OpenCart
8.0#36 in ecommerce platformsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOpenCart vs Sylius
What both publish
| Fact | OpenCart | Sylius |
|---|---|---|
| API | OpenCart has an API that lets third-party applications communicate with a store. | Sylius provides a customizable REST API built with API Platform for headless frontends and microservice architectures. |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Company history | The company page says OpenCart was registered as a business in Hong Kong in June 2012 and that version 0.3 was released in 2006. | The official history says the open-source project began in 2011 after Paweł Jędrzejewski rewrote a family eCommerce platform on Symfony. |
| Digital products | Merchants can upload downloadable products and set their selling price. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting model | hosted | self-hosted |
| Payments | The features page says 36 payment methods are integrated and additional methods are available through the marketplace. | Official and ecosystem integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Adyen and other payment providers. |
| Product | OpenCart is an open-source online store management program for managing one or more online stores. | Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands seeking custom solutions. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.3 out of 5 from 153 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
OpenCart plans
- OpenCartFree
- OpenCart open-source downloadFree
Sylius plans
- Sylius Plus€800 a year
- Sylius StandardFree
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.
Pick Sylius if…
Sylius suits mid-market and enterprise brands building custom B2C or B2B commerce. Standard fits teams seeking an open-source, self-hosted platform, while Plus is for customers who need commercial modules and SLA-backed support.