KonaKart vs Spwig
KonaKart
konakart.comSpwig
spwig.comSide by side
| Figure | KonaKart | Spwig |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 14 |
| Spec score · Ecommerce platforms | 8.2 (#92) | 9.2 (#10) |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | KonaKart is installed with a Java runtime environment and a database, and is shipped with Apache Tomcat. | Spwig can be self-hosted for free on the merchant’s infrastructure or run through its managed hosting service. |
| Digital products | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The APIs are available through Java, SOAP, JSON, RMI, and JavaScript; the maker lists integrations with Liferay, dotCMS, OpenCMS, Magnolia CMS, AdobeCQ5, and Bloomreach. | The features page lists payment integrations including Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Revolut, and shipping providers including FedEx, UPS, and USPS. |
| Intended users | The maker says the free Community Edition is generally intended for small businesses and describes KonaKart as a product for retailers developing an online store. | The hosted plans describe use cases from launching a first store to growing sales, established businesses needing dedicated performance, and multi-location operations. |
| Product | KonaKart is Java-based eCommerce and shopping cart software for online retailers. | Spwig is an open-source e-commerce platform for running an online store and managing its commerce operations. |
| Sales channels | multichannel | multichannel |
| Support | Silver and Gold support include unlimited incidents and guaranteed first-response times of 2 business days and 4 hours, respectively. | Community support is free, and Pro and Enterprise licences include priority email support with defined response times. |
Plans
KonaKart
- Community EditionFree
- Community SupportFree
- Business EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Gold SupportPrice not published
- Silver SupportPrice not published
Spwig
- CommunityPrice not published
- Pro editionPrice not published
- Enterprise editionPrice not published
- Starter€35 a month
- Growth€59 a month
- Pro hosting€99 a month
- Self-Host / CommunityFree
- Starter (Hosted)€35 a month
- Growth (Hosted)€59 a month
- Pro (Hosted)€99 a month
In their own words
Spwig
Spwig is an open-source e-commerce platform for running an online store and managing its operations. It supports eight product types, including digital, bundle, customizable, booking, and gift card products. Store tools cover order workflows, inventory across multiple locations, customer profiles, point of sale, analytics, and report exports. Marketing features include SEO metadata, coupons, loyalty points, referral rewards, affiliate commissions, email campaigns, and automated notifications. Listed payment connections include Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Revolut; shipping providers include FedEx, UPS, and USPS. The platform offers a RESTful API, event-driven webhooks, and a developer portal for publishing themes and integrations. Merchants can self-host for free on their own infrastructure or use managed hosting. Point of sale is included at no cost in every install and runs on a tablet or browser. Self-hosted Community has no usage caps. Hosted Starter costs €35.00 per month billed annually and allows 1,000 products, three staff accounts, 25GB of media storage, and 3,000 emails per month. Spwig is based in Singapore and says it charges no transaction fee.