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branchbob vs Zen Cart
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 Web
branchbob offers a small free catalog and a paid tier with unlimited product counts. Choose based on catalog size and whether you need the Premium domain, promotion, feed, or API options.
Visit branchbob Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Zen Cart provides a broad ecommerce foundation without software fees, including catalog, payment, shipping, and extension options. Self-hosting means merchants remain responsible for infrastructure and ongoing maintenance.
Visit Zen CartThe facts
| branchbob | Zen Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium Plan: €12.50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | branchbob | Not published |
| Website | branchbob.com | zen-cart.com |
| On ecommerce platforms | #93 of 280 | #97 of 280 |
branchbob: what it does well
- Hosted web platform for online stores
- Supports physical and digital products
- Omnichannel sales and app marketplace
- No transaction fee listed
- Premium allows unlimited physical and digital products
What to know first
- Free plan limits products and images
- Premium costs €12.50 a month
- Free plan has no custom domain listed
- Platform access is listed only for web
Zen Cart: what it does well
- Free open-source software
- No stated category or product limits
- Supports physical and digital products
- Multiple payment and shipping options
- Responsive viewing across devices
What to know first
- Merchant must provide hosting and SSL
- Users handle maintenance and upgrades
- No CRM beyond basic customer details
- No ERP or accounting beyond order records
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