Alternatives to Big Cartel
Simple stores for artists
Big Cartel ranks #5 of 9 in E-commerce platforms, with an Alt Score of 78. It is proprietary, freemium from $15/month and available on Web, iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Independent artists, makers, and small creative businesses (jewelry makers, illustrators, bands, printmakers, etc.) who want to sell online without technical or design skills.
A hosted online store with customizable templates, support for physical goods, digital products, print-on-demand, and in-person sales, plus built-in tools for discounts, payments, analytics, and social media integration. A free tier is available alongside paid plans with more products and features.
Sign up, pick a store template, add products (or import them from another platform), configure shipping and payment settings, then promote the store to start selling.
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the E-commerce platforms checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Big Cartel is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
C. Proprietary Rights and License
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Try selling online with zero risk
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Starts at $15/month verified 2026-07-10
$15/mo
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-10
Big Cartel is an easy-to-use ecommerce platform where do-it-yourselfers turn their passion into profit with all the tools you need to start and scale your online store, right in one place.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/big-cartel/id739285899 -
Status active verified 2026-07-10
© 2026 Big Cartel, LLC
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Hosted vs self-hosted No verified 2026-07-10
myawesomeshop.bigcartel.com
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Transaction fees No verified 2026-07-10
No Big Cartel transaction fees
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Themes & storefront customization Yes verified 2026-07-10
A Big Cartel theme consists of 9 built-in pages and is made up of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and a combination of filters and variables.
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Payment gateways Yes verified 2026-07-10
Big Cartel integrates with Stripe and PayPal, allowing you to offer multiple payment options to your customers.
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Multi-currency & tax Yes verified 2026-07-10
To ensure that our platform is accessible to businesses across the globe, we've made it a priority to offer a wide range of supported currencies.
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Inventory management Yes verified 2026-07-10
Put away your spreadsheets and Post-it Notes, Big Cartel's inventory tracking makes inventory management easier.
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Headless API Partial verified 2026-07-10
Integrate Big Cartel into an existing application or service, create an add-on to extend our core features, or code something up you'd like in your own shop.
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App / plugin ecosystem Yes verified 2026-07-10
These add-ons, apps, extensions, and integrations from Big Cartel and a few friends will help you get the most out of your shop.
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Digital products Yes verified 2026-07-10
Buyers get an instant download link when they purchase.
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POS integration Yes verified 2026-07-10
Accept card payments in person (iOS)
https://www.bigcartel.com/resources/help/article/stripe-terminal
FAQ
Yes. OpenCart has a free tier or is fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Medusa, WooCommerce and Saleor — every license claim links its source.