Product A
BigCommerce
by BigCommerce
Enterprise-grade hosted e-commerce with no transaction fees ever.
$39mo
Visit BigCommerce →Product B
OpenCart
by OpenCart Limited
Lightweight open-source cart with a large extension marketplace.
Free tier
Visit OpenCart →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | BigCommerce | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | No transaction fees on any plan | Completely free and open-source |
| Strong built-in SEO tools | Simple admin dashboard | |
| Flexible headless support | 13,000+ extensions available | |
| Top Cons | Revenue thresholds force plan upgrades | Requires developer for serious customization |
| Fewer apps than Shopify | Older codebase architecture |
Choose BigCommerce if you…
- Want: no transaction fees on any plan
- Want: strong built-in seo tools
- Want: flexible headless support
Choose OpenCart if you…
- Want: completely free and open-source
- Want: simple admin dashboard
- Want: 13,000+ extensions available