Clued vs Big Cartel
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Big Cartel gives you a storefront. But if you’re an indie community seller, that’s not enough.
Because here’s the truth: if you don’t get seen with your own buyer community, you don’t sell.
Big Cartel does nothing to help you get seen. No marketing, no subscribers, no reach. You’re still stuck spending countless hours making Canva graphics, writing posts, and trying to hack your own visibility.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that turn your product shots into scroll-stopping videos in seconds.
- Mobile-first tools that let you drop and share from anywhere.
- Subscribers built in so every drop grows your buyer community automatically.
👉 Big Cartel gives you a storefront. Clued saves you hours every week — and makes your shop visible with your buyer community by default.
Big Cartel: What’s broken for indie community sellers
No visibility — Big Cartel gives you a place to sell, but no way to stop the scroll or stand out.
Hobby-level tools — Fine for small side projects, but limited features make it hard to grow.
Desktop-era feel — Not designed for mobile or social-native selling. Static and old-school.
Cheap, but limiting — Yes, it’s affordable. But you trade cost for growth — and stay small.
“Big Cartel was fine until I realized my community wasn't finding me. Clued actually gets me seen and builds my own buyer community.”
— Seller review
Clued: Built for community sellers
Clued is simple like Big Cartel — but modern, mobile, and built for growth.
Why sellers are moving from Big Cartel to Clued
- Marketing included → Don’t get stuck in obscurity. Scenes put your goods in front of people.
- Subscribers included → Your buyer community, your list, your direct reach.
- Mobile-first → Drop goods, share, and sell from your phone.
- AI saves time → Hours back every week to focus on selling, not marketing.
- Built for growth → Indie-first design that grows with you.
“On Big Cartel I was spending 5–6 hours a week making Canva graphics and still felt invisible. With Clued, my first drop took minutes — and 200 buyers subscribed to my list in the first month.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want a bare-bones storefront that leaves you invisible: stick with Big Cartel.
- If you want visibility and to build your own buyer community + a shop that saves you hours every week: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Big Cartel keeps you simple. But it also keeps you invisible. Every week you spend grinding on Big Cartel is a week lost — hours wasted on marketing instead of selling, buyers slipping away you’ll never get back.
Clued gives you that time back. AI Scenes market your goods for you. Subscribers and messaging are built in. And it all works from your phone.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing growth over grind.
Because the truth is simple: Big Cartel gives you a shop. Clued gives you sales — and your time back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clued more expensive than Big Cartel?
Big Cartel starts free but is extremely limited. Clued has no listing fees, no plugin sprawl, and is priced to help indie sellers grow.
Does Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes make your products scroll-stopping and shareable, and every drop builds your subscriber list so you own your buyers.
Can Clued replace Big Cartel completely?
Yes. Clued covers shop setup, marketing, subscribers, checkout, and shipping — everything Big Cartel lacks.
Who should use Clued?
Sellers who want to grow beyond hobby status. If you need visibility, subscribers, and a mobile-first shop that actually markets for you, Clued is for you.
Why is Clued better than Big Cartel?
Because Big Cartel gives you a place to sell. Clued gives you a way to grow — while saving you hours every week.
Big Cartel gives you a storefront. But if you’re an indie community seller, that’s not enough.
Because here’s the truth: if you don’t get seen with your own buyer community, you don’t sell.
Big Cartel does nothing to help you get seen. No marketing, no subscribers, no reach. You’re still stuck spending countless hours making Canva graphics, writing posts, and trying to hack your own visibility.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that turn your product shots into scroll-stopping videos in seconds.
- Mobile-first tools that let you drop and share from anywhere.
- Subscribers built in so every drop grows your buyer community automatically.
👉 Big Cartel gives you a storefront. Clued saves you hours every week — and makes your shop visible with your buyer community by default.
Big Cartel: What’s broken for indie community sellers
No visibility — Big Cartel gives you a place to sell, but no way to stop the scroll or stand out.
Hobby-level tools — Fine for small side projects, but limited features make it hard to grow.
Desktop-era feel — Not designed for mobile or social-native selling. Static and old-school.
Cheap, but limiting — Yes, it’s affordable. But you trade cost for growth — and stay small.
“Big Cartel was fine until I realized my community wasn't finding me. Clued actually gets me seen and builds my own buyer community.”
— Seller review
Clued: Built for community sellers
Clued is simple like Big Cartel — but modern, mobile, and built for growth.
Why sellers are moving from Big Cartel to Clued
- Marketing included → Don’t get stuck in obscurity. Scenes put your goods in front of people.
- Subscribers included → Your buyer community, your list, your direct reach.
- Mobile-first → Drop goods, share, and sell from your phone.
- AI saves time → Hours back every week to focus on selling, not marketing.
- Built for growth → Indie-first design that grows with you.
“On Big Cartel I was spending 5–6 hours a week making Canva graphics and still felt invisible. With Clued, my first drop took minutes — and 200 buyers subscribed to my list in the first month.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want a bare-bones storefront that leaves you invisible: stick with Big Cartel.
- If you want visibility and to build your own buyer community + a shop that saves you hours every week: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Big Cartel keeps you simple. But it also keeps you invisible. Every week you spend grinding on Big Cartel is a week lost — hours wasted on marketing instead of selling, buyers slipping away you’ll never get back.
Clued gives you that time back. AI Scenes market your goods for you. Subscribers and messaging are built in. And it all works from your phone.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing growth over grind.
Because the truth is simple: Big Cartel gives you a shop. Clued gives you sales — and your time back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clued more expensive than Big Cartel?
Big Cartel starts free but is extremely limited. Clued has no listing fees, no plugin sprawl, and is priced to help indie sellers grow.
Does Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes make your products scroll-stopping and shareable, and every drop builds your subscriber list so you own your buyers.
Can Clued replace Big Cartel completely?
Yes. Clued covers shop setup, marketing, subscribers, checkout, and shipping — everything Big Cartel lacks.
Who should use Clued?
Sellers who want to grow beyond hobby status. If you need visibility, subscribers, and a mobile-first shop that actually markets for you, Clued is for you.
Why is Clued better than Big Cartel?
Because Big Cartel gives you a place to sell. Clued gives you a way to grow — while saving you hours every week.
