Django Oscar vs Smartstore
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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Smartstore
Modern open-source .NET commerce platform
| Feature | Django Oscar | Smartstore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,616 | ★ 1,508 |
| First released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Django Oscar or Smartstore better?
Neither is universally better. Django Oscar has the larger community, while Smartstore is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Django Oscar and Smartstore free and open-source?
Yes. Django Oscar is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Smartstore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Django Oscar and Smartstore with Docker?
Django Oscar: check the project docs for container support. Smartstore: yes.