Django Oscar 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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Django Oscar
Domain-driven e-commerce framework for Django
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OpenCart
Free PHP-based shopping cart system
| Feature | Django Oscar | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,616 | ★ 8,174 |
| First released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Shopify, Wix Stores |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Django Oscar or OpenCart better?
OpenCart is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Django Oscar if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Django Oscar and OpenCart free and open-source?
Yes. Django Oscar is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and OpenCart under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Django Oscar and OpenCart with Docker?
Django Oscar: check the project docs for container support. OpenCart: yes.