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Big Cartel vs OroCommerce
Both stand on ecommerce platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Big Cartel covers core online shop setup alongside in-person sales, product imports, and a range of integrations. The free plan has a five-product ceiling; larger catalogs require a paid plan.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Consider OroCommerce if your business handles complex B2B commerce and needs account-based purchasing workflows with multiple deployment choices. Look elsewhere if you sell digital products; also account for variable transaction fees and compare the free Community Edition with the Enterprise option listed for 25 admin users.
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| Big Cartel | OroCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Platinum: $15 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | OroCommerce |
| Website | bigcartel.com | oroinc.com |
| On ecommerce platforms | #21 of 279 | #17 of 279 |
Big Cartel: what it does well
- Free Gold plan supports up to five products.
- No transaction fees, according to the platform.
- Mobile app supports tap-to-pay and cash sales.
- Product imports supported from Etsy, Squarespace, and Shopify.
- More than 60 apps are listed.
What to know first
- Gold is limited to five products.
- Platinum allows up to 50 products.
- Diamond is $30 a month.
OroCommerce: what it does well
- Combines commerce, CRM, content, product, and marketplace tools.
- Supports account hierarchies and delegated purchasing workflows.
- SmartOrder turns PDF and email purchase orders into draft orders.
- Offers OroCloud, private cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment.
- Community Edition is free to use and open source.
What to know first
- Digital products are not supported.
- Transaction fees vary, and OroPay fees apply.
- No free trial is listed; Enterprise can be tried in a free public demo.
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