X-Cart

xcart.com
E-commerce
Multi-Week

One Platform, Endless Growth: All-in-One Automotive eCommerce

How to Replace X-Cart

Overview

X-Cart is a fully-featured automotive eCommerce platform designed specifically for auto parts businesses including manufacturers, retailers, and dropshippers. It simplifies operations and powers business growth with specialized tools for parts compatibility, inventory management, and multi-channel selling without overspending.

Features

165 features across 43 categories

Accounting(1)

QuickBooks Integration

Integrate with QuickBooks by Webgility and QuickBooks Online

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Admin Tools(3)

Unlimited Staff Accounts

Create unlimited staff accounts for team management

User Permission Management

Control user permissions and access levels

Webmaster Mode

Webmaster mode for technical management

Analytics(1)

Integrated Analytics Tools

Integration with Google Analytics or Mixpanel to help turn insights into actions and improve customer engagement

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Authentication(2)

Customer Email Verification

Verify customer email addresses during registration

Single Sign-On

Enable single sign-on for customer authentication

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Zoho Flow Integration

Integrate with Zoho Flow for automation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Checkout(5)

Mobile Checkout

Optimized checkout experience for mobile devices

Multi-Step Checkout

Divide checkout into multiple steps

One-Click Mobile Checkout

One-click mobile checkout with Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Google Pay

One-Step or Multistep Checkout

Choose between one-page checkout or multi-step checkout to optimize the buying process

Quick Checkout

Streamlined quick checkout process

Communication(1)

Buyer-Seller Messaging

Enable direct messaging between buyers and sellers

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(2)

Age Confirmation

Display age verification popup for age-restricted products

GDPR Compliance

GDPR-friendly by default with customer consent checkbox, privacy statement page, and cookie popup for EU visitors

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Content Management(2)

Customer Gallery

Add and display photos of customers' vehicles with the installed parts they've bought from you to encourage others to purchase

News Updates

Display news and updates on storefront

Customer Experience(6)

Core Charge

Offer customers a refund in exchange for an old car part when they purchase a new one from you, promoting sustainability

Customer File Uploader

Allow customers to upload files (e.g., custom designs)

Feedback Solicitation

Request customer feedback after purchase

My Garage

Offer clients the ability to save their vehicles into a virtual garage for next-time purchases

Product Questions

Allow customers to ask questions about products

Wishlist

Allow customers to create and manage wishlists

Data Management(4)

Bulk Import/Export/Updates

Bulk operations for importing, exporting, and updating data

Data Entry and Management Service

Hire X-Operators to populate catalog and manage data

General Product Feed Support

Support for general product feeds

Import/Export, Update Data via CSV

Bulk import, export, and update product data using CSV files

Design(11)

8 Free Design Templates

Includes 8 free design templates to choose from

Advanced Menu Customization

Customize navigation menus with advanced options

Automotive Mobile-First Design

Select mobile-first automotive design themes that support YMM search by default and are consistent with your business and brand

Automotive-Themed Navigation

Navigation designed specifically for automotive industry

Cart Icon Customization

Customize the shopping cart icon appearance

Dark Mode

Dark mode theme option available

Drag and Drop Interface

Intuitive drag and drop interface for easy website customization

Mobile-First eCommerce Platform

Responsive, mobile-optimized website design that passes Google's mobile friendliness check

Mobile-Ready and SEO-Friendly Design

All designs are mobile-ready and SEO optimized

Unique Design Creation

In-house web designers create custom unique designs

Visual Editor Mode

Visual editor for website customization

Development(3)

Custom CSS/JavaScript

Full custom CSS and JavaScript support

Full Access to Code

Access to source code for custom modifications

Mobile Application Development

Custom native Android and iOS mobile application development

Hosting(2)

24/7/365 Server Monitoring and Maintenance

Round-the-clock server monitoring with 99.99% uptime guarantee

Exclusive Hosting Server

One VPS server per client to ensure no other account can access business data and customer information

Integrations(1)

Catalog Integration

Ready-made integrations with trusted catalog data providers including SEMA Data, AutoSync, ASAP Network, and DCi

Internationalization(2)

Global Expansion Tools

Reach online shoppers from around the world with localized product prices, shipping costs and totals in local currency

Multi-Language Support

Support for multiple languages and translations

Inventory Management(5)

Back-in-Stock Notifications

Notify customers when out-of-stock items are back in stock

Brick-and-Mortar Store Sync

Sync inventory between online and offline stores

Bulk Inventory Updates

Update inventory for multiple products simultaneously

Cross-Channel Inventory Sync

Synchronize inventory across all sales channels

Multi-WD (Warehouse Distribution)

Import, sync, and consolidate data from multiple warehouse sources

Invoicing(2)

Invoicing

Generate and manage invoices

PDF Invoices

Generate and send PDF invoices to customers

Maintenance(2)

Database Backup and Restore

Automated database backup and restore functionality

Regular and Timely Software Updates

Receive regular platform updates and improvements

Marketing(16)

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Send custom abandoned cart emails to remind customers of their pending purchases

