Aimeos
8.7#10 in ecommerce platformsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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nopCommerce
9.4#2 in ecommerce platforms$499 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Aimeos | nopCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce features | It supports product variants, bundles, vouchers, downloads, events, subscriptions, recurring payments, and configurable goods. | Built-in features include multi-store, multi-vendor, advanced SEO and marketing settings, affiliate and loyalty tools, and one-page checkout. |
| Extensibility | Developers are instructed to create project extensions and override templates instead of modifying core files. | The source distribution includes a pluggable architecture and developers can build plugins, themes and integrations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The core Aimeos packages are open source and free for commercial use with no recurring license fees for self-run stores or client projects. | The open-source edition uses nopCommerce Public License 4.0, based on AGPLv3 and requiring visible powered-by-nopCommerce attribution unless a commercial license is purchased. |
| Praise: flexibility | Reviewers commonly highlight modular customization, flexible data modelling and Laravel, Symfony or TYPO3 compatibility. | TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly praise the platform's customization, plugin architecture, active community engagement and frequent .NET releases. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews. |
Aimeos plans
- Core framework—
- Open-source coreFree
- Aimeos coreFree
- Extended long term support$99 a month
- Extended long-term support$99 a month
- Basic subscription$179 a month
nopCommerce plans
- nopCommerce open-source editionFree
- nopCommerceFree
- Premium support services (3 months)$499, paid once
- Premium support services (3 months support period)$499, paid once
- Premium support services (1 year)$999, paid once
- Premium support services (1 year support period)$999, paid once
Pick Aimeos if…
Aimeos suits developers, agencies, and enterprises building online stores, marketplaces, or B2B commerce platforms. It is aimed at teams able to work with a PHP framework.
Pick nopCommerce if…
nopCommerce suits businesses seeking a self-hosted store platform with open-source customization. It may also fit teams that need multi-store or multi-vendor features and role-based product access.