Best Open Source E-Commerce Platforms
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Best Open Source E-Commerce Platforms

Are you planning to set up your own online shopping website? Fortunately, we have some good solutions for open source e-commerce development that you can deploy on a Linux server. Tailored for the single purpose of creating the best they are equipped with essential features like inventory management, product listings, cart, checkout, wish listing and option to integrate a payment solution.

1.      nopCommerce

nopCommerce is an open source e-commerce platform based on ASP.NET Core framework. This solution powers up many big brands including Volvo, The North Face, and Reebok. Along with the standard features of e-commerce platforms there are advanced features like fully responsive design, fully customizable dashboard, mobile commerce, SEO friendly, manage products and manage stores. 

2.      OpenCart

OpenCart is a PHP based open source e-commerce platform and is a popular alternative to the likes of WooCommerce and Magento. With a lot of features available on default, it also features a selection of modules and themes with the OpenCart extension marketplace. The marketplace offers many extensions by 3rd party developers and there is a mix of paid and free ones to choose from. OpenCart also comes with its own community and support network. OpenCart can be run on a shared hosting service.

3.       PrestaShop


PrestaShop is a popular open-source e-commerce website builder with easy   deployment and the wide range of themes it offers expedite the design process.  Although there is no design support available the open source community is ready to help or else you can avail the service of an expert designer from a software development company in UAE at a reasonable charge. 

4.        WooCommerce   


The most popular open source e-commerce development platforms used by  software companies in UAE is WooCommerce. It is shopping cart plugin used especially for WordPress sites. It is free to download with no transaction fees, and it does not regulate bandwidth or storage. Its features include mobile-friendly design, sell digital & physical products, geo-location support, search engine optimization and analytics.