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CS-Cart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded CS-Cart alternative is OpenCart (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
CS-Cart compared with 10 alternatives: OpenCart, PrestaShop, Bagisto, nopCommerce, WooCommerce and 5 more.
CS-Cart is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time. 6 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS-CartThis tool | Free trial · from $725/yr | Trial only | Web |
| OpenCart | Free | Free | Web |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Bagisto | Free plan · from $0 | Yes | Web |
| nopCommerce | Free | Free | Web |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| AbleCommerce | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ShopFactory | From $249 one-time | No | Windows |
| ShopSite | From $9/mo | No | Web |
| Yo!Kart | From $1999 one-time | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zen Cart | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
CS-Cart starts at $60.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: OpenCart, PrestaShop and ShopSite.
AbleCommerce scores higher without starting lower. nopCommerce and Zen Cart start lower without scoring higher.
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 CS-Cart
OpenCart
Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself
- OpenCart is free.
- OpenCart has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- OpenCart is open source, according to its own site.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
- OpenCart does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: Merchants who already have web hosting and want no software fee
PrestaShop
Open-source ecommerce software, free to self-host or sold hosted
- PrestaShop starts at €24 per month excl. VAT, billed annually (Hosted; €29 billed monthly).
- PrestaShop has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- PrestaShop is open source, according to its own site.
- PrestaShop does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
Bagisto
Open-source Laravel ecommerce for B2B, marketplaces and headless
- Bagisto starts at $0 self-hosted; Bagisto Cloud from $25 per month.
- Bagisto has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- Bagisto is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Laravel developers who want to own and customize the store code
nopCommerce
Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart
- nopCommerce is free.
- nopCommerce has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- nopCommerce is open source, according to its own site.
- nopCommerce does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: Teams that work in .NET and want to customize the source
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce is open source, according to its own site.
- WooCommerce does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
AbleCommerce
Managed hosting for the AbleCommerce store software
- AbleCommerce starts at $99 per month, or $1,188 per year.
- AbleCommerce also covers shipping labels.
Suits: Small and mid-sized merchants who want the software's maker to host and support the store
ShopFactory
Windows store builder sold as a one-time license, hosted anywhere
- ShopFactory starts at $249 one-time license.
- ShopFactory also lists a Windows app.
- ShopFactory lists no web app, which CS-Cart has.
- ShopFactory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ShopFactory also covers templates and digital downloads.
Suits: Small business owners who prefer a one-time fee
ShopSite
Licensed shopping cart software sold through hosting partners
- ShopSite starts at $9 per month and up (monthly lease, Starter, bundled with hosting).
- ShopSite also covers marketing automation and digital downloads.
Suits: Merchants who want to buy a store license once instead of paying a platform subscription
Yo!Kart
Self-hosted multi-vendor marketplace software with a lifetime license
- Yo!Kart starts at $1999 one-time, self-hosted lifetime license.
- Yo!Kart also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Yo!Kart can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Yo!Kart also covers digital downloads.
- Yo!Kart does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: Entrepreneurs who want to own a marketplace script rather than rent one
Zen Cart
Free open-source PHP shopping cart you host yourself
- Zen Cart is free.
- Zen Cart has a free plan, which CS-Cart lacks.
- Zen Cart is open source, according to its own site.
- Zen Cart does not cover inventory, which CS-Cart does.
Suits: Store owners comfortable with PHP hosting who want a no-license-fee cart
Limits worth knowing in CS-Cart
- Plans cover the software only; hosting is separate, and the 1 month of free hosting in the plans is short.
- Store Builder updates are limited to 1 year on Plus, and longer update periods need higher tiers.
- Only the Standard Multi-Vendor price could be read; the Plus and higher marketplace tiers and the lifetime prices are not recorded here.
- It runs self-hosted, so you handle server setup unless you buy CS-Cart hosting.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CS-Cart?
The alternatives to CS-Cart in this directory are OpenCart, PrestaShop, Bagisto, nopCommerce, WooCommerce, AbleCommerce, ShopFactory, ShopSite, Yo!Kart and Zen Cart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CS-Cart.
Is there a free alternative to CS-Cart?
Yes. OpenCart, nopCommerce and Zen Cart are free to use. PrestaShop, Bagisto and WooCommerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CS-Cart alternatives work on Windows?
The CS-Cart listing does not include a Windows app. ShopFactory lists one.
Which CS-Cart alternatives work on Android?
The CS-Cart listing does not include an Android app. WooCommerce and Yo!Kart list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to CS-Cart?
OpenCart, PrestaShop, Bagisto, nopCommerce, WooCommerce and Zen Cart are described as open source on their own sites.
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.