EverShop vs Cartridge
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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EverShop
Modern open-source e-commerce in Node.js
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Cartridge
Django shopping cart for the Mezzanine CMS
| Feature | EverShop | Cartridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 712 |
| First released | 2022 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, WooCommerce |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or Cartridge better?
Neither is universally better. EverShop has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EverShop and Cartridge free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Cartridge under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and Cartridge with Docker?
EverShop: yes. Cartridge: check the project docs for container support.