BigCommerce vs Reckon

BigCommerce or Reckon? How to Pick the Right Fit for Your Team

Stop researching and start deciding. Our feature-by-feature comparison of BigCommerce and Reckon gives mid-market Australian businesses the clarity they need — in minutes, not hours.

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Clients advised
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Client retention
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Years experience

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature ratings for BigCommerce and Reckon.

Store customisation

BigCommerce

Reckon

On store customisation, Reckon is marginally stronger — but BigCommerce still delivers a solid experience here.

Product management

BigCommerce

Reckon

Reckon holds a small advantage in product management. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.

Payment processing

BigCommerce

Reckon

On payment processing, Reckon is marginally stronger — but BigCommerce still delivers a solid experience here.

Shipping and fulfilment

BigCommerce

Reckon

BigCommerce has a slight edge in shipping and fulfilment.

SEO and marketing tools

BigCommerce

Reckon

BigCommerce has a slight edge in seo and marketing tools.

Mobile commerce

BigCommerce

Reckon

BigCommerce has a slight edge in mobile commerce.

Invoicing

BigCommerce

Reckon

For Retail & E-commerce that rely on strong invoicing, BigCommerce is the more capable option in our assessment.

Expense tracking

BigCommerce

Reckon

Reckon has a slight edge in expense tracking.

Bank reconciliation

BigCommerce

Reckon

Reckon significantly outperforms BigCommerce on bank reconciliation, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Payroll

BigCommerce

Reckon

Reckon has a slight edge in payroll.

Tax reporting and BAS

BigCommerce

Reckon

BigCommerce holds a small advantage in tax reporting and bas. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.

Multi-currency support

BigCommerce

Reckon

BigCommerce edges out Reckon on multi-currency support, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Pricing Comparison

General pricing information for each platform.

BigCommerce

From ~$39/month

Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.

Reckon

From ~$10/month

Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.

Pros & Cons

An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.

BigCommerce

Pros

  • Real-time webhook support for instant data sync
  • Rich data model covering orders, products, customers and more
  • Regular platform updates and improvements
  • Multi-channel selling from one dashboard
  • Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors

Cons

  • Multi-currency setup can be complex
  • Support response times vary by plan tier
  • Transaction fees can add up at scale
  • May not suit every workflow without customisation

Reckon

Pros

  • Cloud-based with reliable uptime
  • Well-established platform with strong market presence
  • Active user community and resources
  • Regular platform updates and improvements
  • Popular across Trades & Construction, Retail & E-commerce, Professional Services

Cons

  • Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
  • May require accounting knowledge to configure properly
  • Add-on costs for advanced features
  • May not suit every workflow without customisation

Best For

Which tool suits which use case.

Choose BigCommerce if you need

  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Complex data models (orders, products, customers and more)
  • Real-time data sync across platforms
  • Multichannel selling
  • Online store management

Choose Reckon if you need

  • Tax compliance
  • Trades & Construction businesses
  • Complex data models (invoices, contacts, payments and more)
  • Retail & E-commerce organisations
  • Invoicing and payments

Expert Verdict

Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.

Clever Ops Recommendation

Since BigCommerce (e-commerce) and Reckon (accounting & finance) address different business needs, the real question is not "which one?" but "do I need both?" Many of our clients run both platforms with a custom integration layer that keeps data in sync. Clever Ops can help you map out the right architecture for your operations.

Migration Notes

What to know about switching between BigCommerce and Reckon.

Migrating Between BigCommerce and Reckon

Migrating between BigCommerce and Reckon involves transferring inventory and mapping custom fields. Clever Ops follows a structured migration process: discovery, data mapping, test migration, verification, and cutover. We typically complete migrations within 4-8 weeks. Historical data is preserved, and we run parallel systems during the transition to minimise risk. Post-migration, we provide 3 months of support to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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