Popular Open Source eCommerce Products

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.