Big Cartel Alternative
Selling digital files through Big Cartel? Here's where it runs out of room.
Big Cartel is a lovely storefront. For digital delivery it's bare-bones — one file per product, 1 GB max — so serious sellers bolt on Pulley and hit tiny storage caps. If you sell on Etsy, there's a simpler path.
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Where Big Cartel's digital delivery runs out of room
Let's be fair: Big Cartel nails the storefront. Clean themes, a real hosted shop, and no transaction fees. For physical goods, it's genuinely good.
But its native digital delivery is deliberately simple — one file per product, up to 1 GB each. Selling a font family, a video course, or layered brush packs? You're zipping everything into one archive, or reaching for Pulley, Big Cartel's companion app.
Pulley works — but look at the storage. Its entry plan is $6/month for 100 MB. Not a typo: 100 megabytes. To reach 20 GB you're paying $199/month, and it caps at 30 GB for $299/month. For anyone selling video or high-res assets, that ceiling arrives fast.
OrderFiles takes a different route. Keep the Etsy shop you already have — OrderFiles delivers the real files on top of it. Files up to 5 GB each, 50 GB of storage, one flat €9/month. No per-product file cap, no add-on app, no storage-tier ladder.
OrderFiles vs Big Cartel
How digital delivery stacks up — including the Pulley add-on most Big Cartel sellers end up needing.
| Feature | OrderFiles | Big Cartel |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly pricing | €${String(MONTHLY_PRICE_EUR)}/month flat | $15/mo (Platinum unlocks digital) |
| Native file size limit | 5 GB per file | 1 GB per file |
| Files per product | No file-count cap | One file per product (zip to bundle) |
| Digital storage included | 50 GB | 100 MB–30 GB via Pulley add-on |
| Multiple separate downloads | Built in | Needs the Pulley app |
| Works with your Etsy shop | Yes — delivers on top of Etsy | No — it's a separate storefront |
| Standalone storefront | No — pairs with Etsy & Shopify | Yes — full hosted store |
| Per-transaction fees | None | None |
Switch your digital delivery in 3 steps
Most sellers are up and running in under 30 minutes.
Sign up
Create your free OrderFiles account with a 14-day trial. Set up your shop and branding in minutes.
Add your products
Upload your files — up to 5 GB each, 50 GB of storage, no file-count cap. No Pulley tier to pick.
Connect your shop
Point your Etsy order emails to OrderFiles, or connect Shopify via OAuth. The storefront you sell through stays exactly where it is.
Frequently asked questions
Does OrderFiles replace my Big Cartel store?
No — and it doesn't try to. Big Cartel is a full hosted storefront; OrderFiles is the delivery layer for sellers on Etsy and Shopify. If Big Cartel is your storefront and you're happy with it, keep it. OrderFiles is for the Etsy or Shopify side of your business, where it handles the file delivery Etsy's 20 MB limit can't.
Why do Big Cartel sellers add Pulley for digital products?
Big Cartel's native delivery is one file per product, up to 1 GB. For multiple separate downloads, bigger files, or bundles, sellers add Pulley, its companion app. The catch is storage: Pulley starts at 100 MB for $6/month and tops out at 30 GB for $299/month. OrderFiles includes 50 GB and 5 GB-per-file uploads on one €9/month plan.
What does Big Cartel plus Pulley actually cost?
Selling digital goods on Big Cartel unlocks on the Platinum plan at $15/month. Add Pulley — $6 to $49/month depending on how much storage you need — and many sellers run both, paying $21 to $64/month across two tools. OrderFiles is a flat €${String(MONTHLY_PRICE_EUR)}/month, one bill, with plenty of storage included.
Can I move my files from Big Cartel or Pulley to OrderFiles?
Yes. Download your files and upload them to OrderFiles. There's no automated importer, but with 5 GB per file there's nothing to compress or split first — everything uploads as-is.
Is the €${String(MONTHLY_PRICE_EUR)}/month price guaranteed?
Yes. We believe in transparent, predictable pricing — one plan, one price, no tier ladder to climb as you grow. If we ever adjust pricing, existing customers are grandfathered at their current rate with plenty of notice.
What if I need help switching?
Our support team is available at support@orderfiles.app. We're happy to walk you through moving your files over and connecting your Etsy or Shopify shop.
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