Big Cartel
8.4#16 in ecommerce platformsFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBig Cartel vs WooCommerce
WooCommerce
9.4#1 in ecommerce platformsFrom $29 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Big Cartel | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Digital products | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting model | hosted | self-hosted |
| Payments | Payments can include cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, PayPal, Venmo, and PayPal Pay Later through Stripe and PayPal. | The platform supports cards, bank transfers, checks, cash on delivery and gateways including WooPayments, Stripe, PayPal, Square and Amazon Pay. |
| Sales channels | omnichannel | omnichannel |
Big Cartel plans
- GoldFree
- Platinum$15 a month
- Diamond$30 a month
WooCommerce plans
- WooCommerce coreFree
- WooCommerce mobile appFree
- Typical hosting$25 a month
- Extensions$29 a year
Pick Big Cartel if…
Big Cartel suits creators, musicians, resellers, fundraisers, and makers who want to sell physical, digital, or membership products. Its free tier may suit sellers with a small catalog.
Pick WooCommerce if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.