without rebuilding their site. It enables centralized inventory and order management across channels including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, eBay, and physical POS locations. Acquired by Lightspeed in 2021, Ecwid is part of a unified commerce ecosystem for small and mid-sized businesses.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Embeds into any existing website without migrating or rebuilding, preserving SEO and content
- No platform transaction fees on any plan — only standard payment processor fees
- True multi-channel management from one dashboard across website, social, marketplaces, and POS
- Generous free plan with up to 5 products for very small sellers
- Operates in 175 countries with multi-currency and multi-language support
Key Features
Multi-Channel Selling
Sell simultaneously on your website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, eBay, and in-person POS from one dashboard.
Embeddable Store Widget
Add a store to any existing website (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Joomla) by pasting a code snippet — no full site rebuild required.
Centralized Inventory Management
Sync stock levels across all connected sales channels in real time with low-stock alerts to prevent overselling.
70+ Payment Integrations
Supports over 70 payment gateways worldwide including Stripe, PayPal, Square, and built-in Lightspeed Payments.
Abandoned Cart Recovery
Automatically send follow-up emails to shoppers who left items in their cart without completing checkout.
Subscriptions & Recurring Billing
Offer subscription-based products or services with automated recurring payment processing.
Automated Tax Calculation
Calculates accurate sales tax rates based on merchant and customer locations, including international VAT support.
Pricing
Free
$0
- Up to 5 products
- Basic storefront
- No transaction fees
- Email support
Starter
$5/month
Best For
Adding a Store to an Existing Website
Businesses with a WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace site can embed Ecwid's store widget in minutes without platform migration.
Social Commerce for Small Brands
D2C brands selling through Instagram and Facebook Shops can sync their catalog and manage social orders centrally.
Local Retailers Going Omnichannel
Brick-and-mortar shops expanding online while keeping in-store POS connected to the same inventory and order system.
Subscription-Based Products
Businesses selling recurring products like coffee subscriptions or health supplements can use built-in subscription billing.
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