In a previous articles, we talked about the best open-source CMS software installations which are available for the public. These software are most suited in the area of content websites.
For this article though we have come up with some nice open source eComerce software which you can download straight to your Linux device.
These platforms are created with the purpose of providing you with your own online store. As they are designed for that, they have some substantial tools such as product listing, wishlisting, option to add a payment method and inventory management.
Please, take into account that this is just a bare description of the platforms. In order to explore them fully you should try them by yourself.
Best Open Source eCommerce Platforms
Out of the many open-source platforms out there, our team has chosen the ones that are currently the best. The only criterion we used is if they are regularly updated or not. After all, we don’t want your store to be on outdated software.
1. nopCommerce
As the other software in this article NopCommerce is a free open-source platform. It is based on ASP.NET Core, so if you are searching for a PHP-based platform you might want to omit this part.
If you have used OpenCart you might find the interface familiar. It is clean and easy to navigate through. It is mobile friendly and has all the essential features.
You are granted access to an official marketplace which gives you the chance to get supported themes and integrations. You are able to choose between premium support or get it done by yourself and save some money.
One of the options to get the software up and working is go to their official download page and download the full package on your device. On the other hand, you can install the platform on a separate web server, as well. If you want to learn more, our advice is to visit their official website or their GitHub page.
2. OpenCart
OpenCart is one of the more popular PHP-based software on this list. The feedback we have read says that the experience of the platform is not to miss.
Once you open it, it may seem to you that it is not really well sustained, but it is. It is being used by a whole lot of developers. There are numerous integrations for which you are granted support, although the essentials are already in the software.
While for ones it may not seem the most “modern” software, for others it is a good PHP-based open-source platform which is most definitely worth giving a shot. OpenCart is super easy to install and setup. For more information, visit their official website and take a look at their GitHub page.3. PrestaShop
PrestaShop is the next platform on our list.
It is regularly updated and has a marketplace full of themes and countless integrations. In order to install this app you ought to go to their official website. The configuration process is not that hard but if you are struggling you can always check their installation guide.
With its wide range of features, PrestaShop is surprisingly easy to navigate. This platform already has a lot of users. Why don’t you become one of them?
If you want, you can check their GitHub page for more information.
4. WooCommerce
In difference to the previous ones WooCommerce is a platform developed on WordPress.
Basically you are using WooCommerce like it’s a plugin of WordPress in order to be able to enable the features required for an online store. In today’s world a lot of people know the basics of WordPress, which makes it potentially easy to learn how to use WooCommerce.
With WordPress being one of the best open-source platforms in terms of constructing websites, you won’t face any problems. With all the features it could utilize and how reliable it is, there is no reason for you not to try it, is there?
Flexibility is not an unknown word for WooCommerce. It is completely customizable and there are countless themes and integrations you can utilize. If you want to learn more, head towards its GitHub page.
5. Zen Cart
Although it is not one of the newest, Zen Cart is one of the still active software for Commerce out there. If you are the type of person who doesn’t need to have a ton of extensions or the most modern look then Zen Cart is a solution you might want to consider.
Our team does not particularly recommend it but as it’s still out there we decided that it is worth to put on the list. After all, there is a train for every passenger.
You can checkout Zen Cart on SourceForge, as well.
6. Magento
Magento is software owned by Adobe. This open-source platform could even compete with WordPress.
This software is particularly designed to be utilized for eCommerce apps. In it you are able to find not only easy to use features, but also options for advanced customizations.
Although there is an open-source version, there is a host offering as well. Because of that, Adobe has created a comparison guide which you can check for in depth explanation. You can host it by yourself of course, but you are given the option of managed hosting, as well.
You can also take a look at their GitHub page to learn more.
7. Drupal
This software is currently developed on CMS and just like the other platforms on the list it is open source. It is well suited in the area of creating online stores.
No one from our team has tried it, but we all agreed, after taking a look in its preview page, that it looks just as great as the other alternatives. When we were observing the list of themes and integrations we all came to the conclusion that you are able to do almost anything you want in terms of developing your store.
It is as easy to install as WordPress. There is nothing to lose from trying it, so why don’t you give it a shot. If you want, take a look at their download page and get the newest version of the product.
8. Odoo eCommerce
Odoo eCommerce provides its users with a set of business applications, of course, open source. They give their own accounting platform, as well as, CRM solutions for which we have talked about in a separate article.
You can utilize the platform to completely customize your store to the last detail. You are given the chance to use not only the easy-to-install themes, but also HTML and CSS to give it even better look. In addition to all of that, you have the ability to promote your own website.
If this didn’t sound appealing enough to you, please take a look at their GitHub page
9. Bagisto
This is the last open-source software we are talking about in this article. However, it has its advantages.
It is clear and easy to navigate through. It has quite a lot of options because of which you won’t need any integrations. If you decide to get some, you can always check their marketplace and download the extensions you want.
The developers have made a demo version and have put it directly in their website. If you want to have a brief look before you download the full software, we strongly advise you to do so. Our team couldn’t manage to find a way of changing the theme, though. So, be careful when you are testing it and make sure it does everything you want it to. You can visit their GitHub page
Wrapping Up
There are more open-source eCommerce software on the market, but our team hasn’t faced any better than those we have mentioned.
If we omitted any platform that in your eyes deserves to be in the list, feel free to tell us in the comments section below. We are looking forward to reading about your experience!