OpenCart vs Solidus
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | OpenCart | Solidus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,174 | ★ 5,318 |
| First released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Wix Stores | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCart or Solidus better?
OpenCart is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Solidus if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenCart and Solidus free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCart is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Solidus under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCart and Solidus with Docker?
OpenCart: yes. Solidus: yes.