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Arastta vs VirtueMart
Both stand on ecommerce platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Arastta combines store creation, layout tools, marketplace extensions, multilingual support, and omnichannel selling in one platform. Choose between hosted cloud use and self-hosting, noting the differing support and responsibility models.
Visit Arastta Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
VirtueMart provides broad store-management and international-commerce features within a self-hosted Joomla setup. Its free license is notable, but installation, hosting, and transaction costs remain the store owner’s responsibility.
Visit VirtueMartThe facts
| Arastta | VirtueMart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arastta.com | virtuemart.net |
| On ecommerce platforms | #71 of 280 | #67 of 280 |
Arastta: what it does well
- Free plans are available
- No transaction fee is listed
- Live theme preview needs no HTML or CSS
- Drag-and-drop layout management
- Supports digital products and omnichannel selling
What to know first
- Self-hosting leaves setup and maintenance to you
- Some free cloud features are limited
- Cloud backup coverage is limited to Premium and Business
VirtueMart: what it does well
- Free GNU GPL software
- Supports digital products
- Multilingual and multi-currency stores
- Many payment options listed
- No artificial product limits
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted Joomla server
- One-page checkout not included by default
- Transaction fees vary
- Hosting resources depend on traffic
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