We are often asked for recommendations on eCommerce packages that can be either integrated within a CMS or used in conjunction with one. Here is a list of open source ecommerce software that does just that.
- AlegroCart
AlegroCart is an opensource e-commerce solution based on the final version of Opencart .79 with many modifications and enhancements The example to the left is a template for a live storewebsite: http://www.alegrocart.com/ - eclime
eclime is a very powerful Smarty™ based e-commerce/shopping cart software build from trusted osCommerce 2.2 engine, with many useful contributions added. It has all the features needed to run a successful internet store and can be customized to whatever configuration you need.website: http://www.eclime.com/ - Freeway
Freeway is an advanced Open Source eCommerce platform and includes an array of features not found in extremely expensive commercial systems. It includes a CRM and CMS as well.website: http://www.openfreeway.org/ - Magento
Perhaps the most popular eCommerce package on the market today. Magento is a feature-rich, professional open-source eCommerce solution that offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the look, content, and functionality of their online store.website: http://www.magentocommerce.com/ - OpenCart
OpenCart is a turn-key ready “out of the box” shopping cart solution. You simply install, select your template, add products and your ready to start accepting orders. It has order management and multiple payment gateways already built in and we provide lifetime free support and free software updates.website: http://www.opencart.com/ - osCMax
osCMax v2.0.15 is a powerful e-commerce/shopping cart web application. There are many advantages to using osCMax as your e-commerce/shopping cart for your web site. It has all the features needed to run a successful internet store and can be customized to whatever configuration you need.website: http://www.oscmax.com/ - osCommerce
osCommerce Online Merchant is an Open Source online shop e-commerce solution that is available for free under the GNU General Public License. It features a rich set of out-of-the-box online shopping cart functionality that allows store owners to setup, run, and maintain online stores with minimum effort and with no costs, fees, or limitations involved.website: http://www.oscommerce.com/ - PrestaShop
The PrestaShop e-Commerce Solution was built to take advantage of essential Web 2.0 innovations such as dynamic AJAX-powered features and next-generation ergonomy. PrestaShop guides users through your product catalog intelligently and effortlessly, turning intrigued visitors into paying customers.website: http://www.prestashop.com/ - TomatoCart
TomatoCart is the new generation of open source shopping cart solution developed by Elootec Technology Co., Ltd. It is branched from osCommerce 3 as a separate project. Our goal is to make TomatoCart one of the best online shopping cart slotuions.website: http://www.tomatocart.com/ - Ubercart
Ubercart is an exciting open source e-commerce package that fully integrates your online store with Drupal, the leading open source content management system. This is a killer combination for anyone looking to build a community around a product, sell access to premium content, offer paid file downloads, and much much more!website: http://www.ubercart.org/ - Zen Cart
Zen Cart™ truly is the art of e-commerce; free, user-friendly, open source shopping cart software. The ecommerce web site design program is being developed by a group of like-minded shop owners, programmers, designers, and consultants that think ecommerce web design could be and should be done differently.website: http://www.zen-cart.com/
Do you know of other solutions that you’ve implemented that we should know about? Let us know in the comments below!
update: Ubercart added – thanks to Simon (commenter) below.
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No “Ubercart” ?
OS Commerce is very difficult to install and use – and it’s very limiting. There’s not enough features to run an entire professional business. The same goes with ZenCart. Magento almost has it right, but it’s also very difficult to install and it’s slow.
You should look into a total online business platform such as http://www.haikuob.com which handles shopping cart, website, customer database and marketing features. It’s a hosted solution so you don’t have to worry about the technical stuff either. All the other bases are also integrated, such as the payment gateways, shipping modules etc., and you can even give your customers coupons and vouchers. It’s an all in one solution so you don’t need to juggle multiple systems.
Zeuscart is also the php based open source shopping cart software.It is a free GPL Open source shopping cart software.
http://www.zeuscart.com
Oh wow, who would have thought that theming magento would be as simple as 3 steps (and the 3rd step doesn't count because it's a recap)… So make that 2 steps! Holy cow how easy is that, NOT! Anyone who's thinking about using magento should have their head examined; magento is bloated, confusing and bullocks. I'd only suggest using it if you've got a penchant for punishment, or 6 months to learn all their "simple" coding conventions … But don't expect to do this by reading their documentation, or searching for help on their forums; the information you'll find that way is lacking to say the least. You'll only learn it by wading through the 5,000 files it installs on your server; you read that write, the standard install contains nearly 5,000 files. I stamp magento with an AVOID AT ALL COSTS label. Future users beware!
We will be glad to see http://www.axiscommerce.com/ in this list!
Great list – thanks a lot !
osCmax has just released their new version as a Release Candidate – v2.5.
An amazing new set of functionality, User interface improvements and upgrades to existing modules.
Check it out now … knocks the socks of most of the competition.
Very impressive list but some of the very popular CMSs are missing like VirtueMart for Joomla, WP e-Commerce for WordPress. thanks for the list though…
What about VirtueMart, Cube Cart, DashCommerce? They are getting popular by their own rights. They should be included in this list.
What do you think?