Easy Digital Downloads vs OpenCart
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and OpenCart. On our scoring, Easy Digital Downloads comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | OpenCartOpen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 670 | 640 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free core |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | Many via extensions |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | Theme marketplace |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | 13,000+ extensions |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Community forum, paid commercial support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads 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