Zen Cart
zen-cart.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Putting the dream of your own business within reach of anyone!
How to Replace Zen CartOverview
Features
60 features across 22 categories
Analytics(1)
Integration with Google Analytics for tracking and reporting
Checkout(1)
One-page checkout functionality available as optional plugin
Compliance(1)
Meets modern accessibility standards out-of-the-box with 99% Lighthouse score
Content Management(1)
Short codes functionality similar to WordPress
Data Management(1)
Import and export functionality for product data, customer data, and order data
Design(2)
Bootstrap 4 responsive template included
Mobile-responsive design
Domain Management(1)
Freedom to use your own domain name
Localization(2)
Support for multiple currencies
Support for multiple languages
Marketing(1)
Integration with Google Merchant Center
Payment Processing(16)
Payment processing via AuthorizeNet
Support for bank transfer payments
Payment processing via Braintree
Support for cash on delivery payment option
Support for check or money order payments
Payment processing via Crypto, iDEAL, Klarna, BanContact, and Payeer
Payment processing via E-ComProcessing
Payment processing via eMerchant
Invoice payment option
Payment processing via PayPal
Payment processing via Paytrail
Payment processing via SecurePay
Payment processing via Square
Payment processing via Stripe
Payment processing via Vivawallet
Payment processing via Zelle
Pricing(3)
Group pricing options for bulk purchases
Multiple pricing options including sales, specials, percentages, and fixed prices for individual products or categories
Automatic discounts based on quantity or volume purchased
Product Management(3)
Built-in image management functionality
Product variants with specific pricing and stock control
No restrictions on quantity of products that can be sold
Promotions(1)
Support for discount coupons
Reporting(1)
Sales reporting and analytics
SEO(3)
Static friendly URLs for better SEO
Structured data markup for search engines
XML sitemap generation for SEO
Sales Management(3)
Gift voucher functionality
No restrictions on sales volumes
Wholesale and B2B sales functionality for trade customers
Shipping(11)
Integration with Australia Post for shipping
Integration with Canada Post for shipping
Advanced shipping functionality via CEON plugin
Integration with DHL Express for shipping
Integration with FedEx for shipping
Support for multiple shipping methods
Package delivery tracking functionality
Integration with Royal Mail for shipping
Integration with ShipStation for shipping management
Integration with UPS for shipping
Integration with USPS for shipping
Support(2)
Unparalleled community support through forums and documentation
Comprehensive documentation available online
Tax Management(2)
Comprehensive tax calculation and rules configuration
VAT exempt customer functionality for EU compliance
Technical(2)
Code is under constant development with progress tracked on GitHub
Compatible with modern PHP versions
URL Management(1)
URI mapping management via CEON plugin
User Management(1)
No restrictions on number of admin users
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
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Buying Zen Cart saves ~$73,920 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 60 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
26 known integrations