Zen Cart or magento shopping cart?
- Thread starter Kostoprav
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Go for Magento carts easy to manage your e-commerce site. It is opensource system following LAMP attire.
I don't think you had any experience with Magento as its much harder to manage for beginner and required more server resources compare to Zen Cart
Rex M
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Hello Kostoprav,
There are many factors to consider when deciding which shopping cart software to use for your online store. If you are comparing Zen Cart and Magento, here are some key points to help you make your decision:
- Zen Cart is free, while Magento has free community and paid enterprise editions.
- Zen Cart is self-hosted, while Magento can be hosted on its platform.
- Zen Cart has fewer built-in features than Magento, but many plugins and add-ons available to extend its functionality.
- Magento is more complex and difficult to learn than Zen Cart.
However, it is very powerful and flexible once you get the hang of it. If you want a free, self-hosted option with a large selection of plugins and add-ons, then Zen Cart would be a good choice. On the other hand, if you are willing to pay for a more feature-rich platform that is also scalable and can be hosted by Magento, then Magento would be a better option.
Magento is a paid platform with a free community edition available. Zen Cart is easier to set up and use than Magento. However, Magento offers more features and flexibility. Both platforms offer a wide range of features. Some notable features of Zen Cart include support for multiple languages and currencies, gift certificates and coupons, and product reviews and ratings. Magento also offers these features, plus additional features such as search engine optimization, multiple store management, customer groups, and segmentation. Both Zen Cart and Magento have large communities of users and developers who offer support.
So, which shopping cart should you choose? It really depends on your needs and budget. If you need a simple solution that is easy to use, Zen Cart may be the right choice for you. On the other hand, if you need a more robust platform with more features, Magento may be a better option.
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Regards,
Rex M
