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3dcart vs Treatwell

3dcart logo

3dcart

Software

All-in-one ecommerce platform for online retailers

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Software

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Treatwell 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; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • They diverge on capability: 3dcart covers Store builder, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3dcart and Treatwell differ
Attribute3dcartTreatwell
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19972008

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 Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Google
  • Facebook

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.

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot 3dcart
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot 3dcart
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot 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

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

Pricing, plan by plan

3dcart

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

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose 3dcart if

  • You need store builder.
  • You also want unlimited products.

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.

Questions people ask

Is 3dcart or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. 3dcart starts at $19/month and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3dcart or Treatwell?
Treatwell has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for 3dcart and Free for Treatwell.
Does 3dcart or Treatwell run on more platforms?
3dcart runs on Web. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Treatwell for free?
Yes. Treatwell has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 3dcart starts at $19/month.
What can 3dcart do that Treatwell cannot?
3dcart covers Store builder, Unlimited products, Shopping cart, Inventory management. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. 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.

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