What is Big Cartel?
A hosted online-store platform for artists, makers and small independent businesses, with storefront themes, product listings, order handling and paid-plan selling tools.
Who is Big Cartel for?
Artists and small independent sellers that want a hosted shop and can choose a package around the actual catalogue and selling needs.
Big Cartel features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Hosted storefront and themes
- Physical and digital product selling on eligible plans
- Order and inventory tools
- Payment-provider connections
- Shipping and fulfilment tools
- Mobile store management
Big Cartel pricing
Free plan available
The checked page lists Platinum at US$15/month after its stated trial and Diamond at US$30/month, with annual options. Confirm taxes, catalogue requirements, processing costs and additional applications.
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The vendor offers a limited Gold free plan. The Platinum trial is separate and converts to a paid plan under its stated terms.
Before you choose Big Cartel
Gold is a limited free plan; do not assume premium features or catalogue capacity are available without an upgrade.
Payment-provider charges and optional connected services remain separate from the shop subscription.
Prepare the purchasing brief with the commerce licence and operating-cost guide. Keep the quoted scope and your own acceptance results with the shortlist.
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Big Cartel FAQs
Does Big Cartel have a permanent free plan?
Its pricing page offers the limited Gold free plan, separately from the paid Platinum trial.
Does a Big Cartel plan remove payment-provider fees?
No. Review the chosen payment provider and optional connected services separately from the store subscription.