OpenCart vs Thelia
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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OpenCart
Free PHP-based shopping cart system
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Thelia
Open-source e-commerce CMS built with Symfony
| Feature | OpenCart | Thelia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,174 | ★ 877 |
| First released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Wix Stores | Shopify, PrestaShop |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCart or Thelia better?
OpenCart is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Thelia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenCart and Thelia free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCart is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Thelia under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCart and Thelia with Docker?
OpenCart: yes. Thelia: check the project docs for container support.