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Open-source alternatives to CS-Cart

CS-Cart is not described as open source on its own site. 18 of the 83 other online store builders in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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. All of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CS-Cart

  1. OpenCart

    Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself

    • OpenCart is free. CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • OpenCart has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • OpenCart is open source, according to its own site.
    • OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
    OpenCart vs CS-CartOpenCart pricing and details

  2. 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). CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • PrestaShop has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • PrestaShop is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    PrestaShop vs CS-CartPrestaShop pricing and details

  3. Bagisto

    Open-source Laravel ecommerce for B2B, marketplaces and headless

    • Bagisto starts at $0 self-hosted; Bagisto Cloud from $25 per month. CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • Bagisto has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bagisto is open source, according to its own site.
    Bagisto vs CS-CartBagisto pricing and details

  4. nopCommerce

    Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart

    • nopCommerce is free. CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • nopCommerce has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • nopCommerce is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    nopCommerce vs CS-CartnopCommerce pricing and details

  5. WooCommerce

    Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself

    • WooCommerce has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WooCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WooCommerce is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    WooCommerce vs CS-CartWooCommerce pricing and details

  6. Zen Cart

    Free open-source PHP shopping cart you host yourself

    • Zen Cart is free. CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • Zen Cart has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Zen Cart is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    Zen Cart vs CS-CartZen Cart pricing and details

  7. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Spree Commerce is open source, according to its own site.
    • Spree Commerce also covers digital downloads.
    Spree Commerce pricing and details

  8. Sylius

    Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores

    • Sylius has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Sylius is open source, according to its own site.
    • Sylius also covers quotes and estimates.
    Sylius pricing and details

  9. Smartstore

    Open-source ASP.NET Core commerce platform for B2C and B2B shops

    • Smartstore has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Smartstore is open source, according to its own site.
    Smartstore pricing and details

  10. Shopizer

    Open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms

    • Shopizer is free. CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • Shopizer has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Shopizer is open source, according to its own site.
    Shopizer pricing and details

  11. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan). CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • Shopware has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Shopware is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    Shopware pricing and details

  12. Medusa

    Open-source commerce framework for developers

    • Medusa starts at $29 per month and up, billed monthly (Cloud Develop). CS-Cart starts at $725 per year (Multi-Vendor Standard); Store Builder from $1,490 one-time.
    • Medusa has a free plan. CS-Cart does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Medusa is open source, according to its own site.
    • CS-Cart also covers inventory.
    Medusa pricing and details

6 more that are open source

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to CS-Cart?

Yes. OpenCart, PrestaShop, Bagisto, nopCommerce, WooCommerce, Zen Cart, Spree Commerce, Sylius and 10 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is CS-Cart open source?

CS-Cart is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CS-Cart: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.