Big Cartel alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Big Cartel: not suited to large or complex catalogues, and limited marketing and reporting tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Big Cartel, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shopify currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Big Cartel alternative for a free option
GumroadNo monthly fee for selling digital work, paying per sale instead.
Best Big Cartel alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FourthwallFree merch and digital store for creators, with on-demand production.
Best Big Cartel alternative for iPhone and Android
EcwidAdd a store to your existing site or social profiles.
Best Big Cartel alternative for working in the browser
SquarespaceBetter-looking portfolio and store together.
Big Cartel alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Big Cartel?
Shopify ranks first right now. Room to grow with apps, POS and marketing tools. Fourthwall and Ecwid follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Big Cartel?
Yes. Fourthwall (free plan + paid) and Gumroad (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Big Cartel?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Big Cartel?
The complaints we hear most: not suited to large or complex catalogues; limited marketing and reporting tools; theme customisation beyond basics needs code.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Big Cartel, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.