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BIG CARTEL VS. ETSY 

Keep your profits. Own your shop. Go indie with Big Cartel.

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YOUR WALLET WILL THANK YOU

A quick look at how our fees stack up compared to Etsy:

Listing fee

20¢ per product

Listing fee

None

Transaction fee

6.5% of listing price

Transaction fee

None

Payment processing fee

3% + 25¢ (for U.S sellers)

Payment processing fee

None (Big Cartel doesn't charge a payment processing fee, but Stripe and PayPal do.)

ETSY TAKES, BIG CARTEL GIVES

Stop losing money to Etsy fees. Big Cartel gives sellers a place to start out and grow fast with transparent pricing and zero random fees.

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BUILD YOUR BRAND, NOT THEIRS

Etsy gets you seen. Big Cartel keeps you in charge. Sell both ways and get the best of both worlds.

Here’s how Big Cartel helps you grow, your way:

  • Plans start at $0. Upgrade when you’re ready.
  • No hidden fees. Keep more of what you earn.
  • Apps to grow your shop. Easy add-ons, big impact.
  • Real support, real people. No chatbots, we’ve got you.
  • Indie-owned. Built for sellers, not shareholders.
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ADD YOUR PRODUCTS IN MINUTES

Don’t double your work — double your sales. Bring your Etsy listings to Big Cartel with the import tool and launch your store faster than your coffee gets cold.

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WHERE VALUES MEET VALUE

Since 2005, we've helped indie sellers build online stores that have generated over $2.5 billion in global sales. There’s a reason we’re the #1 choice—we’re built by indie, for indie—we get you.

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Unbeatable prices, simple setup, and full support—see how Big Cartel stands out.

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