Bear Grips Pro Shops is a print-on-demand custom apparel platform built for businesses of all types — gyms, churches, schools, restaurants, salons, trades, and more. You get a fully branded online shop with a curated catalog of proven best-sellers. Every product in our catalog is backed by real sales data across all our vendors, so you're not guessing what works — you're selling what's already proven. Free shipping is included on every order, and our Done-for-You VIP plan handles design for you. Plus, every account comes with a built-in affiliate program to earn passive income.

Big Cartel is a simple hosted ecommerce for artists and makers — not a pod service. Artists and makers who already have physical products and just need a simple storefront.

Their pricing: Free (5 products), $9.99/mo (50 products), $19.99/mo (500 products)

Their model: Simple hosted ecommerce for artists and makers — NOT a POD service

Integrations: Standalone shop, Stripe, PayPal

Before comparing platforms, many businesses start with a local print shop. Here's the problem:

• ✗ High minimums — most shops require 50-100+ pieces per design
• ✗ Thousands upfront — you're paying for inventory before selling a single item
• ✗ Sitting on inventory — unsold boxes in your back room or garage
• ✗ Limited selection — stuck with one color, one product, whatever they have in stock
• ✗ Never updated — your local shop isn't tracking apparel trends, seasons, or new styles
• ✗ You handle shipping — packing and mailing is on you

Bear Grips Pro Shops eliminates all of this. Zero inventory, zero minimums, zero upfront costs. We print and ship each order directly to your customer with free shipping. And we're constantly adding new products to keep your shop current with the latest styles and trends.