Banners

Display promotional banners on website

Coupon Giveaways

Create and distribute coupon giveaways

Coupons/Discount Codes

Create and manage discount coupons and codes

Email Marketing Integration

Ramp up newsletters with Mailchimp or another integrated email marketing platform and unlock the hidden potential of transactional notifications

Exit Offers

Display offers when customers are about to leave

Facebook & Instagram Advertising

Integrated Facebook and Instagram advertising tools

Google Shopping/Advertising

Integrated Google Shopping and advertising tools

Loyalty Program

Set up customer loyalty and rewards program

Newsletter Form

Email newsletter signup form

Pop-Up Modals

Create and display popup modals

Sale Banner System

Display sale banners system

Sales and Marketing Tools

Loyalty programs, reminders, exit offers, advanced banner system, cross-sell and upsell, new arrivals, featured products and bestsellers

Social Sharing

Enable customers to share products on social media

Special Offers

Create and manage special promotional offers

Urgency Notifications

Display urgency notifications (low stock, time limits, etc.)

Marketing & SEO(1)

SEO Tools

Clean and canonical URLs, configurable page titles, meta descriptions, sitewide SiteMap, and more to increase CTR and rank higher in organic search results

Memberships(2)

Memberships for Payment Methods

Restrict membership based on payment methods

Paid Memberships

Offer paid membership programs to customers

Migration(1)

Platform Migration Services

Dedicated team for migrating stores from other platforms

Navigation(4)

Flyout Categories Menu

Display category menu with flyout navigation

Horizontal Flyout Categories Menu

Horizontal flyout menu for categories

Shop by Brand

Enable shopping by brand filter

Site Map

Display site map page for navigation

Order Management(6)

Custom Order Statuses

Create custom order status options

Mobile Order Flagging

Flag and manage mobile orders

Order Returns

Manage customer returns and refunds

Order Status Colors

Assign colors to order statuses for visual organization

Phone Ordering

Enable phone order processing

Warehouse Distribution and Order Management

Expand catalog with parts from trusted automotive distributors and automate order fulfillment by routing orders directly to them

Payment Processing(11)

120+ Payment Processing Providers

Integration with 120+ payment processing providers such as PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.net to accept payments from all over the world in multiple currencies and languages

Affirm Integration

Integrate Affirm buy now pay later option

Checkout with Digital Wallets

Support for Apple Pay, Google Pay checkout

Delayed Payment

Support for delayed payment options

Failed Payment Tracking

Track and manage failed payment attempts

Multi-Currency Transactions

Easily accept cross-currency transactions and offer payment methods that customers prefer without transaction fees or hidden charges

PayPal Credit

Integrate PayPal Credit payment option

PayPal Pay in 4

Integrate PayPal Pay in 4 payment option

Recurring Payments & Credit Card Storage

Host payment page on website, access 50+ payment processors, support tokenization for recurring payments and PCI-compliant credit card storage

Saved Credit Cards

Allow customers to save credit cards for faster checkout

Subscriptions - PCI-DSS Approved

Accept phone orders and delayed orders, set up recurring charges for products and services with X-Payments PCI Level 1 Certified solution

Performance(1)

Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)

Support for AMP to improve mobile page speed

Product Discovery(2)

Product Advisor

Show new arrivals, coming soon, recently viewed products

Product Comparison

Allow customers to compare products side by side

Product Management(14)

Automotive PIM

Set up the time for the scheduled data import and regular stock and price updates

Backorder / Preorder

Allow customers to backorder or preorder products

Bulk Editing

Edit multiple products at once

Bundle Products

Create product bundles for cross-selling

Cost Price Tracking

Track cost prices for profitability analysis

Custom Product Tabs

Add custom tabs to product pages

Digital Products

Support for selling digital products

File Attachments

Attach files to products

Gift Wrapping

Offer gift wrapping as an option to customers

Parts Compatibility and Fitment

Guaranteed parts compatibility with YMM and VIN lookup

Product Tags

Organize and tag products for better searchability

Product Variants

Manage multiple product variants easily

Request Price / Hide Prices

Allow customers to request prices or hide prices from visitors

UPC/ISBN Support

Support for UPC and ISBN product codes

Product Presentation(7)

Best Sellers

Display best-selling products

Catalog Mode (No Checkout)

Display products without checkout functionality

Featured Products

Mark and display featured products

Market Price

Display market price comparisons

Product Carousel

Display products in carousel format

Product Stickers

Add visual stickers to products (new, sale, etc.)

