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Carnet next to the tools you use today.
Most brands start wholesale with a PDF or spreadsheet, join a marketplace, or set up a Shopify B2B storefront. Here is how Carnet compares in general terms, and where it is not the right tool.
How does Carnet compare in general terms?
| Criterion | PDF or Excel by email | Wholesale marketplaces | Shopify B2B storefront | Carnet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who owns the buyer relationship | You | Often shared with the marketplace | You | You |
| Commission on orders | None | Typically a commission on orders | Depends on your Shopify setup | No commission, subscription only |
| Prices | Typed or exported by hand | Entered on the marketplace | Set in Shopify | Synced from Shopify |
| How the order reaches Shopify | Retyped by hand | Usually exported or re-entered | Created in Shopify | Draft order in Shopify, no retyping |
| Buyer needs an account | No | Typically yes | Often yes, to see company prices | No buyer account |
| Needs a marketplace listing | No | Yes | No | No |
| Setup each season | Rebuild the file | Update the listing | Maintain companies and price lists | Pick a collection, share a link |
The columns for other tools describe common patterns, not claims about any named product. Check the terms of any tool you consider.
Where is Carnet not the right tool?
- Buyers cannot pay online through Carnet. You send Shopify's invoice from the draft order.
- Carnet does not show stock levels.
- There is no buyer portal or login: stockists open a link.
- Carnet does not find you new retailers. It serves the stockists you send a link to.
Can I use Carnet with Shopify B2B?
Yes. Carnet does not replace B2B: B2B holds companies and prices, and Carnet is the page your stockists open. See wholesale ordering with or without Shopify B2B.
What does Carnet cost?
There is a Free plan (1 line sheet, 5 order requests a month). Starter is $19 USD and Pro $39 USD every 30 days, billed by Shopify. See Carnet pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Carnet and a marketplace together?
Yes. Carnet only covers the stockists you send a link to. It does not depend on a marketplace listing.
Do my stockists need an account?
No. They open a link, choose quantities and send.