Square Online vs Big Cartel
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
Square Online ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). Perfect for businesses with a physical location, syncing online and in-person sales effortlessly.
At a glance
| Square Online | Big Cartel | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business | #9 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 78 | 76 |
| Best for | Best for physical retailers | Best for artists & makers |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $72/mo) | $ ($0 to $19.99/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Salt Lake City, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
Square Online
Perfect for businesses with a physical location, syncing online and in-person sales effortlessly.
squareup.com/us/en/online-storeSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
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
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.