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HikaShop alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HikaShop alternative is OpenCart (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
HikaShop compared with 5 alternatives: VirtueMart, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop and Zen Cart.
HikaShop has a free plan. Paid plans start at €60 per year for 1 site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HikaShopThis tool | Free plan · from €60/yr | Yes | Web |
| VirtueMart | Free | Free | Web |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OpenCart | Free | Free | Web |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zen Cart | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
HikaShop starts at about $5.59 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: OpenCart.
PrestaShop scores higher without starting lower. VirtueMart 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 HikaShop
VirtueMart
Free open-source ecommerce extension for Joomla
- VirtueMart is free.
- VirtueMart is open source, according to its own site.
- VirtueMart does not cover templates, which HikaShop does.
Suits: Joomla site owners adding a shop to an existing site
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce is open source, according to its own site.
- WooCommerce does not cover templates and inventory, which HikaShop does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
OpenCart
Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself
- OpenCart is free.
- OpenCart is open source, according to its own site.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
- OpenCart does not cover templates and inventory, which HikaShop 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 is open source, according to its own site.
- PrestaShop does not cover templates and inventory, which HikaShop does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
Zen Cart
Free open-source PHP shopping cart you host yourself
- Zen Cart is free.
- Zen Cart is open source, according to its own site.
- Zen Cart does not cover templates and inventory, which HikaShop does.
Suits: Store owners comfortable with PHP hosting who want a no-license-fee cart
Limits worth knowing in HikaShop
- It runs only inside Joomla or WordPress and needs your own hosting; the vendor says it supports MySQL only.
- Paid editions include one year of updates and support for one website; extending costs €40 per year on Essential and €70 per year on Business.
- Prices are listed in euros, and EU buyers without a valid VAT number pay a tax rate added at checkout.
- The REST API, mobile app and affiliate program are limited to the Business edition.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HikaShop?
The alternatives to HikaShop in this directory are VirtueMart, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop and Zen Cart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HikaShop.
Is there a free alternative to HikaShop?
Yes. VirtueMart, OpenCart and Zen Cart are free to use. WooCommerce and PrestaShop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HikaShop alternatives work on Android?
The HikaShop listing does not include an Android app. WooCommerce lists one.
Which HikaShop alternatives work on iOS?
The HikaShop listing does not include an iOS app. WooCommerce lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to HikaShop?
VirtueMart, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop 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.