Picksale vs Big Cartel
The same simplicity for artists and makers, with unlimited products from the free plan. And your Big Cartel shop imports in a few clicks.
Fees, line by line
Big Cartel takes no commission but caps the number of products on each plan. Picksale doesn't cap your products.
Big Cartel | Picksale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5 products, 1 image per product | Unlimited products |
| Paid plans | $15/month (50 products) or $30/month (500 products) | €10/month, unlimited products |
| Commission on the sale | 0% | 5% (Starter) or 0% (Pro) |
| Payment processing | Stripe or PayPal | Stripe fees (≈ 1.5% + €0.25) |
| Billing | In US dollars | In euros |
What does it cost over a year?
Total cost for the seller, payment fees included, for an average basket of €30.
| Sales over a year | Big Cartel Platinum | Picksale (best plan) |
|---|---|---|
| €1,200 | €184 | €88 (Starter) |
| €6,000 | €296 | €260 (Pro) |
| €12,000 | €436 | €400 (Pro) |
| €24,000 | €716 | €680 (Pro) |
Calculation assumptions: Stripe fees estimated at 1.5% + €0.25 per order (European cards), orders of equal amount, shipping excluded.
Why makers choose Picksale
Unlimited products, even for free
No more choosing which products to put online: your whole catalogue, on every plan.
Import in a few clicks
Paste your Big Cartel shop address, preview it on Picksale, then create your account.
Prices in euros
No billing in dollars, no exchange fees on your subscription.
Built for France
Compliant withdrawal page, support in French.
Features
Big Cartel | Picksale | |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited products | ||
| Custom domain | Paid plans | Pro plan |
| Digital products | Paid plans | |
| PayPal | ||
| French company |
What Big Cartel does better
To choose with all the facts:
- No commission on sales, whatever the plan.
- A long-standing favourite of artists and independent labels.
Import your Big Cartel shop
Paste your Big Cartel shop address: Picksale fetches your products (title, description, price, main image) and your categories, and shows you the result before you even create your account.
Preview my shop on PicksaleFrequently asked questions
How do I move from Big Cartel to Picksale?
Paste your Big Cartel shop address on the import page: your products (title, description, price, main image) and your categories are fetched and you preview your shop before creating your account.
How many products can I sell on Picksale?
As many as you want, on every plan. Big Cartel caps the free plan at 5 products, then 50 or 500 depending on the paid plan.
Does Picksale take a commission?
5% per sale on the free Starter plan, none on the Pro plan at €10 per month. Stripe payment fees apply in both cases.
Does Picksale accept PayPal?
Yes: PayPal (like other payment methods) is turned on in your Stripe account settings, then offered to your customers at checkout.
Picksale vs the rest
Ready to launch your shop?
Free to start, no commitment, unlimited products.
Prices checked on October 7, 2026, subject to change. Sources: Big Cartel — Plans and features, Big Cartel pricing 2026.