eBay vs OpenCart
A side-by-side look at eBay and OpenCart. On our scoring, OpenCart comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | OpenCartOpen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.7/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 4,360 | 640 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free to list + optional Store subscription | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | ~13% final value fee (varies by category) | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free listings up to a limit | Free core |
| Staff accounts | Limited | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Limits scale with account | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | eBay Managed Payments | Many via extensions |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | N/A (standard listings) | Theme marketplace |
| App marketplace | Seller tools & integrations | 13,000+ extensions |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | Phone, chat, help center | Community forum, paid commercial support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick eBay?
eBay still owns the auction format and remains a powerful outlet for used, refurbished, and collectible items with a huge global audience. Its final value fees and dated seller tools are the price of that reach.
Best for: Used, collectible, and auction-style goods
Read the full eBay 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