Big Cartel is an ecommerce platform that provides simple, customizable tools for artists, designers, and independent creators to build online stores, manage inventory, and sell their products online or in person.
Big Cartel is an ecommerce platform designed for artists, makers, and independent creators to build, launch, and manage online stores. The platform offers customizable templates and tools for inventory management, payment processing, shipping, and order tracking. It differentiates itself by focusing specifically on the needs of independent sellers, providing a user-friendly interface that requires no coding skills, and supporting both online and in-person sales through its mobile app.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Big Cartel serves as a hub for entrepreneurs, bands, designers, and artisans to turn their creative work into profitable businesses. By integrating features such as print-on-demand, product reviews, and carrier-discounted shipping, the platform enables creators to manage their entire operational workflow from a single dashboard. It provides flexible pricing plans to accommodate different stages of business growth, emphasizing straightforward tools that allow makers to spend less time on administration and more time on their craft.