nopCommerce
9.4#2 in ecommerce platforms$499 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Shift4Shop
8.1#29 in ecommerce platformsFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | nopCommerce | Shift4Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Digital products | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Hosting model | self-hosted | Shift4Shop is fully hosted and maintained, so merchants do not install or update the core software themselves. |
| Integrations | Official and marketplace connectors cover payments, tax, shipping, marketing, ERP, analytics, security and CRM services. | The product advertises hundreds of integrations, including MailChimp, Avalara, ShipStation, QuickBooks, and POS systems. |
| License | 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. | Shift4Shop describes itself as neither licensed for download nor open source; its terms reserve ownership and prohibit copying, modification, reverse engineering, and derivative works. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.1 out of 5 from 129 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 3.9 out of 5 from 39 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
Shift4Shop plans
- End-to-End EcommerceFree
- Basic Store$29 a month
- Plus Store$79 a month
- Pro Store$229 a month
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 Shift4Shop if…
It suits sellers wanting a hosted web storefront with multichannel sales, digital products, and abandoned cart recovery. It also fits stores needing unlimited products, staff users, and bandwidth on the listed plan.