Head-to-head · B2C eCommerce Software
Squarespace Commerce vs Big Cartel
Squarespace Commerce leads on 0 checks, Big Cartel on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSquarespace Commerce · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceBig Cartel · $15/mo
- Free planonly Big Cartel
Squarespace Commerce scores higher on our rubric for b2c ecommerce software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Big Cartel offers free plan; Squarespace Commerce doesn't. Big Cartel is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $16/mo.
Squarespace Commerce is the better fit for design-led small businesses with varied products. Big Cartel is the better fit for solo makers and small creative sellers.
- Squarespace Commerce fits best
Design-led small businesses with varied products
- Big Cartel fits best
Solo makers and small creative sellers
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Side by side
| Feature | Squarespace Commerce 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Big Cartel 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in B2C eCommerce Software | #8 in B2C eCommerce Software |
| Best for | Design-led small businesses with varied products | Solo makers and small creative sellers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $16/mo | $15/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 7,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Squarespace Commerce 1/5 · Big Cartel 1/5 | ||
| Abandoned cart recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multilingual storefront | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Multi-currency checkout | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Built-in POS | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Subscription products | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Product limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Squarespace Commerce combines a hosted online store with Squarespace websites, giving entrepreneurs, creators, service businesses, and growing brands a way to bring site design and selling into one system. It supports physical products,… Read the review → |
Big Cartel is a hosted ecommerce platform for independent creators, artists and small businesses selling physical or digital goods. It supports customizable online storefronts, payments through Stripe or PayPal, in-person selling through… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Squarespace Commerce — where it wins
- Supports physical goods, services, downloads, subscriptions, and memberships
- Includes inventory tools, stock alerts, shipping, fulfillment, and tax tools
- Connects social selling, payment, shipping, and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee
- Digital content and memberships carry fees on Basic, Core, and Plus
- Point of sale is available on iOS
Big Cartel — where it wins
- Gold offers online selling and payments for up to 5 products at no cost.
- Paid plans add digital products, in-person sales and inventory tracking.
- Social selling, shipping tools and third-party integrations extend store workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Gold is limited to 5 products and one customizable store template.
- Platinum and Diamond cap listings at 50 and 500 products, respectively.
- Stripe and PayPal charge payment processing fees despite no platform transaction fee.
- Squarespace Commerce8.7/10 · From $16/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A design-led store builder for selling varied goods across web, social, and iOS POS.
Visit SquarespaceFull verdict → - Big Cartel8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/mo · 7-day trial
A hosted shop for creative sellers, with a free entry plan and room to expand.
Visit Big CartelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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