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OpenCart

Free, open-source shopping cart system

RANKED #9 · TOP 10 ECOMMERCE PLATFORMSLISTERSCORE 76.3

OpenCart is a free, open-source e-commerce platform offering a lightweight alternative for merchants seeking customisable solutions. Provides essential features with lower resource requirements than competitors.

Pricing from	Free (self-hosted)
Best for	Budget retailers, developers, those seeking lightweight solutions
Website	www.opencart.com

Strengths and trade-offs

Completely free and open-source with no licensing restrictions
Lightweight architecture requiring minimal server resources

Requires self-hosting and technical management of security and updates
Smaller ecosystem and community support compared to Magento or WooCommerce

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SAAS

Top 10 eCommerce Platforms

Shopify95.02

WooCommerce92.73

BigCommerce90.3RANKINGfull ranking →

Alternatives to OpenCart

Shopify The all-in-one commerce platform	#1 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	95.0
WooCommerce Open source ecommerce for WordPress	#2 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	92.7
BigCommerce Enterprise ecommerce platform for growth	#3 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	90.3
Magento Flexible, scalable enterprise eCommerce	#4 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	88.0
Squarespace Everything you need to sell anything	#5 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	85.7
Wix eCommerce Easy online store builder with drag-and-drop simplicity	#6 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms	83.3

Questions about OpenCart

How much does OpenCart cost?

Lister lists OpenCart's pricing as: Free (self-hosted).

Is OpenCart free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (self-hosted).

Who is OpenCart best for?

OpenCart is best for budget retailers, developers, those seeking lightweight solutions.

Where does OpenCart rank?

OpenCart is ranked #9 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms (Lister Score 76.3).

What are the best alternatives to OpenCart?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Shopify (#1 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms), WooCommerce (#2 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms) and BigCommerce (#3 in Top 10 eCommerce Platforms).

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