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What is OpenCart?
Open-source ecommerce software for a self-hosted online shop, supported by a marketplace of themes and extensions.
OpenCart
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See the vendor’s current capabilities, product information and plan details.
Visit OpenCart ↗Who should take a closer look?
Businesses with technical support that want a downloadable store platform and control over hosting.
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Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
- Storefront and product administration
- Themes and extensions
- Payment gateway integrations
- Shipping integrations
OpenCart pricing considerations
Free self-hosted software
Budget hosting, domain registration, extensions and implementation rather than a SaaS seat price. Partner-hosted offers and paid support are separate from the free download.
The OpenCart software can be downloaded free. A hosted production shop still requires infrastructure and operational spending.
Calculate costs from your vendor quote →What to check before choosing
- Hosting, security updates, backups and maintenance are the store operator’s responsibility.
- Commercial extensions, developer work and payment processing are additional costs.
Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
OpenCart FAQs
Does OpenCart have a free plan?
The OpenCart software can be downloaded free. A hosted production shop still requires infrastructure and operational spending.
Who is OpenCart for?
Businesses with technical support that want a downloadable store platform and control over hosting.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.