Software · head to head
Big Cartel vs Loox
The short version
- 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; Loox beyond plan review volume, overage billing adds $40 to $50 per extra 300 orders processed
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Big Cartel and Loox actually diverge.
| Attribute | Big Cartel | Loox |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
Loox
- Beyond plan review volume, overage billing adds $40 to $50 per extra 300 orders processed
Pricing, plan by plan
Big Cartel
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Big Cartel review.
Loox
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Loox review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Big Cartel if
Nothing in the data separates Big Cartel from Loox on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Loox if
Nothing in the data separates Loox from Big Cartel on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Big Cartel or Loox better?
- Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at On request and Loox at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or Loox?
- Big Cartel starts at On request and Loox at On request.
- Does Big Cartel or Loox run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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