Big Cartel vs Squarespace: ecommerce platform pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Big Cartel is an online store builder for makers, artists and musicians, with a free plan and two low-cost premium plans.
Squarespace sells four website plans. Each has a monthly price and a lower price when you pay annually. The plans also differ in card processing rates, online store transaction fees and the AI credits included.
Listed A to Z, from bigcartel.com and squarespace.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Gold, Platinum, Diamond
- Free option
- Gold plan: free, limited features
- Published prices
- Free limited Gold plan; Platinum 7 days free then $15/mo; Diamond $30/mo with abandoned cart recovery.
- Main price table
- Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Big Cartel checked Nov 10, 2026, Squarespace checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Big Cartel lists 3 entries (Gold, Platinum, Diamond); Squarespace lists 4 (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Big Cartel: Platinum $15/mo. Squarespace: Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month). Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Big Cartel: Gold plan: free, limited features. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
Big Cartel plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Free (limited features) | The free plan |
| Platinum | 7 days free, then $15/mo | Custom domains, physical and digital products, shipping labels, shop design, apps |
| Diamond | $30/mo | Everything in Platinum plus abandoned cart recovery, product drops, password-protected products, Zapier, priority support |
No commitment, cancel anytime.
From bigcartel.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Big Cartel pricing.
Squarespace plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Card rates (Squarespace Payments) | AI credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $25/mo | $19/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 10 (one-time) |
| Core | $39/mo | $29/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 20 / month |
| Plus | $65/mo | $49/mo | from 2.7% + $0.30 | 40 / month |
| Advanced | $139/mo | $99/mo | from 2.5% + $0.30 | 120 / month |
Basic lists a 2% online store transaction fee; Core, Plus and Advanced list no fees on online store transactions. Squarespace notes card rates differ by country (its page also shows 3.2% + $0.30 for some cases).
From squarespace.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Squarespace pricing.
FAQ
How much does Big Cartel cost?
Free limited Gold plan; Platinum 7 days free then $15/mo; Diamond $30/mo with abandoned cart recovery. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Squarespace cost?
Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Big Cartel and Squarespace have a free option?
Big Cartel: Gold plan: free, limited features. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Big Cartel or Squarespace?
Lowest listed paid tier: Big Cartel Platinum $15/mo; Squarespace Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month) (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Big Cartel or Squarespace?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: bigcartel.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and squarespace.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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