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Starting an Ecommerce Website
The best open-source shopping carts and professional ecommerce website options.
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Build your online store with some of the world's most popular open source ecommerce platforms. Open source ecommerce software gives you complete control over your website, products, design, and data without expensive licensing fees. Choose from leading solutions such as WordPress with WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Zen Cart, osCommerce, CubeCart, Drupal Commerce, and Joomla ecommerce extensions.
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WordPress & 400+ app installer
Email, databases, backups included
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Launch or run your online store with Managed WooCommerce Hosting. Whether you're building a new ecommerce website or transferring an existing store, we handle the hosting, WordPress, WooCommerce setup, security, performance optimization, backups, updates, and ongoing maintenance so you can focus on growing your business. Simply manage your products and sales while we take care of the technical side.
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Managed WordPress Plans
No experience needed
WordPress + pages + email
Speed and security essentials
Best Ecommerce Platforms
Explore WooCommerce along with other leading ecommerce platforms and website builders. Open source ecommerce solutions offer the freedom to customize and extend your store without ongoing software licensing fees, while commercial platforms may provide additional features, support, and managed services. Popular ecommerce platforms include WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, and many others.
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WooCommerce
(Free and paid, WordPress) 6.4M websites
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OpenCart
(Free, open source) 460K websites
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PrestaShop
(Free, open source) 300K websites
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Zen Cart
(Free, open source) 40K websites
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Drupal Commerce
(Free, open source) 20K websites
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X-Cart
(Paid and open source options) 20K websites
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osCommerce
(Free, open source) 15K websites
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CubeCart
(Free, open source) 12K websites
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VirtueMart
(Free, open source) 9K websites
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is an open source WordPress plugin that turns a WordPress site into a full ecommerce store. It is flexible, widely supported, and can scale with the right hosting and optimization.
Number of online stores: 6.4M+
Website: https://woocommerce.com
Advantages
- Free core plugin with massive theme and plugin ecosystem
- Strong customization and ownership
- Integrates naturally with WordPress content and SEO
Disadvantages
- Many premium plugins are paid
- You manage security, updates, and performance
Examples: Sock Box, The Darkroom, Airstream.
OpenCart
OpenCart is a free, open source ecommerce platform with a large extension marketplace. It is popular with small businesses and can run efficiently on modest server resources.
Number of online stores: 460K
Website: https://www.opencart.com
Advantages
- Free and open source
- Multi-language support and multi-store management
- Large library of extensions and themes
Disadvantages
- Performance and features often depend on extensions
- Ongoing security and updates are your responsibility
Examples: Wooden Poster, Choco Concept, Svapostore.
PrestaShop
PrestaShop is a popular open source ecommerce platform with a strong presence in Europe. It provides many built-in features for catalog management, payments, and store operations.
Number of online stores: 350K+
Website: https://www.prestashop.com
Advantages
- Free and open source with broad feature coverage
- Good theme and module ecosystem
- Strong for small to mid-size catalogs
Disadvantages
- Many modules and add-ons are paid
- Performance and stability can vary by hosting and modules
Examples: Champagne De Lozey, Tracia, Bien Manger.
osCommerce
osCommerce is one of the oldest open source ecommerce platforms. It is lightweight and developer friendly, but the out-of-the-box experience can feel dated without customization.
Number of online stores: 15K+
Website: https://www.oscommerce.com
Advantages
- Quick setup and proven history
- Highly customizable for developers
- Affordable to run
Disadvantages
- Limited modern features without add-ons
- Support often depends on the community
Examples: Ambi, Rebel Collection, Buy Bies.
Drupal Commerce
Drupal Commerce is an ecommerce framework built for Drupal. It is flexible and powerful for complex requirements, but usually requires development resources for setup and ongoing support.
Number of online stores: 20K+
Website: https://drupalcommerce.org
Advantages
- No licensing fees or usage limits
- Highly customizable for unique business rules
- Strong content and marketing integration through Drupal
Disadvantages
- Steeper learning curve and typically needs a developer
- Ongoing support and maintenance can be costly
Examples: Cartier, Chais d’Œuvre, Royal Mail.
X-Cart
X-Cart provides flexible ecommerce options with self-hosted and managed approaches. It supports modern PHP and common databases like MySQL and MariaDB.
Number of online stores: 20K+
Website: https://www.x-cart.com
Advantages
- Strong control over store features and data
- Good tooling for managing catalogs and orders
Disadvantages
- Upgrades can require development time
- Costs vary by edition and extensions
Zen Cart
Zen Cart is an open source platform focused on store management and catalog control. It can work well with the right theme and customization, but upgrades can be challenging.
Number of online stores: 40K+
Website: https://www.zen-cart.com
Advantages
- User-focused store features and management
- Strong community add-ons and templates
Disadvantages
- Many themes look dated without customization
- Upgrades can be difficult
- Often requires PHP experience
CubeCart
CubeCart is a self-hosted ecommerce solution used by merchants worldwide to sell physical or digital products. It is flexible and can be extended with add-ons for payments, shipping, and more.
Number of online stores: 12K+
Website: https://www.cubecart.com/
Advantages
- Free core with strong customization options
- Extensions for payments, shipping, and marketing
- Professional support available
Disadvantages
- Some themes can feel dated
- Upgrades can take time
- Learning curve for non-technical users
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