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Smartstore alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Smartstore alternative is Shopware (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Smartstore compared with 5 alternatives: Shopware, nopCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart and WooCommerce.
Smartstore has a free plan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartstoreThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Shopware | Free plan · from €600/mo | Yes | Web |
| nopCommerce | Free | Free | Web |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| OpenCart | Free | Free | Web |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Smartstore
Shopware
Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores
- Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan).
- Shopware does not cover inventory, which Smartstore 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 inventory, which Smartstore does.
Suits: Teams that work in .NET and want to customize the source
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 inventory, which Smartstore does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
OpenCart
Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself
- OpenCart is free.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
- OpenCart does not cover inventory, which Smartstore does.
Suits: Merchants who already have web hosting and want no software fee
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce does not cover inventory, which Smartstore does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
Limits worth knowing in Smartstore
- Paid editions show no prices; each one is quoted by sales.
- You install and host it yourself unless you take the rental option, so someone must run the server.
- AI tools, Mega Search and export features sit in the paid editions, not the free one.
- The website and much of its documentation lead with German; the English site is a translation.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Smartstore?
The alternatives to Smartstore in this directory are Shopware, nopCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart and WooCommerce. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Smartstore.
Is there a free alternative to Smartstore?
Yes. nopCommerce and OpenCart are free to use. Shopware, PrestaShop and WooCommerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Smartstore alternatives work on Android?
The Smartstore listing does not include an Android app. WooCommerce lists one.
Which Smartstore alternatives work on iOS?
The Smartstore listing does not include an iOS app. WooCommerce lists one.
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.