Adobe Commerce vs OpenCart
A side-by-side look at Adobe Commerce and OpenCart. On our scoring, Adobe Commerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | OpenCartOpen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 940 | 640 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $2000/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | est. per month (custom quote) | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted or Adobe cloud | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Demo only | Free core |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Hundreds via extensions | Many via extensions |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Custom (developer-built) | Theme marketplace |
| App marketplace | 3,000+ marketplace extensions | 13,000+ extensions |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Account manager (licensed), community forums | Community forum, paid commercial support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Adobe Commerce?
Adobe Commerce (Magento) is a powerhouse for enterprises that need deep customization and can fund a development team to run it. For everyone else, the total cost of ownership is hard to justify.
Best for: Enterprises with complex, high-volume needs
Read the full Adobe Commerce reviewWhy pick OpenCart?
OpenCart is a lean, genuinely free cart that is easy to spin up and supports multiple stores from one admin. Its core stays minimal, so you will lean on the paid extension marketplace and your own hosting know-how.
Best for: Developers wanting a simple, free self-hosted cart
Read the full OpenCart review