Bagisto vs OpenCart (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, OpenCart grades higher than Bagisto: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
OpenCart grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Bagisto
Open-source Laravel ecommerce for B2B, marketplaces and headless
Free plan · from $0
Which one is for you
Pick Bagisto if
- Fits if you have a PHP or Laravel developer and want to own the code
- Makes sense if you want a multi-vendor or B2B shop on a stack you control
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if nobody on your side can run a server, since free means self-hosted
- Tight if you need the marketplace, POS or mobile app, which are separate products
- Watch out: Cloud packs are Starter and Pro with only the $25 start price stated
- Pricey if you need migration help, which is a paid service on both Cloud packs
Pick OpenCart if
- Fits if you already have web hosting and want no software fee
- Works for sellers who need several storefronts from one admin
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a hosted store, as you run it yourself
- Pricey if you need help: a version update starts at $300, a bug fix at $100 and a backup is $50
- Watch out: extensions and themes come from third parties, and many cost extra
- Skip it if you want the hosted OpenCart Cloud priced up front, as that goes through ScalaHosting
How we grade them
| 2.0GPABagistoFair | 2.4GPAOpenCartFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CFree only if you host it yourself, which needs a server, so it sits in the middle. Bagisto Cloud starts at $25 a month, between the category's $20 cheap end and its $29 middle. | CFree to download with no monthly fee, but only if you host it yourself, which needs a server. Many marketplace extensions and themes are paid. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe software is free to download with no caps, but you pay for hosting and upkeep. No trial for the Cloud packs is listed. | BA free download with no caps on products or categories. You pay for your own hosting. |
| Features | CMarketplace, B2B, headless API and the core store tools. Marketplace, POS and mobile app are separate add-on products, so the core job has gaps. | BMulti-store admin, an unlimited catalog, 36 payment methods, multi-currency, 40+ languages, coupons and an affiliate system. The listing shows no gap in the core store job. |
| Ease of use | DNo rating on record. Self-hosting a Laravel app takes technical skills, per the listing. | DNo store rating on record. You install, update, secure and back up the store yourself, or pay someone to. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only. A REST API and extensions exist, but no phone or desktop apps and no integration list. | BWeb, with a marketplace of over 13,000 modules and themes for shipping, payments, marketing and accounting. |
| Best for | Laravel developers building B2B or marketplace stores | a free PHP store on your own hosting |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Bagisto and OpenCart. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bagisto also covers inventory.
- OpenCart also covers digital downloads.
In commonFree planWebOpen sourceSelf-hostableOnline store
At a glance
| Bagisto | OpenCart | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $0 self-hosted; Bagisto Cloud from $25 per month | Free |
| Free plan | The open-source software is free to download and host yourself; hosting, upkeep and support are your own cost. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Webkul | OpenCart |
| Price read from | bagisto.com | opencart.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Bagisto
- The free version needs your own server, upkeep and technical skills.
- Bagisto Cloud lists Starter and Pro packs without prices on the page we read; only the $25 starting price is stated.
- Migration help is listed as a paid service on both cloud packs.
- Marketplace, POS and mobile app add-ons are separate products, and some may carry their own cost.
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.
Key features
Bagisto
- Multi-vendor marketplace
- Turns a store into a marketplace where several sellers list products; sold as a separate module on the site.
- B2B commerce
- Supports bulk orders and catalogs for business buyers, and a B2B marketplace variant.
- Headless and REST API
- An API-driven setup lets teams attach their own front end or mobile app; the cloud comparison lists REST API access.
- Core store tools
- Product, category, inventory and order management, promotions and coupons, multi-store and multi-currency support.
- Themes and extensions
- A marketplace of themes and extensions adds ready-made storefronts, a point-of-sale system and a mobile app.
- AI tools
- Lists Magic AI for generating content and images, an MCP server for AI assistants, and an agent checker for stores.
OpenCart
- Multi-store admin
- Several stores can be managed from one admin screen, each with its own theme, localized settings and per-store product prices.
- Unlimited catalog
- No cap on products or categories, with product options and attributes, filters, reviews and ratings, reward points and downloadable products.
- Payments and currencies
- 36 payment methods ship with it, including PayPal, Klarna and Authorize.Net, plus recurring payments and multi-currency pricing with automatic rate updates.
- Languages
- Available in more than 40 languages, including right-to-left ones such as Arabic and Hebrew.
- Marketplace and extensions
- A marketplace of over 13,000 modules and themes covers shipping, payments, marketing, accounting and reporting.
- Built-in marketing tools
- Coupons, discounts and specials, an affiliate system with set commission percentages, and a newsletter signup are part of the core software.
Plans
Bagisto
Self-hosted$0
Open-source download that you run on your own infrastructure, with full control over customization.
Bagisto Cloud$25
per month and up
Managed hosting in Starter and Pro packs; the site's banner states the $25 start, and per-pack prices are not shown.
OpenCart
OpenCart$0
Free download with no monthly fees. You supply and pay for your own hosting; paid themes and extensions are optional.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Bagisto or OpenCart?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Bagisto starts at $0 self-hosted; Bagisto Cloud from $25 per month, and OpenCart is free.
Which has a free plan, Bagisto or OpenCart?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Bagisto and OpenCart have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.