EverShop vs myCart
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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myCart
Shopping cart in 1 file (with support for payment by card or
| Feature | EverShop | myCart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 359 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | — |
Why pick each one
Choose myCart if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or myCart 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 myCart free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and myCart under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and myCart with Docker?
EverShop: yes. myCart: yes.