Since 2005, Big Cartel has been all about e-commerce. Unlike Wix, selling is not just a feature it’s our focus. That’s one reason why we are the most popular and longest-running seller platform for artists and independent sellers. We won’t bore you with loads of stats like some of our competitors. Like our products, we like to keep it simple.
You should be able to build and customize your store in minutes without the need to pay a designer. Big Cartel’s templates offer you a simple way to get your store off the ground and focus on what’s most important — selling.
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OFFERS FREE PLAN
At most, Wix offers a free trial. You can't even collect payments unless you upgrade to a paid plan. With Big Cartel, you can get started with a forever free plan AND collect payments—no upgrade necessary.
Looking for alternatives to Wix? We’re here to answer your questions so you can make the best decision for your creative business.
Big Cartel is an e-commerce platform that was founded to empower creatives and small businesses to easily start, manage, and scale online shops. If you’re selling stuff you make, services, dropship, print on demand products, zines, or digital goods, Big Cartel one of the most affordable, user-friendly options out there. With real human customer support, free templates, affordable, straightforward pricing, and plenty of features and integrations, we provide everything you need to run your business.
Yes, and they’re 100% free! You don’t need design or coding experience to make your shop look professional. Just choose one of our beautiful, SEO-optimized templates to make your products shine.
Absolutely! Our Platinum and Diamond plans allow you to use a custom domain so your customers can find, revisit, and share the products on your e-commerce shop. Learn more about using custom domains with your Big Cartel store.
You can create a Wix account for free, but if you want to sell products, you have to upgrade to a paid plan. Big Cartel offers a forever free option that allows you to sell your products and collect payments without having to pay for a plan.
Big Cartel doesn't take any commission from your sales on any of the plans we offer. We believe in helping artists, makers, and independent businesses keep more of their hard-earned money.
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