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VirtueMart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded VirtueMart alternative is HikaShop (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
VirtueMart compared with 5 alternatives: HikaShop, OpenCart, PrestaShop, WooCommerce and Zen Cart.
VirtueMart is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VirtueMartThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| HikaShop | Free plan · from €60/yr | Yes | Web |
| OpenCart | Free | Free | Web |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zen Cart | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
VirtueMart has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
OpenCart and PrestaShop 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 VirtueMart
HikaShop
Ecommerce extension for Joomla and WordPress sites
- HikaShop starts at €60 per year for 1 site.
- HikaShop also covers templates.
Suits: Joomla site owners who want a shop inside their existing site
OpenCart
Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself
- OpenCart is free.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
- OpenCart does not cover inventory, which VirtueMart 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 does not cover inventory, which VirtueMart does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
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 VirtueMart does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
Zen Cart
Free open-source PHP shopping cart you host yourself
- Zen Cart is free.
- Zen Cart does not cover inventory, which VirtueMart does.
Suits: Store owners comfortable with PHP hosting who want a no-license-fee cart
Limits worth knowing in VirtueMart
- It runs only on Joomla and needs your own hosting.
- Release 4.6.0 is marked by the vendor as not working on Joomla 6; a VirtueMart 5 is planned for that.
- No paid support plan is listed on the site; help comes from the forum and community, and partner agencies are listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to VirtueMart?
The alternatives to VirtueMart in this directory are HikaShop, OpenCart, PrestaShop, WooCommerce and Zen Cart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with VirtueMart.
Is there a free alternative to VirtueMart?
Yes. OpenCart and Zen Cart are free to use. HikaShop, PrestaShop and WooCommerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which VirtueMart alternatives work on Android?
The VirtueMart listing does not include an Android app. WooCommerce lists one.
Which VirtueMart alternatives work on iOS?
The VirtueMart 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.