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Big Cartel vs SAP Commerce Cloud

Big Cartel logo

Big Cartel

E-Commerce

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP Commerce Cloud logo

SAP Commerce Cloud

E-Commerce

Enterprise commerce platform by SAP

From
$75000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Big Cartel 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; SAP Commerce Cloud requires significant implementation and integration effort
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Big Cartel and SAP Commerce Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Big Cartel and SAP Commerce Cloud differ
AttributeBig CartelSAP Commerce Cloud
Starting priceFree$75000/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud
FoundedUnknown1997

Identical on both: 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 SAP Commerce Cloud does not also cover.

Only in SAP Commerce Cloud

  • B2B and B2C commerce
  • Multi-channel selling
  • Product management
  • Order management
  • Inventory optimization
  • Customer analytics
  • Personalization engine
  • API-first architecture

What people use each for

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

Big Cartel

  • E-commerce store creationnot SAP Commerce Cloud
  • Physical and digital product salesnot SAP Commerce Cloud

SAP Commerce Cloud

No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP Commerce Cloud review.

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

SAP Commerce Cloud

  • Requires significant implementation and integration effort
  • Higher entry cost compared to SaaS alternatives
  • Implementation timeframe extends several months to years

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

SAP Commerce Cloud

$75000/year
  • Standard$75000/year
    • B2C ecommerce
    • Multi-channel
    • Inventory management
  • Premium$300000/year
    • All Standard features
    • B2B capabilities
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Big Cartel if

  • You want to start without paying.
Big Cartel review

Choose SAP Commerce Cloud if

  • You need b2b and b2c commerce.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want multi-channel selling.
SAP Commerce Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Big Cartel or SAP Commerce Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Big Cartel starts at Free and SAP Commerce Cloud at $75000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or SAP Commerce Cloud?
Big Cartel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Big Cartel and $75000/year for SAP Commerce Cloud.
Does Big Cartel or SAP Commerce Cloud run on more platforms?
Big Cartel runs on Web. SAP Commerce Cloud runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Big Cartel for free?
Yes. Big Cartel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP Commerce Cloud starts at $75000/year.
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 SAP Commerce Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Big Cartel do that SAP Commerce Cloud cannot?
SAP Commerce Cloud covers B2B and B2C commerce, Multi-channel selling, Product management, Order management.

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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SAP Commerce Cloud: Does SAP Commerce Cloud include hosting?

Yes. SAP Commerce Cloud includes managed hosting on Microsoft Azure as part of the platform service, providing a production environment and staging environment.

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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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SAP Commerce Cloud: What integrations does SAP Commerce Cloud support?

SAP Commerce Cloud provides foundation integration options including ImpEx, Data Hub adapter, context-driven services integrations, and Integration APIs. It also integrates with SAP S/4HANA, other SAP CX solutions, and third-party systems through SAP Integration Suite.

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Big Cartel: Can I cancel Big Cartel anytime?

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

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