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Big Cartel vs GoDaddy Online Store

A side-by-side look at Big Cartel and GoDaddy Online Store. On our scoring, Big Cartel comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.

Platform
Big Cartel logoBig CartelCreator & digital
GoDaddy Online Store logoGoDaddy Online StoreWebsite builder
Scores
SellingScene score3.8/53.8/5
User rating3.93.8
Reviews6901,145
Pricing
Starting priceFree$17/mo
Pricing modelfree up to 5 products + paid tiersper month, billed annually
Transaction fees0% (processing applies)2.3% + 30¢ (processing)
Hosting & setup
Hosting typeFully hosted (SaaS)Fully hosted (SaaS)
Free trialFree plan availableFree trial available
Staff accountsSingle accountSingle account
Product limit5 / 50 / 500 by planUnlimited
Payments & security
Payment gatewaysStripe, PayPalGoDaddy Payments, PayPal
SSL includedYesYes
PCI compliantYesYes
Gift cardsNoYes
Catalog & content
Themes / templatesCustomizable themesTemplate-based themes
App marketplaceLimited integrationsLimited integrations
Multi-currencyNoNo
Multi-languageNoNo
POS includedNoYes
Abandoned cart recoveryNoYes
Built-in blogNoYes
Tools & flexibility
Drag-and-drop editorNoYes
API accessNoNo
Mobile appYesYes
Support channelsEmail & help center24/7 phone & live chat
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Why pick Big Cartel?

Big Cartel is purpose-built for artists who want a clean, no-fuss shop without commerce overwhelm, and the free plan is genuinely useful. Its hard product limits and minimal features mean growing brands will outgrow it.

Best for: Artists and makers with small product counts

Read the full Big Cartel review

Why pick GoDaddy Online Store?

GoDaddy Online Store is built for speed and simplicity, letting domain customers stand up a basic store in an afternoon. Serious sellers will quickly bump into its shallow feature set and limited design control.

Best for: Beginners who already buy domains from GoDaddy

Read the full GoDaddy Online Store review