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Big Cartel vs Resurva

Big Cartel logo

Big Cartel

Software

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Resurva logo

Resurva

Software

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Resurva 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; Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Big Cartel and Resurva differ
AttributeBig CartelResurva
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2014

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 Big Cartel

Nothing recorded that Resurva does not also cover.

Only in Resurva

  • Custom booking page
  • Online scheduling
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Website embedding
  • Client database

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.

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Big Cartel
  • Website integrationnot Big Cartel
  • Appointment remindersnot Big Cartel
  • Professional presencenot 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

Resurva

  • Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
  • Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Big Cartel

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Big Cartel review.

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Big Cartel if

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

Big Cartel review

Choose Resurva if

  • You need custom booking page.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online scheduling.
Resurva review

Questions people ask

Is Big Cartel or Resurva better?
Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at On request and Resurva at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or Resurva?
Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Big Cartel and Free for Resurva.
Does Big Cartel or Resurva run on more platforms?
Big Cartel runs on Web. Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Big Cartel starts at On request.
What can Big Cartel do that Resurva cannot?
Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?

Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.

Source
Resurva: What features does Resurva include?

Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.

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Resurva: What integrations does Resurva support?

Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.

Source
Resurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?

Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.

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