OpenClassify vs ShopClass

OpenClassify is an open-source platform for building classified-ad and marketplace websites. It runs on the web, supports self-hosting, and provides API access. A photo can be used to prepare a listing’s category, title, and description with models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. Listings can include images and video, and real-time messaging connects listing owners with visitors. Marketplace operations include store and business profiles, listing approval, complaints, notifications, comments, and content review tools. Monetization features include membership packages and featured listings, alongside payment integrations such as Stripe, PayPal, Iyzico, PayTR, and Paddle. Search options include Algolia, location-based and geo-distance search, and autocomplete; multilingual support is also listed. The developer page names PHP 8.5, Laravel 12, Filament v5, Docker, and GitHub Codespaces, and says the Docker image can run anywhere. The code and modules are open source under the MIT license. The listed plan is free.

ShopClass is open-source classifieds software that operators install on hosting they control. It can power classifieds, job boards, property and car listings, business directories, services listings, events, rentals or product catalogues. Administrators can assemble category-specific forms from reusable fields without code. Search filters include region, city, price, keyword and photos, with an RSS feed for each search. Moderation tools include a queue, visitor reports, login throttling, a keyword blocklist, and support for Turnstile or reCAPTCHA. Paid listings and credits are optional; the maker lists a free Stripe plugin for collecting card payments through Stripe Checkout. Listing photos can remain on the operator's server or use S3-compatible storage behind a CDN. Listings, users and photos are stored in the operator's own database and storage, and can be moved or exported without fees. ShopClass requires PHP 8.0 or later and can run on shared or cPanel hosting; a Docker image and command-line interface are also available. Events and rentals do not include booking, so visitors contact the listing owner. The listed plan is free under GPLv3, with no per-listing fees.