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OpenCart vs Wix eCommerce

OpenCart logo

OpenCart

E-commerce & Retail

Open-source ecommerce platform for business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix eCommerce logo

Wix eCommerce

E-commerce & Retail

Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce

From
On request
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.; Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • They diverge on capability: OpenCart covers Product management, Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenCart and Wix eCommerce actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenCart and Wix eCommerce differ
AttributeOpenCartWix eCommerce
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20092006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-commerce & Retail).

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 Wix eCommerce

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Website hosting
  • Ecommerce platform
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Email marketing
  • SEO tools
  • Mobile app

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OpenCart

No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenCart review.

Wix eCommerce

  • Small business online store creationnot OpenCart
  • Point-of-sale integration for retailnot OpenCart
  • Integrated inventory and order managementnot OpenCart

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.

Wix eCommerce

  • Homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • Limited transaction fee transparency; users must access pricing page for details

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenCart

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

Wix eCommerce

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce 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 Wix eCommerce if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website hosting.
Wix eCommerce review

Questions people ask

Is OpenCart or Wix eCommerce better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenCart starts at Free and Wix eCommerce at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenCart or Wix eCommerce?
OpenCart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenCart and On request for Wix eCommerce.
Does OpenCart or Wix eCommerce run on more platforms?
OpenCart runs on Web. Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use OpenCart for free?
Yes. OpenCart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wix eCommerce starts at On request.
What can OpenCart do that Wix eCommerce cannot?
OpenCart covers Product management, Multi-store support, Payment gateways, Shipping integration. Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, Payment processing.
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