Bagisto vs OpenCart
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bagisto
Laravel-based open-source e-commerce platform
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OpenCart
Free PHP-based shopping cart system
| Feature | Bagisto | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 8,174 |
| First released | 2018 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, Wix Stores |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or OpenCart better?
Neither is universally better. Bagisto has the larger community, while OpenCart is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bagisto and OpenCart free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and OpenCart under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and OpenCart with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. OpenCart: yes.