OpenCart

OpenCart is a free open-source shopping cart system for online stores. It is lightweight and straightforward: install it on your hosting, add products, set up payments and shipping, and start selling.

Key Features

Free open-source shopping cart
Product, order, and customer tools
Multi-store support
Extension and theme marketplace
Discounts, taxes, and shipping options
Lightweight and fast

Pricing

Plan	Price	Details
Free	$0	The software is free and open source. Hosting, themes, and extensions are paid separately.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: small stores that want a free, lightweight open-source shopping cart.
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers

How it works

The platform includes product options, discounts, taxes, and multi-store support, plus a marketplace of extensions and themes. It has been around for years and powers many small stores that want a simple, self-hosted shop.

OpenCart suits small businesses with some technical help who want a free store without a monthly fee. It is not as polished as a hosted builder, but for a basic shop, it is a reliable and low-cost option.

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

Free and open source
Lightweight and fast
Multi-store support
No monthly platform fee

✗ Cons

Dated interface compared with modern builders
Needs hosting and technical setup
Smaller extension ecosystem than WooCommerce

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OpenCart free?

Yes — OpenCart has a free plan. Free software

What is OpenCart best for?

small stores that want a free, lightweight open-source shopping cart.

What kind of tool is OpenCart?

OpenCart is a Website Builders tool on VerlumoAI.

Key Features

Pricing

How it works

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

✗ Cons

Frequently Asked Questions

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