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OpenCart vs Shopkeep

OpenCart logo

OpenCart

Software

Open-source ecommerce platform for business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shopkeep logo

Shopkeep

Software

Cloud-based POS for small businesses

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenCart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OpenCart openCart is GPLv3 licensed and free to self-host, but there is no official vendor-hosted SaaS; most payment gateway and shipping integrations beyond the basics require paid extensions from OpenCart's own third-party marketplace.; Shopkeep unreliable inventory control across multiple locations
  • They diverge on capability: OpenCart covers Product management, Shopkeep covers Point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenCart and Shopkeep actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenCart and Shopkeep differ
AttributeOpenCartShopkeep
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiPad, Web
Founded20092008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in OpenCart

  • Product management
  • Multi-store support
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping integration
  • Customer management
  • Coupon system
  • SEO optimization
  • Reporting tools

Only in Shopkeep

  • Point of sale
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Customer profiles
  • Sales analytics
  • Employee management
  • Mobile POS
  • Reporting

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OpenCart

  • OpenCart is GPLv3 licensed and free to self-host, but there is no official vendor-hosted SaaS; most payment gateway and shipping integrations beyond the basics require paid extensions from OpenCart's own third-party marketplace.

Shopkeep

  • Unreliable inventory control across multiple locations
  • Cloud-dependent with no offline transaction processing capability
  • Dropped Bluetooth connections cause lost sales and payment processing failures

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenCart

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Core ecommerce features
    • Free support
    • Extensions available

Shopkeep

$49/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Shopkeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose OpenCart if

  • You need product management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multi-store support.
OpenCart review

Choose Shopkeep if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want payment processing.
Shopkeep review

Questions people ask

Is OpenCart or Shopkeep better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenCart starts at Free and Shopkeep at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenCart or Shopkeep?
OpenCart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenCart and $49/month for Shopkeep.
Does OpenCart or Shopkeep run on more platforms?
OpenCart runs on Web. Shopkeep runs on iPad, Web.
Can I use OpenCart for free?
Yes. OpenCart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopkeep starts at $49/month.
What can OpenCart do that Shopkeep cannot?
OpenCart covers Product management, Multi-store support, Payment gateways, Shipping integration. Shopkeep covers Point of sale, Payment processing, Inventory management, Customer profiles.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopkeep: How much does Shopkeep cost?

Shopkeep by Lightspeed pricing varies by plan. Customers must request quotes for current pricing, which has shifted since the Lightspeed acquisition.

Source
Shopkeep: What hardware does Shopkeep require?

Shopkeep operates on iPad tablets, cloud-based systems, and traditional cash register setups, requiring third-party hardware integration.

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