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nopCommerce vs WooCommerce

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.

nopCommerce

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

nopCommerce provides a self-hosted platform with commerce, customization, and integration options. Factor in deployment and support needs when deciding whether its free platform and optional paid support fit your business.

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WooCommerce

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

WooCommerce offers a free self-hosted store core with unlimited products, orders and APIs. Its self-hosted model is an important consideration for anyone choosing a store platform.

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The facts

	nopCommerce	WooCommerce
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Premium support services (3 months): $499, paid once	Extensions: $29 a year
Plans published	7	4
Maker	Not published	WooCommerce
Website	nopcommerce.com	woocommerce.com
On ecommerce platforms	#2 of 279	#1 of 279

nopCommerce: what it does well

Built-in multi-store and multi-vendor features.
Supports digital products and abandoned cart recovery.
REST Web API plugin includes JWT authentication.
Runs on Windows or Linux.

What to know first

Self-hosted deployment is required.
Premium support is paid separately.
Premium support coverage is Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Premium support covers versions 4.60 and above.

WooCommerce: what it does well

Free core plan with unlimited products and orders
Unlimited APIs on WooCommerce Core
Abandoned-cart recovery is available
Supports digital products and omnichannel sales
Includes an app marketplace

What to know first

Self-hosted hosting model requires managing hosting
Listed transaction fee is payment-only

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