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Big Cartel vs Poshmark

Big Cartel logo

Big Cartel

E-Commerce

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Poshmark logo

Poshmark

E-Commerce

Social resale marketplace with a flat fee on low-value sales and a percentage cut above that

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Poshmark the flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Big Cartel and Poshmark differ
AttributeBig CartelPoshmark
Pricing modelfreemiumFree to list; tiered seller commission by sale price
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

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 Poshmark does not also cover.

Only in Poshmark

  • Social sharing feed
  • Posh Shows live selling
  • Tiered seller commission
  • Prepaid shipping labels
  • Posh Protect buyer guarantee
  • Bundle and offer tools

What people use each for

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

Big Cartel

  • E-commerce store creationnot Poshmark
  • Physical and digital product salesnot Poshmark

Poshmark

  • A seller with a wardrobe of mid-value branded clothing who wants social discovery features to drive salesnot Big Cartel
  • Someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithmnot Big Cartel
  • A buyer who enjoys live-hosted Posh Shows as a shopping format rather than static browsingnot Big Cartel
  • A seller who wants shipping cost handled through a fixed-rate prepaid label rather than arranging it themselvesnot 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

Poshmark

  • The flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • The 20 percent commission on higher-value sales is above Mercari flat 10 percent rate, so a seller moving pricier items pays materially more per sale unless the social discovery features generate enough extra volume to compensate.
  • Visibility in the app depends heavily on active sharing and engagement, so a seller who lists items and does not regularly promote them tends to see far fewer sales than one who does, turning selling into ongoing work.
  • Naver ownership since 2023 means Poshmark now reports as part of a larger Korean internet conglomerate rather than as an independent company, which can affect roadmap priorities and regional focus.
  • Buyer protection through Posh Protect requires timely reporting and photo evidence, and disputes over item condition still rely on subjective judgement between buyer and seller.

Pricing, plan by plan

Big Cartel

Free
  • GoldFree
    • Free tier with limited features
  • Platinum$15/month
    • Custom domains
    • Physical and digital product sales
    • Shipping label printing
  • Diamond$30/month
    • All Platinum features plus abandoned cart recovery
    • Product drop scheduling
    • Password-protected products

Poshmark

Free
  • SellingFree
    • Flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars
    • 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more
    • Shipping label cost typically passed to the buyer at a fixed rate

Which should you pick?

Choose Big Cartel if

  • You want to start without paying.
Big Cartel review

Choose Poshmark if

  • You need social sharing feed.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want posh shows live selling.
Poshmark review

Questions people ask

Is Big Cartel or Poshmark better?
Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at Free and Poshmark at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or Poshmark?
Big Cartel starts at Free and Poshmark at Free.
Does Big Cartel or Poshmark run on more platforms?
Big Cartel runs on Web. Poshmark runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Big Cartel for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Big Cartel best used for?
Big Cartel is most often used for e-commerce store creation, physical and digital product sales. Of those, e-commerce store creation and physical and digital product sales are not what Poshmark is typically brought in for.
What can Big Cartel do that Poshmark cannot?
Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Posh Shows live selling, Tiered seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Big Cartel: How much does Big Cartel cost?

Big Cartel offers a free Gold plan with limited features. Paid plans start at $15 per month for Platinum and $30 per month for Diamond. Both paid plans include a 7-day free trial and have no commitment.

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Poshmark: How much does Poshmark charge sellers?

A flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars, and a 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more.

Big Cartel: What features does the Diamond plan add?

The Diamond plan at $30 per month adds abandoned cart recovery, product drop scheduling, password-protected products, Zapier integration with 7,000+ apps, and priority human support compared to Platinum.

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Poshmark: Who owns Poshmark?

Naver, the South Korean internet and search company, acquired Poshmark in 2023.

Big Cartel: Can I cancel Big Cartel anytime?

Yes, Big Cartel explicitly offers no commitment and allows cancellation anytime on paid tiers.

Source
Poshmark: Do I have to actively promote my listings?

Not strictly, but the app visibility algorithm favours accounts that regularly share and engage, so passive listing tends to sell more slowly.

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