Alternatives · Online Stores
Cratejoy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Cratejoy alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is Big Cartel (2.8 GPA).
Cratejoy compared with 5 alternatives: Subbly, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Big Cartel.
Cratejoy is a paid product, starting at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CratejoyThis tool | From $24.99/mo | No | Web |
| Subbly | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| BigCommerce | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Big Cartel | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Cratejoy starts at $24.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Big Cartel.
Subbly, Shopify and BigCommerce score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cratejoy
Subbly
Store and subscription platform for subscription-box businesses
- Subbly starts at $59 per month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Subbly also covers AI agents, inventory and shipping labels.
Suits: Subscription-box, meal-kit and replenishment businesses
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shopify also covers email campaigns, inventory and shipping labels.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan, which Cratejoy lacks.
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
BigCommerce
Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales
- BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BigCommerce also covers reports and inventory.
Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps
Big Cartel
Simple online store for artists, makers and independent sellers
- Big Cartel starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Big Cartel has a free plan, which Cratejoy lacks.
- Big Cartel also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Big Cartel also covers inventory, digital downloads and shipping labels.
Suits: Artists, bands and makers selling merch or small runs of their own work
Limits worth knowing in Cratejoy
- Every plan adds a transaction fee of 1.25% + $0.10 on top of the monthly price.
- Marketplace orders and renewals carry a 15% referral fee, which applies to Essentials and Advanced too.
- The plans are built for recurring boxes; the vendor does not position them for general one-off product stores.
- Prices shown are the yearly-billed rate; paying monthly costs more on every plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cratejoy?
The alternatives to Cratejoy in this directory are Subbly, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Big Cartel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cratejoy.
Is there a free alternative to Cratejoy?
Yes. WooCommerce and Big Cartel have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cratejoy alternatives work on Android?
The Cratejoy listing does not include an Android app. Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Big Cartel list one.
Which Cratejoy alternatives work on iOS?
The Cratejoy listing does not include an iOS app. Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Big Cartel list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cratejoy?
WooCommerce is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.