--- title: Big Cartel Reviews meta\_title: 'Big Cartel Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 28 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Big Cartel works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.2 review\_count: 28 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-30' parent\_category: name: E-Commerce url: https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce --- # Big Cartel Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Big Cartel is an e-commerce platform for independent creators, artists, makers, and brands. Since 2005, Big Cartel has helped people from all over the world open an online shop and sell over $3.5 billion of their work and keep more of what they earn. Sell physical, digital, print on demand, and subscription products all with 0% transaction fees. * * * Product Website Big Cartel Seller [Big Cartel](https://www.g2.com/sellers/big-cartel) Discussions [Big Cartel Community](https://www.g2.com/products/big-cartel/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed ![Sentry](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sentry") Used by Sentry and 2 others ##### Featured Companies [ ![Sentry](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sentry") Sentry](https://www.g2.com/products/sentry/reviews)[ ![Sentry](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sentry") Sentry](https://www.g2.com/products/st-germain-collins-sentry/reviews)[ ![LifeSpeed](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "LifeSpeed") LifeSpeed](https://www.g2.com/products/lifespeed/reviews) Beta Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Big Cartel. ### Platinum Starting at $12.00 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/big-cartel/pricing) ## Big Cartel Integrations (24) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Big Cartel [Show More Integrations](https://www.g2.com/products/big-cartel/integrations) ![Martha G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Martha G.") MG Martha G. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/22/2026 "Super easy to use" 5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? Free plan, upgrade from there, no sales fees, easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? There is nothing negative to say about BigCartel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? Big Cartel helps me understand what I need to do next in the platform and has instant chat help using AI assistance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: In-app ![Gwheyohn G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gwheyohn G.") GG Gwheyohn G. Digital Producer Non-Profit Organization Management Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/7/2026 "Easy Product Uploads, but the Free Plan Feels Too Limited" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? i like the backend dashboard and how easy it is to upload products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? i dislike the free account. They could add a few more features. Example they only give you 5 free products. Ecwid gives you 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? It is a secondary online shop for me when i want to sell seasonal products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise. G2 Icon 4/21/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Dre C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dre C.") DC Dre C. Curriculum Coordinator Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/13/2022 "The best sales platform for artists" 5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? It is incredibly easy to use and gives creative freedom. Edits to your shop can be done quickly and easily. It also has great built-in tools to help you stay organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? It does have some limitations, but I still prefer it over more customizable website sales platforms. If you can't find a standard template that you enjoy using, you might want to go with another service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? There are so many online sale platforms that take a percentage of your profits, and that has always felt like a point of contempt for me. BigCartel has always felt like an artist-first model and leaves more room for you to get your job done without thinking about the loss of profit or including those fees into your prices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Retail](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Retail") AR Verified User in Retail Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/27/2022 "Start your business with Big Cartel" 3/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? Big Cartel is an excellent platform for getting your business off the ground. The setup process is extremely simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? Big Cartel lacks some of the features that other platforms offer. I would consider it a beginner's platform compared to other competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? Big Cartel allows you to create an Ecomm store with ease. If you are looking to get a storefront created and running in the same day, Big Cartel is for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Auriia P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Auriia P.") AP Auriia P. Founder & Creative Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/30/2022 "Excellent for small businesses!" 5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? I loved how seamless the app and website was! I was able to successfully launch my cosmetic line using Big Cartel 9.99 per month services! The quality is outstanding compared to the competitors and extremely easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? I didn't like the sale promotion sections. I wanted to do a specific sale but there was a lot of limitations. I hope that there will be more freedom in the future in regards to this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Big Cartel: I would say use this before going to shopify! I honestly learned alot this platform is very simple and straight to the point! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? I am able to run an online business and sell products. I benefit by having full control of the operations in regards to my business and online sales. I benefit by being able to use the app as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/30/2022 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Kimba Maria W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kimba Maria W.") KW Kimba Maria W. Founder and Senior Editor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/12/2021 "Big Cartel" 5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? I like the fact Big Cartel is simple and easy to navigate. Unlike eBay the monthly fees are very reasonable and fair. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? Nothing I dislike. For me it was perfect when I branched out from eBay. I found that eBay was very restrictive in terms of fees and Big Cartel doesn't have that issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? Big Cartel helped me with listing issues that I was having with Etsy and eBay. I benefitted financially because I wasn't paying tons of fees or dealing with haters who would flag my listings for no reason. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Arts and Crafts](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Arts and Crafts") AA Verified User in Arts and Crafts Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/22/2021 "Easy to use, better than etsy, limited capabilities" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? I like that Big Cartel pays out tax and charges a flat monthly fee rather than per item Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? I don't like that it costs a lot more to store more items, you can't use afterpay on big cartel, and the customization is limited Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? No seller fees like through etsy has been great, and not having to remit my own sales tax while being in a state that requires sales tax collection has been a huge benefit Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite DG David G. Engineer. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/7/2019 "Big Cartel the tool you need to start your business" 4/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? I like it because it is easy to design, you can easily upload images, include prices, descriptions, etc. You can choose one of the monthly plans, the one that best suits your needs, depending on the quantity of products you want to publish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? Nothing bad to add, is what I need to start with few products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Big Cartel: I recommend you try the free version allows you to try the platform, you can upload up to 5 products and see if it meets your needs, it is a good solution for small companies. An effective tool for artists and creators of small brands, try it, you will like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? We can manage the store, complete orders, update products, check statistics and run promotions from any device, from home or while traveling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Justin P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Justin P.") JP Justin P. Senior Graphic Designer Insurance Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/4/2019 "Simple, Solid E-cart Option" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? If you're just looking for a fast way to set up a professional e-store without the hassle of coding, BigCartel is a great option. It's cheaper than alternatives like Shopify, gives you various ways to set up a store with a few clicks, and offers flexible ways to offer different options of the same item (ie. clothing sizes) and gives a few different ways to charge shipping (ship by item, ship by weight, etc). They let you do sales, coupon codes, and even offer vacation mode when you're away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? The one-click e-store designs are a double-edge sword, as their pre-fab options sometimes don't give you the flexibility you need to customize the site the way you want. And Big Cartel doesn't offer much in the way of integrations, so you spend time copy-pasting things into your shipping service, your social media pages, etc. Competitors give you the option of automatically integrating these services right to the e-store. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Big Cartel: I think if Big Cartel offered a bit more customization, as well as more options to integrate the sort of services a seller would use (social media, Endicia, etc) it would be a big player. As it stands it's still a pretty good value as long as you keep selling - try the free "5 products or less" setup to see if it works for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? I used a Zencart style solution which was a challenge with coding, and shipping calculations were rudimentary. Big Cartel made my offering look better, and allowed me to set shipping thresholds that matched the products I was selling (media mail options for books, etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Cosmetics](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Cosmetics") UC Verified User in Cosmetics Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/23/2019 "Missing helpful tools" 4/5 What do you like best about Big Cartel? BigCartel is inexpensive. The pricing plans are excellent and affordable. There is an ease of use and the dashboard/tools are intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Big Cartel? Tools that can help the business with inventory tracking and sales. Inventory tracking can only be turned on for the entire store as opposed to setting it for specific items. No customizable option for local pickup/delivery. Customer has to choose a shipping option and then be refunded later if local pickup/delivery is a free service the business provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Big Cartel solving and how is that benefiting you? Hardly any severe issues with the site running/maintaining technically. No periods of the site being down/unavailable to consumers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Big Cartel? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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