Big Cartel

Big Cartel is a user-friendly ecommerce platform designed for creative merchants looking to establish an online presence. It operates as a hosted solution, allowing users to build and manage their stores without needing to install software or purchase web hosting. The platform offers a simple dashboard with intuitive navigation, making it easy to manage products, orders, and store settings.

Key features of Big Cartel include the ability to add products manually or through bulk import, manage product variants and categories, and integrate with external payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal. Users can also customize their store's design using a basic template editor, with options to edit CSS and HTML for more advanced customization. Additionally, Big Cartel supports mobile app management for both iOS and Android devices, allowing merchants to manage their stores on the go.

Big Cartel also offers essential ecommerce features such as abandoned cart recovery and point-of-sale integration with Stripe. However, it has limitations, such as a maximum of 500 products on its highest plan and limited product image options. The platform integrates with various third-party apps for additional functionality, including marketing and shipping tools. Big Cartel prioritizes simplicity and ease of use, making it suitable for small-scale merchants who value straightforward store management.