Shopify

With 14.36 percent market share and 17,815 running websites Shopify is a leading eCommerce service in Australia to create eCommerce websites for small to medium size companies.

It's one of the top web applications for creating a simple online store, with a variety of templates. It is easy to modify the templates to create your site's style and look to meet the needs of a retailer online.

Everything you require for creating your site is already built into the Shopify platform. storefront design as well as data analytics for performance, marketing content, and more. Once you've got the fundamentals in place it's easy to alter the code to upgrade it or add third-party extensions.

When it comes to payments related, Shopify supports a wide selection of credit cards which means there are no unintentional payment conflict issues within your shop. With 256-bit SSL encryption for security as well as Level 1 PCI conformity, your information is secure when you use Shopify.

It is easy to manage, track, and edit your store regardless of mobile or desktop access, thanks to the fully adaptable Shopify platform. You can choose from 73 themes optimized for mobile (64 paying and 9 free) with prices starting at $140.

Magento

Magento is an open-source eCommerce platform first introduced in 2009 before being modified in 2015, resulting in Magento 2.0 with a better code base, as well as additional features, including stability and usability.

With more than 5,000 extensions, Magento is among the most popular eCommerce platforms designed for medium-sized businesses as well as enterprise-level websites that have established the manpower, time, and demand to create their own website.

It is the most reliable and efficient eCommerce capability available for a variety of websites in different sectors and companies that operate in B2B, B2C, or both. It is used by a variety of world-class companies like Jack Daniel's, HP, Canon, and Nike.

Presently, it comes in two versions: Magento commerce, and Magento open-source.

BigCommerce

BigCommerce is among the most well-known eCommerce platforms in the world, renowned for its extremely flexible APIs as well as its low costs of operation. BigCommerce offers you an extensive range of eCommerce tools that come with an array of other options. It allows your online store to integrate your concepts with the majority of the available solutions in the world of eCommerce.

BigCommerce helps you create different catalogs or price lists for different customer groups, making it a great choice for businesses that deal with B2C and B2B customers.

The initial learning curve for this platform is greater than other similar platforms due to the sheer complexity of the built-in features. But, thanks to its well-organized and comprehensive guiding materials and assistance from the team, you can quickly master the platform and make the most of it.

The BigCommerce platform's prices are divided into four levels: Standard Plus, Pro, and Enterprise. You are able to choose based on your requirements and budget.

Squarespace

In 2003, the company was founded. Squarespace is among the eCommerce platforms that offer drag-and-drop features, along with stylish pre-designed templates and design capabilities to build websites.

Squarespace was ranked as the second-most popular platform for creating eCommerce sites with an overall percentage of 17.69 percent. It is most suitable for small entrepreneurs and business owners who have basic requirements for eCommerce.

It is an eCommerce platform that is extremely efficient however, it is only an adjunct to the main web-based builder. Large companies that manage huge quantities of inventory or have more sophisticated needs for retail online should consider other platforms that are more specialized.