Product Swatches

Display color and size swatches for products

Product Visualization(1)

AutoSync Visualizer

Connect to AutoSync and utilize the product visualization tool to let customers virtually try on wheels and tires from the AutoSync catalog on various car models

Professional Services(1)

Solution Services & Custom Development

In-depth analysis of business needs and custom development options

Reporting(2)

Order Reporting

Generate detailed order reports

Profit Reporting

Track and report on business profitability

SEO(1)

XML Sitemap Generator

Automatically generate XML sitemaps for SEO

Sales Channels(4)

Buy Button Widget

Embeddable buy button widget for external websites

eBay Motors Integration

Integrate with eBay Motors marketplace

Multichannel Retailing

Leverage multichannel retailing capabilities to list products on platforms such as Amazon, eBay Motors, Google Shopping, and Meta (Facebook, Instagram)

Omni-Channel Ecommerce

Manage sales across multiple channels from single hub

Search & Navigation(4)

Faceted Search

Enable filtering and faceted navigation for products

Real-Time Search Engine

Lightning-fast CloudSearch that enables real-time suggestions, spell checking, support for synonyms, promotions, and advanced analytics

VIN Lookup

Enable customers to easily find compatible parts by searching and verifying car parts using vehicle identification numbers

Year/Make/Model (YMM) Search

Built-in YMM functionality for real-time fitment check and order accuracy

Security(11)

100% PCI-DSS Compatible Payment Processing

PCI Level 1 Certified platform (X-Payments) provides an extra layer of protection between store and payment gateway

Block Visitors by IP/Country/User Agent

Block traffic from specific IPs, countries, or user agents

Failed Sign-in Attempts Notifications

Receive notifications of failed login attempts

Fraud Prevention

Powerful anti-fraud tools to secure business against online scams

Fraud Protection

Built-in fraud prevention tools

HTTPS/SSL Support

Secured connections and safe checkout with encrypted customer sensitive data

reCAPTCHA

Bot protection using reCAPTCHA

SQL Injection Protection

Protection against SQL injection attacks

Strong Customer Authentication

Fully compliant with SCA/PSD2 regulations and supports 3D Secure for safe checkout

Two-Factor Authentication

Adds an extra layer of security to store accounts

XSS and CSRF Attack Protection

Protection against XSS and CSRF attacks to ensure secure database queries

Shipping(9)

Free Shipping Customization

Set up and customize free shipping offers

Geolocation

Use geolocation for shipping and localization

International Shipping Options

Get accurate and affordable international shipping quotes with real-time shipping rates from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, Canada Post, and others

Local Pick-Up

Enable local pickup as a shipping option

Manually Defined Shipping Methods & Rates

Create custom shipping methods and rates

Real-Time Shipping Quotes

Get real-time shipping quotes from carriers

Shipping Integrations

Integration with UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, Canada Post, Australia Post, CDEK

ShipStation Integration

Integrate with ShipStation for shipping management

ShipWorks Integration

Integrate with ShipWorks for order and shipment management

Shopping Cart(1)

Persistent Shopping Cart

Save shopping cart contents across sessions

Social Proof(1)

Product Reviews and Ratings

Allow customers to review and rate products

Support(1)

24/7/365 Technical Support

24/7/365 technical support for store assistance

Tax Management(5)

Automated Taxes

Stay up-to-date with latest tax rules and regulations with natively integrated tax automation services and systems

Sales Tax Automation

Integrate with Avalara or TaxJar sales tax software to remain tax compliant, automate manual tax filing, and reduce tax reporting errors

Self-managed Sales Tax Calculation

Manually manage sales tax calculations

Tax Exemption by Customer

Set tax exemptions for specific customers

VAT & GST Calculation

Automatic VAT and GST calculations for international sales

Upsell & Cross-sell(3)

Add To Cart Popup with Recommendations

Display popup with product recommendations on add to cart

Post-Checkout Upselling

Show upsell offers after customer checkout

Related Products

Display related products on product pages

Pricing

Automotive

Popular
$999/month
  • YMM and VIN lookup
  • AutoSync visualizer
  • My Garage
  • Automotive PIM
  • Customer Gallery
  • Core Charge
  • SEMA Data, AutoSync, ASAP Network
  • Automotive mobile-first design
  • Warehouse distributor integrations
  • 120+ payment processing providers
  • Native marketing tools
  • Sales channels
  • Sales tax automation
  • Mobile-ready and SEO-friendly design
  • Full access to code
  • Regular and timely software updates
  • HTTPS/SSL support
  • PCI DSS Level 1 Certified payment app
  • 100% PCI-DSS compatible payment processing
  • GDPR compliance
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Product variants
  • Import/Export via CSV
  • Bundle products
  • Digital products
  • File attachments
  • Bulk editing
  • Onboarding and technical support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying X-Cart

Monthly$999/mo
Yearly$12k/yr
5-Year Total$59.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~37 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyComplex

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $11.7k
SaaS
$12k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $35.2k
SaaS
$36k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $58.7k
SaaS
$59.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 165 features at complex complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a X-Cart alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 165 features.

Buy X-Cart

Better Value
Monthly cost$9,990/mo
3-year total$359,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$276,000
Maintenance$4,140/mo
3-year total$425,040
Dev time~23 months

Buying X-Cart saves ~$65,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 165 features and a BuildScore of 2/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

36 known integrations

AffirmAmazonApple PayASAP NetworkAustralia PostAuthorize.netAutoSyncAvalaraCanada PostCDEKDCiDHLeBay MotorsFedExGoogle AnalyticsGoogle PayGoogle ShoppingMailchimpMeta (Facebook, Instagram)MixpanelOpayoPayPalPayPal CreditPayPal Pay in 4QuickBooks by WebgilityQuickBooks OnlineSEMA DataShipStationShipWorksStripeTaxJarTorquedTurn 14 DistributionUPSUSPSZoho Flow