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Big Cartel vs Ecwid

Big Cartel logo

Big Cartel

Software

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ecwid logo

Ecwid

Software

Sell anywhere ecommerce platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ecwid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Big Cartel custom domain support is not included on the free Gold plan; it is listed as a Platinum-tier feature; Ecwid the $5 a month Starter plan caps the catalogue at 10 products

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Big Cartel and Ecwid actually diverge.

Attributes where Big Cartel and Ecwid differ
AttributeBig CartelEcwid
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Big Cartel

Nothing recorded that Ecwid does not also cover.

Only in Ecwid

  • Omnichannel selling
  • Product catalog
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • API access

What people use each for

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

Big Cartel

No use cases recorded yet. See the Big Cartel review.

Ecwid

  • Adding a store to an existing website or social pagenot Big Cartel
  • Selling physical goods and digital downloads from one cataloguenot Big Cartel

Where each one falls short

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

Big Cartel

  • Custom domain support is not included on the free Gold plan; it is listed as a Platinum-tier feature
  • Abandoned cart recovery, product drop scheduling and Zapier integration are restricted to the top Diamond tier at $30/month
  • Platinum's paid billing starts automatically after a 7-day free trial rather than requiring an active opt-in to convert

Ecwid

  • The $5 a month Starter plan caps the catalogue at 10 products
  • Staff accounts start at the Business plan, and are limited to 2 until the Unlimited plan
  • Abandoned cart recovery requires the Business plan at $65 a month
  • In person selling through POS integration is Unlimited only, at $149 a month
  • The Venture plan at $35 a month still caps products at 100

Pricing, plan by plan

Big Cartel

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Big Cartel review.

Ecwid

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 products
    • Basic storefront
    • Standard payment methods
  • Unlimited$99.08/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Big Cartel if

Nothing in the data separates Big Cartel from Ecwid on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Big Cartel review

Choose Ecwid if

  • You need omnichannel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want product catalog.
Ecwid review

Questions people ask

Is Big Cartel or Ecwid better?
Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at On request and Ecwid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or Ecwid?
Ecwid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Big Cartel and Free for Ecwid.
Does Big Cartel or Ecwid run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Ecwid for free?
Yes. Ecwid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Big Cartel starts at On request.
What can Big Cartel do that Ecwid cannot?
Ecwid covers Omnichannel selling, Product catalog, Payment processing, Inventory management.
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