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3dcart vs MyTime

3dcart logo

3dcart

Software

All-in-one ecommerce platform for online retailers

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyTime logo

MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 3dcart limited scalability compared to enterprise e-commerce platforms; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • They diverge on capability: 3dcart covers Store builder, MyTime covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3dcart and MyTime actually diverge.

Attributes where 3dcart and MyTime differ
Attribute3dcartMyTime
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19972010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 3dcart

  • Store builder
  • Unlimited products
  • Shopping cart
  • Inventory management
  • Email marketing
  • SEO optimization
  • Mobile responsive

Only in MyTime

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Payment processing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

3dcart

No use cases recorded yet. See the 3dcart review.

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot 3dcart
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot 3dcart
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot 3dcart
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot 3dcart
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot 3dcart
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot 3dcart

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

3dcart

  • Limited scalability compared to enterprise e-commerce platforms
  • Payment processing tied to Shift4 Payments after acquisition
  • Fewer advanced marketing and analytics features than competitors

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

3dcart

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Basic templates
    • Email support

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

Which should you pick?

Choose 3dcart if

  • You need store builder.
  • You also want unlimited products.
3dcart review

Choose MyTime if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.
MyTime review

Questions people ask

Is 3dcart or MyTime better?
Neither clearly leads. 3dcart starts at $19/month and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3dcart or MyTime?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for 3dcart and Free for MyTime.
Does 3dcart or MyTime run on more platforms?
3dcart runs on Web. MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 3dcart starts at $19/month.
What can 3dcart do that MyTime cannot?
3dcart covers Store builder, Unlimited products, Shopping cart, Inventory management. MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Both handle Payment processing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

3dcart: What is the starting price for 3dcart?

3dcart (now Shift4Shop) starts at $19/month with no setup fees, transaction fees, or hidden fees.

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3dcart: Does 3dcart include hosting?

Yes. 3dcart includes web hosting, domain support, and built-in website building tools with no separate hosting costs.

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3dcart: What happened to 3dcart?

Shift4 Payments acquired 3dcart in November 2020. The platform is now operated under the name Shift4Shop but maintains the same core functionality and pricing.

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3dcart: Does 3dcart offer free templates?

Yes. 3dcart provides dozens of professionally designed, industry-specific templates that are mobile-friendly, SEO optimized, and highly customizable.

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3dcart: What payment methods does 3dcart support?

3dcart integrates with multiple payment gateways including Shift4 Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and other major payment processors.

Source
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