Big Cartel vs Shift4Shop
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Big Cartel ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #10) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). A simple, affordable, and stylish platform designed specifically for artists and creators with small inventories.
At a glance
| Big Cartel | Shift4Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business | #10 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 76 | 75 |
| Best for | Best for artists & makers | Best free feature-rich option |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $19.99/mo) | $ ($0/mo) |
| HQ | Salt Lake City, USA | Tamarac, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 1997 |
Big Cartel
A simple, affordable, and stylish platform designed specifically for artists and creators with small inventories.
www.bigcartel.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Shift4Shop
Offers a powerful, feature-rich platform for free if you use their payment processor.
www.shift4shop.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
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