nopCommerce vs Smartstore
nopCommerce
nopcommerce.comSmartstore
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| Figure | nopCommerce | Smartstore |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · Ecommerce platforms | 9.4 (#3) | 8.8 (#38) |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| API | The official Web API plugin uses REST to connect third-party services or mobile applications and includes JWT authentication. | Smartstore includes a RESTful Web API for third-party applications and business-process integration. |
| App marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Commerce features | Built-in features include multi-store, multi-vendor, advanced SEO and marketing settings, affiliate and loyalty tools, and one-page checkout. | The Community Edition lists unlimited products, multishop, multilanguage, SEO optimization, and a responsive theme. |
| Deployment | The documentation says nopCommerce can run on Windows or Linux and can also be installed on Microsoft Azure. | Smartstore describes deployment on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Docker, on premises or in the cloud. |
| Digital products | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation | Official documentation provides installation, upgrading, configuration, developer, API and deployment tutorials. | The developer documentation index covers architecture, dependency injection, data access, domain mapping, deployment/build and contribution guidance. |
| Extensibility | The source distribution includes a pluggable architecture and developers can build plugins, themes and integrations. | The software has a modular plug-in architecture, open interfaces, theme inheritance and a Visual Studio plug-in template. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official and marketplace connectors cover payments, tax, shipping, marketing, ERP, analytics, security and CRM services. | Official integrations include REST API, OCI, cXML, BMEcat and OpenTrans for connecting business systems. |
| Latest release | Release 4.90.8 was dated September 4, 2026 and contains minor bug fixes compatible with earlier 4.90 releases. | The download page lists Smartstore 6.4.0, released May 29, 2026, with .NET 10 updates and a commercial withdrawal plugin. |
| Multi-store | Built-in multi-store capability lets one installation serve multiple stores with shared or store-specific settings. | The platform supports multiple stores managed from one installation. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews |
Plans
nopCommerce
- nopCommerceFree
- nopCommerce open-source editionFree
- Premium support services (3 months)$499, paid once
- Premium support services (3 months support period)$499, paid once
- Premium support services (1 year)$999, paid once
- Premium support services (1 year support period)$999, paid once
- nopCommerce Web API official plugin$1,400, paid once
Smartstore
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise B2B EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise B2C EditionPriced on request
- Premium EditionPriced on request
In their own words
nopCommerce
nopCommerce is an open-source eCommerce platform for B2C, B2B, B2B2C, and D2C sales. Its built-in tools include multi-store and multi-vendor support, SEO and marketing settings, affiliate and loyalty features, and one-page checkout. Open-source code and a pluggable architecture allow customization of an online store. The platform is self-hosted and can run on Windows or Linux; documentation also describes installation on Microsoft Azure. Listed integrations span payment, tax, shipping, marketing, ERP, analytics, and security services. The security features listed include GDPR support, PCI compliance, SSL support, Honeypot support, and a customer password policy. Administrators can define access roles for tasks such as viewing, editing, deleting, importing, and exporting products. An official REST Web API plugin with JWT authentication connects third-party services or mobile applications. The platform is listed at free. Optional premium support costs $499, paid once for three months or $999, paid once for one year; each includes a guaranteed response within 24 hours.
Smartstore
Smartstore has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.