Alternatives · Online Stores
OpenCart alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded OpenCart alternative is PrestaShop (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
OpenCart compared with 5 alternatives: WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopware, nopCommerce and Ecwid.
OpenCart is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenCartThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Shopware | Free plan · from €600/mo | Yes | Web |
| nopCommerce | Free | Free | Web |
| Ecwid | From $5/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
OpenCart has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shopware and Ecwid score higher without starting lower.
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 OpenCart
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce does not cover digital downloads, which OpenCart does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
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 does not cover digital downloads, which OpenCart does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
Shopware
Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores
- Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan).
- Shopware does not cover digital downloads, which OpenCart does.
Suits: Agencies and developers who want the source code and their own hosting
nopCommerce
Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart
- nopCommerce is free.
- nopCommerce does not cover digital downloads, which OpenCart does.
Suits: Teams that work in .NET and want to customize the source
Ecwid
Online store you can add to any website or run as its own site
- Ecwid starts at $5 per month (Starter).
- Ecwid has no free plan, unlike OpenCart.
- Ecwid also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ecwid also covers inventory and shipping labels.
Suits: Owners of an existing website who want to add a store without rebuilding
Limits worth knowing in OpenCart
- You install, update, secure and back up the store yourself or pay a host or partner to do it.
- Dedicated support is sold per job: a version update starts at $300, a bug fix at $100 and a one-time backup is $50.
- OpenCart Cloud, the hosted option, is signed up for through ScalaHosting, whose pricing is not recorded here.
- Extensions and themes come from third parties in the marketplace, and many cost extra.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OpenCart?
The alternatives to OpenCart in this directory are WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopware, nopCommerce and Ecwid. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenCart.
Is there a free alternative to OpenCart?
Yes. nopCommerce is free to use. WooCommerce, PrestaShop and Shopware have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which OpenCart alternatives work on Android?
The OpenCart listing does not include an Android app. WooCommerce and Ecwid list one.
Which OpenCart alternatives work on iOS?
The OpenCart listing does not include an iOS app. WooCommerce and Ecwid list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.