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Wix eCommerce vs OpenCart

Wix eCommerce logo

Wix eCommerce

Software

Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenCart logo

OpenCart

Software

Open-source ecommerce platform for business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenCart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables; 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.
  • They diverge on capability: Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, OpenCart covers Product management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Wix eCommerce and OpenCart differ
AttributeWix eCommerceOpenCart
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20062009

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 Wix eCommerce

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

Only in OpenCart

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

What people use each for

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

Wix eCommerce

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

OpenCart

No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenCart review.

Where each one falls short

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

Wix eCommerce

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

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.

Pricing, plan by plan

Wix eCommerce

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce review.

OpenCart

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Wix eCommerce if

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

Choose OpenCart if

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

Questions people ask

Is Wix eCommerce or OpenCart better?
Neither clearly leads. Wix eCommerce starts at On request and OpenCart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Wix eCommerce or OpenCart?
OpenCart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Wix eCommerce and Free for OpenCart.
Does Wix eCommerce or OpenCart run on more platforms?
Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android. OpenCart runs on Web.
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 is Wix eCommerce best used for?
Wix eCommerce is most often used for small business online store creation, point-of-sale integration for retail, integrated inventory and order management. Of those, small business online store creation and point-of-sale integration for retail are not what OpenCart is typically brought in for.
What can Wix eCommerce do that OpenCart cannot?
Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, Payment processing. OpenCart covers Product management, Multi-store support, Payment gateways, Shipping integration.
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