Alternatives · Online Stores
X-Cart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best X-Cart alternative for most people is Shopify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of online store builders. The best free one is OpenCart (2.4 GPA).
X-Cart compared with 9 alternatives: BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop and 4 more.
X-Cart is a paid product, starting at $499 per month and up, billed monthly. 3 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-CartThis tool | From $499/mo | No | Web |
| BigCommerce | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shopify | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| WooCommerce | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OpenCart | Free | Free | Web |
| PrestaShop | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| AbleCommerce | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Miva | Paid | No | Web |
| ShopFactory | From $249 one-time | No | Windows |
| ShopSite | From $9/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
X-Cart starts at $499 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: BigCommerce and Shopify.
OpenCart, PrestaShop, AbleCommerce and ShopSite 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 X-Cart
BigCommerce
Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales
- BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BigCommerce also covers reports.
- BigCommerce does not cover dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps
Shopify
Hosted commerce platform for online, in-person and social selling
- Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Shopify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shopify also covers email campaigns and shipping labels.
- Shopify does not cover dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Brands that sell online and in person from one stock count
WooCommerce
Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself
- WooCommerce has a free plan, which X-Cart lacks.
- WooCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
- WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WooCommerce does not cover inventory and dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want to add a store
OpenCart
Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself
- OpenCart is free.
- OpenCart has a free plan, which X-Cart lacks.
- OpenCart is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
- OpenCart does not cover inventory and dropshipping, which X-Cart 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 has a free plan, which X-Cart lacks.
- PrestaShop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- PrestaShop does not cover inventory and dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Developers and agencies building custom stores for clients
AbleCommerce
Managed hosting for the AbleCommerce store software
- AbleCommerce starts at $99 per month, or $1,188 per year.
- AbleCommerce also covers shipping labels.
- AbleCommerce does not cover dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized merchants who want the software's maker to host and support the store
Miva
Cloud-hosted commerce platform for B2B and direct-to-consumer sellers
- Miva does not cover dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Wholesalers and manufacturers selling to businesses and consumers from one catalog
ShopFactory
Windows store builder sold as a one-time license, hosted anywhere
- ShopFactory starts at $249 one-time license.
- ShopFactory also lists a Windows app.
- ShopFactory lists no web app, which X-Cart has.
- ShopFactory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ShopFactory also covers templates and digital downloads.
Suits: Small business owners who prefer a one-time fee
ShopSite
Licensed shopping cart software sold through hosting partners
- ShopSite starts at $9 per month and up (monthly lease, Starter, bundled with hosting).
- ShopSite also covers marketing automation and digital downloads.
- ShopSite does not cover dropshipping, which X-Cart does.
Suits: Merchants who want to buy a store license once instead of paying a platform subscription
Limits worth knowing in X-Cart
- The pricing page covers only the Automotive package; no general-purpose store plan is priced there.
- The $499 fee applies below $1M in yearly sales with standard features; larger stores or custom work cost more.
- No free plan or trial is listed, and setup starts with a demo booking.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to X-Cart?
The alternatives to X-Cart in this directory are BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, OpenCart, PrestaShop, AbleCommerce, Miva, ShopFactory and ShopSite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with X-Cart.
Is there a free alternative to X-Cart?
Yes. OpenCart is free to use. WooCommerce and PrestaShop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which X-Cart alternatives work on Windows?
The X-Cart listing does not include a Windows app. ShopFactory lists one.
Which X-Cart alternatives work on Android?
The X-Cart listing does not include an Android app. BigCommerce, Shopify and WooCommerce list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to X-Cart?
WooCommerce, OpenCart and PrestaShop 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.