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Big Cartel vs MyTime

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Big Cartel

Software

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

From
On request
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: Big Cartel custom domain support is not included on the free Gold plan; it is listed as a Platinum-tier feature; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Big Cartel and MyTime differ
AttributeBig CartelMyTime
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile-responsive
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 MyTime does not also cover.

Only in MyTime

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

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.

MyTime

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

MyTime

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Big Cartel

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Big Cartel review.

MyTime

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Big Cartel if

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

Big Cartel 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 Big Cartel or MyTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at On request and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or MyTime?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Big Cartel and Free for MyTime.
Does Big Cartel or MyTime run on more platforms?
Big Cartel 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. Big Cartel starts at On request.
What can Big Cartel do that MyTime cannot?
MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders.
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