nopCommerce
9.4#2 in ecommerce platforms$499 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Smartstore
8.1#31 in ecommerce platformsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | nopCommerce | Smartstore |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| API | The official Web API plugin uses REST to connect third-party services or mobile applications and includes JWT authentication. | Smartstore includes a RESTful Web API for third-party applications and business-process integration. |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Commerce features | Built-in features include multi-store, multi-vendor, advanced SEO and marketing settings, affiliate and loyalty tools, and one-page checkout. | The Community Edition lists unlimited products, multishop, multilanguage, SEO optimization, and a responsive theme. |
| Deployment | The documentation says nopCommerce can run on Windows or Linux and can also be installed on Microsoft Azure. | Smartstore describes deployment on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Docker, on premises or in the cloud. |
| Digital products | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation | Official documentation provides installation, upgrading, configuration, developer, API and deployment tutorials. | The developer documentation index covers architecture, dependency injection, data access, domain mapping, deployment/build and contribution guidance. |
| Extensibility | The source distribution includes a pluggable architecture and developers can build plugins, themes and integrations. | The software has a modular plug-in architecture, open interfaces, theme inheritance and a Visual Studio plug-in template. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official and marketplace connectors cover payments, tax, shipping, marketing, ERP, analytics, security and CRM services. | Official integrations include REST API, OCI, cXML, BMEcat and OpenTrans for connecting business systems. |
| 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 Smartstore 6.4.0, released May 29, 2026, with .NET 10 updates and a commercial withdrawal plugin. |
| Multi-store | Built-in multi-store capability lets one installation serve multiple stores with shared or store-specific settings. | The platform supports multiple stores managed from one installation. |
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
Smartstore plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise B2B EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise B2C EditionPriced on request
- Premium EditionPriced on request
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 Smartstore if…
It suits businesses setting up B2B or B2C stores, including teams that need multishop or multilingual commerce. Enterprise B2B features listed include direct orders, cart approval, budget limits, and PunchOut.