WooCommerce alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave WooCommerce: you handle hosting, updates and security, and useful extensions often cost extra each year. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WooCommerce, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shopify currently ranks first.
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Best WooCommerce alternative for most people
ShopifyHosted store with no servers, plugins or updates to manage.
Best WooCommerce alternative for a free option
PrestaShopStandalone open-source cart if you don't need WordPress.
Best WooCommerce alternative for open source
MedusaModern open-source headless commerce for developer-led teams.
Best WooCommerce alternative for self-hosting
OpenCartLightweight free PHP cart with lower hosting needs.
Best WooCommerce alternative for iPhone and Android
BigCommerceHosted platform with many features built in and a WordPress plugin option.
Best WooCommerce alternative for working in the browser
SquarespaceAll-in-one hosted site and store if maintenance is the pain point.
WooCommerce alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to WooCommerce?
Shopify ranks first right now. Hosted store with no servers, plugins or updates to manage. PrestaShop and BigCommerce follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to WooCommerce?
Yes. PrestaShop (open source), Medusa (open source) and OpenCart (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to WooCommerce?
Yes: PrestaShop, Medusa and OpenCart. PrestaShop, Medusa and OpenCart can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from WooCommerce?
The complaints we hear most: you handle hosting, updates and security; useful extensions often cost extra each year; performance depends heavily on hosting quality.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces WooCommerce, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.