nopCommerce
9.4#2 in ecommerce platforms$499 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitnopCommerce vs OpenCart
What both publish
| Fact | nopCommerce | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| API | The official Web API plugin uses REST to connect third-party services or mobile applications and includes JWT authentication. | OpenCart has an API that lets third-party applications communicate with a store. |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Digital products | Yes | Merchants can upload downloadable products and set their selling price. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting model | self-hosted | hosted |
| Latest release | Release 4.90.8 was dated September 4, 2026 and contains minor bug fixes compatible with earlier 4.90 releases. | The download page lists OpenCart 4.1.0.4 dated August 11, 2026. |
| Multi-store | Built-in multi-store capability lets one installation serve multiple stores with shared or store-specific settings. | One admin interface can operate multiple storefronts with different themes, localized settings and per-store pricing. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 153 reviews |
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
OpenCart plans
- OpenCartFree
- OpenCart open-source downloadFree
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.
Pick OpenCart if…
OpenCart suits store operators who want to manage one or multiple stores and configure catalogs, checkout, and integrations. Self-hosters need to provide the listed server and software requirements.