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Big Cartel vs Payhip
Big Cartel and Payhip are both store builders. Fees — Big Cartel: No platform transaction fees, plans $0-30/mo + processor fees. Payhip: Free plan with 5% transaction fee.
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Key differences
- Fees — Big Cartel: No platform transaction fees, plans $0-30/mo + processor fees. Payhip: Free plan with 5% transaction fee.
- Both pay out via Stripe and PayPal.
- Big Cartel is the older platform — founded in 2005, 6 years before Payhip (2011).
- Big Cartel is based in United States, Payhip in United Kingdom.
Which should you choose?
Choose Big Cartel if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
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| Type | Store builders like Shopify | Store builders like Shopify |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No platform transaction fees, plans $0-30/mo + processor fees | Free plan with 5% transaction fee |
| Withdraw via | Stripe, PayPal | PayPal, Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Popularity | 36 views · 0 likes | 37 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Big Cartel or Payhip?
Big Cartel: No platform transaction fees, plans $0-30/mo + processor fees. Payhip: Free plan with 5% transaction fee.
Where are Big Cartel and Payhip available?
Big Cartel: Worldwide. Payhip: Worldwide.