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OpenCart vs Shopify: catalog facts
OpenCart	Shopify
Freemium The self-hosted software is free; OpenCart Cloud hosting is offered on paid plans.	Paid Paid subscription plans, with a free trial to start.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Free to download and update with no monthly fees Built-in management of products, orders, taxes and coupons	Store, payments, shipping and inventory in one place Prebuilt themes or AI-assisted store setup
Self-hosting requires a PHP web server and maintenance Third-party modules are supported by their own developers, not the core project	Ongoing subscription cost Hosted platform with no self-hosted option
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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