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3dcart vs Sellfy

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3dcart

Software

All-in-one ecommerce platform for online retailers

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sellfy logo

Sellfy

Software

Ecommerce platform for creators and entrepreneurs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sellfy 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; Sellfy every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: 3dcart covers Store builder, Sellfy covers Physical & digital products.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3dcart and Sellfy differ
Attribute3dcartSellfy
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded19972013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • SEO optimization
  • Mobile responsive

Only in Sellfy

  • Physical & digital products
  • Membership/subscription sales
  • Marketing automation
  • Affiliate program
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Multi-currency support

Both cover

  • Email marketing

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.

Sellfy

  • Selling digital downloads, subscriptions or print on demand goods from a hosted storefrontnot 3dcart
  • Running a small creator store without building a sitenot 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

Sellfy

  • Every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium
  • Exceeding the cap forces a plan upgrade rather than an overage charge, so growth is a step change in cost
  • Maximum file size per digital product is tied to the plan, at 10 GB, 15 GB and 20 GB
  • Email marketing credits are metered per plan, from 2,000 to 50,000
  • Cart abandonment, upselling and the affiliate programme all require the Business plan
  • Payment processing fees from PayPal or Stripe are charged on top of the subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

3dcart

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

Sellfy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited products
    • Basic store
    • Email support
  • Pro$29/month
    • All Free features
    • Custom domain
    • Email marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose 3dcart if

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

Choose Sellfy if

  • You need physical & digital products.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want membership/subscription sales.
Sellfy review

Questions people ask

Is 3dcart or Sellfy better?
Neither clearly leads. 3dcart starts at $19/month and Sellfy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3dcart or Sellfy?
Sellfy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for 3dcart and Free for Sellfy.
Does 3dcart or Sellfy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Sellfy for free?
Yes. Sellfy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 3dcart starts at $19/month.
What can 3dcart do that Sellfy cannot?
3dcart covers Store builder, Unlimited products, Shopping cart, Payment processing. Sellfy covers Physical & digital products, Membership/subscription sales, Marketing automation, Affiliate program. Both handle Email marketing.

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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