OpenCart vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at OpenCart and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | OpenCartOpen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 640 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | free core + hosting & extensions | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free core | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Many via extensions | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Theme marketplace | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | 13,000+ extensions | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Community forum, paid commercial support | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick Squarespace?
Squarespace is the choice when design matters most. Its templates are gorgeous out of the box and the all-in-one editor is a joy, but the limited app ecosystem makes it a poor fit for large or complex catalogs.
Best for: Designers and content-led small stores
Read the full Squarespace review