EverShop 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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| Feature | EverShop | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 8,174 |
| First released | 2022 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, Wix Stores |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or OpenCart better?
Neither is universally better. EverShop 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 EverShop and OpenCart free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenCart under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and OpenCart with Docker?
EverShop: yes. OpenCart: yes.