# Big Cartel vs Square Online (formerly Weebly) Comparison

| | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 482 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $0 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Big Cartel

**Not enough data**

### Square Online (formerly Weebly)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Features (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (3 reviews)
- Missing Features (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (429 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (431 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (180 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (343 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 7.5 (427 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Big Cartel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Gold

Price: Free

Description: Start your free store. No credit card required. 

Key Features:
- 5 products

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/big-cartel/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Square Online (formerly Weebly)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0

Description: Everything you need for a high quality site. Create unlimited pages and host your site for free.

Key Features:
-  Drag & drop builder  
-  Free hosting  
-  Unlimited pages  

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/square-online-formerly-weebly/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Shopping Cart

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Big Cartel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Square Online (formerly Weebly)** | 8.1/10 | 16 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Cart Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Shipping Information Collection** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payment Gateway Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **E-commerce Platform Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Email Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 

#### Cart Management

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi Cart** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Products** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Embed** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

### E-Commerce Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Big Cartel** | 8.3/10 | 19 |
| **Square Online (formerly Weebly)** | 7.3/10 | 36 |

#### Headless Commerce

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decoupling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **REST APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Orchestration** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Merchandising/Marketing

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storefront Design Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Visualization** | 9.0 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recommendations / Personalization** | 8.0 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Promotions and Discounts** | 7.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shopping Cart Abandonment** | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Reviews** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **SEO** | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Catalog

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Management** | 8.5 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Configuration** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Search and Filtering** | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Intangible Products** | 6.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Order Process

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Checkout Process** | 9.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shipping Options** | 8.3 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Display and Processing** | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Order Management** | 9.1 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Returns / Refunds** | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.2 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Channel Fulfillment** | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Multi-Channel Support

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Omnichannel** | Feature Not Available | 6.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Social Commerce** | 8.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Service** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Store Locator** | 8.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **3rd-Party Store Integration** | 6.7 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **APIs** | 7.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customization** | 7.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integrations to Add-on Tools** | 8.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User Management** | 9.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting / Analytics** | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Security** | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Site Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Admin Access Rights** | 8.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Test-to-Product Migration** | Feature Not Available | 6.3 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cross Browser Support** | 8.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Google Workspace Creative Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Big Cartel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Square Online (formerly Weebly)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Google Workspace Creative Tools

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Website Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Big Cartel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Square Online (formerly Weebly)** | 7.7/10 | 265 |

#### Customizations

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.0 (252 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | 8.8 (256 reviews) | 
| **HTML Input** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Domain Name** | Not enough data | 8.2 (234 reviews) | 

#### Growth

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | 7.4 (189 reviews) | 
| **Site Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.2 (214 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.1 (191 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | 7.4 (154 reviews) | 
| **Hosting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (190 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.8 (164 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (204 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (174 reviews) | 
| **WordPress Tool** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 6.3 (25 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms)


**Unique to Square Online (formerly Weebly) (3):** [Google Workspace Creative Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-workspace-creative-tools), [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart), [Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-builder)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Big Cartel | Square Online (formerly Weebly) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 77.8% | 74.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 14.8% | 15.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.4% | 9.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Big Cartel

- **Arts and Crafts:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Cosmetics:** 11.1%
- **Retail:** 7.4%
- **Photography:** 7.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.4%
- **Music:** 7.4%
- **Banking:** 3.7%
- **Capital Markets:** 3.7%
- **Design:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 25.9%

#### Square Online (formerly Weebly)

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Education Management:** 4.4%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.8%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Internet:** 2.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 54.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Big Cartel

- [Ecwid](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (405 reviews)
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- [WordPress.com](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2707 reviews)
- [WooCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/woocommerce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (804 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Big Cartel

- Title: [What is better Wix or big cartel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-better-wix-or-big-cartel) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Big cartel is better because of its UX Design! It’s easier and quicker. I always find myself frustrated using wix. "

### Square Online (formerly Weebly)

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/big-cartel-vs-square-online-formerly-weebly)