A Special Batch vs Big Cartel: which is better for batch sellers?
Both let you sell online. The difference is what happens when you sell in batches — a window that opens, fills up, and closes — instead of keeping stock on a shelf all year. Here is how A Special Batch and Big Cartel compare for that way of selling.
Feature comparison
| Feature | A Special Batch | Big Cartel |
|---|---|---|
| Time-limited order windows | Yes | No |
| No per-sale cut | Yes | Yes |
| Custom order requests | Yes | No |
| Pickup, delivery and shipping built in | Yes | No |
| Team access | Yes | No |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
Pricing
A Special Batch
$49.90 / year
Everything included. No per-sale cuts, no setup fees.
Big Cartel
$15/month
Competitor pricing checked September 2026
When to choose A Special Batch
Choose A Special Batch if you sell in batches: you open an order window, take a fixed number of orders, make everything at once, and hand it over on a set day. The order window, the capacity limit, and the pickup or delivery day are the product here, not an add-on.
Choose Big Cartel if you sell a small, fixed catalogue of ready-made items and do not need order windows or fulfillment scheduling.