OXID eShop

oxidforge.org
E-commerce
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Die Knowledge Base rund um den OXID eShop

How to Replace OXID eShop

Overview

OXID eShop is a smart eCommerce platform designed for demanding e-commerce projects with strict deadlines. It is a flexible and highly customizable shop system that serves as a foundation for projects ranging from small business to large enterprise implementations. The platform emphasizes backward compatibility, modularity, and extensibility.

Features

21 features across 11 categories

Architecture(1)

Modular Architecture

System designed for easy modular extension and customization

Community(2)

Community Slack Channel

Direct exchange with other OXID users and developers

Forum

Community forum for discussions and job postings

Also in: Squarespace, Hugging Face, Obsidian

Content Management(1)

Visual CMS

Integrated CMS for managing shop content with visual editing capabilities

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Development Tools(2)

Docker eShop SDK

Development kit using Docker for OXID eShop development

GitHub Integration

Version control and collaboration through GitHub

Enterprise Features(1)

B2B eCommerce SupportPremium

Specialized support and capabilities for B2B eCommerce projects

Extensibility(1)

Module Store

Find extensions, features and complete solutions based on OXID eShop

Also in: Labelbox, Obsidian, WordPress.com

Learning & Support(5)

Online Certification

Developer certification program validating comprehensive knowledge of OXID eShop architecture and code

Online Training on Udemy

Developer training courses available on Udemy in German and English

OXID Academy

Training courses including OXID eShop Developer Training Basis I + II with certification preparation

Professional Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for users, merchants, and developers

Training Videos

Video tutorials covering shop introduction, installation, administration, Visual CMS basics, and Composer installation

Product Tiers(2)

Enterprise EditionPremium

Enterprise-grade edition with extended support and capabilities for large-scale projects

Professional EditionPremium

Professional-grade edition with technical support included

Services(3)

Consultation ServicesPremium

Personal and non-binding consultation with e-commerce experts

Freelancer Directory

Interactive map to find OXID experts available on a freelance basis

Partner Network

Network of certified partners for implementation and consulting services

Stability(1)

Backward Compatibility

Strong emphasis on backward compatibility with older versions for long-term extension viability

Support(2)

Bug Tracker

System for reporting and tracking bugs and security issues

Technical SupportPremium

Professional technical support for Professional and Enterprise editions

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for OXID eShop. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a OXID eShop alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 21 features.

Buy OXID eShop

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying OXID eShop saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 21 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

ComposerDockerGitHubUdemy