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XraySierra · Mar 8, 2007, 12:17

I have a few websites which are looking to go e-commerce. I want a lot of flexibility in the design area and I want the ability to put in extra fields on the product pages. Easy of use for the user is also important. I'm considering:

OS Commerce
CRE Loaded (Pro version)
Zen Cart

Which one do you think is best? Is there an even better option out there?

ugem12 · Mar 8, 2007, 14:55

Me on the same boat of selecting one for myself. From the little research i hv done, creloaded seems to be fine tuned version of "oscommerce", with additional payment and other modules. And also provides better template integration and management than others mentioned.

aspen · Mar 8, 2007, 22:49

Do the creloaded one. I like it the best.

Also checkout oshelpers.com from cart customizations.

EvolveNet · Mar 9, 2007, 02:11

If you're looking for ease of customization I'd pass on CRE and find or build an osC using STS (Simple Template System) instead.

STS is MUCH easier to use IMO.

Iggy

Euan · Mar 9, 2007, 04:47

I looked into each one but eventually went for another cart system.

The_Dude · Mar 9, 2007, 05:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euan

I looked into each one but eventually went for another cart system.

What system?
I downloaded the zencart to my localhost. I must say it looks good. It is the oscommerce without the clutter of all 3 language text fields.

I would like to see a cart where all of the product editing was done in one page instead of having options on a separate page. It would be nice if you have a option that is used more than once to have a option template. But for me I have a unique option for all of my products so having the product admin and option admin separate slows me down allot. (It makes it hard to keep track of similar options).

The_Dude

Euan · Mar 9, 2007, 07:02

I went with CubeCart in the end.

JakeJeck · Mar 11, 2007, 00:00

I went with CRELoaded 6.2 Pro but to be honest if I had to do it again I'd use OSC and do all the module installs myself. I wasn't sure how hard installing OSC modules would be but it's pretty easy as long as you're comfortable modifying PHP code.

teotrad · Mar 11, 2007, 09:57

Hi,

I am now are also in the stage of selecting the best ecommence option for my websites. I installed osc in my website, and realised that osc is more towrd php. Does anyone know is there any ecommerce option where they use only XHTML and CSS for the design template and editing. I read from some members comment, I think CubeCart is running using XHTML / CSS. I wonder is there any other option available? Does ZenCart operate under XHTML / CSS? Can anyone advise me? thanks

Euan · Mar 11, 2007, 15:01

Well CubeCart is php but the template system is CSS & XHTML which makes skinning far easier, IMO.

QuirkesFurniture · Mar 12, 2007, 03:50

Zen cart is open source and has great support by there forums, even though I'm not a web designer I was able design it the way I wanted it with out much hassle.

lesya · May 28, 2009, 06:21

I would say cre loaded is a good choice to start with. It's reliable and will give you the functionality you need.

whenever you should need to switch to some shopping cart that will meet the needs of your store better try web service cart2cart. It will transfer all your data automatically.

jghejhfd · May 28, 2009, 16:34

I use zen cart for one of my site. I will wait till Magento matures

andrasan12 · Jun 9, 2009, 22:13

Check Zeuscart this is the best one available with the features like free GPL, Unlimited number of categories and products, advanced inventory control management, multi currency system, SEO Friendly and Fast Web Based Installation ect., They provide good support also...

algozone · Jun 12, 2009, 13:47

You might want to read this
http://www.ecommercewisdom.com/?s=Ze...vs.+CRE+Loaded

danielwku · Jun 13, 2009, 21:43

I prefer Oscommerce, CRE loaded always wants you to pay for something

flimsy031 · Jun 15, 2009, 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by XraySierra

I have a few websites which are looking to go e-commerce. I want a lot of flexibility in the design area and I want the ability to put in extra fields on the product pages. Easy of use for the user is also important.

Hi,

I would suggest to go with magento cart because offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the user experience, content and functionality of their online stores.

billybob_jcv · Jun 16, 2009, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrasan12

Check Zeuscart this is the best one available with the features like free GPL, Unlimited number of categories and products, advanced inventory control management, multi currency system, SEO Friendly and Fast Web Based Installation ect., They provide good support also...

"they" being you, correct?

Arcicorci · Sep 29, 2009, 14:03

I can recommend zencart. I am very happy with it and what is the most important it is for free

albert.ginger · Oct 5, 2009, 20:13

all of them are not so good, I prefer Opencart.

Avactis · Oct 6, 2009, 04:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by flimsy031

Hi,

I would suggest to go with magento cart because offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the user experience, content and functionality of their online stores.

There are a number of performance issues with Magento on the shared servers. It is not the solution for everyone.

rajput_jitendra · Oct 31, 2009, 04:11

CRE Loaded is cost-effective feature-rich Open Source shopping cart software, CRE Loaded is similar to OScommerce yet some additional feature. It's come with integrated CRE secure payment system. CRE Loaded come with 3 (Standard, Pro, B2B) versions that can be used for any Ecommerce website.

osix · Oct 31, 2009, 09:22

i suggest osCommerce

sandyboutique · Nov 3, 2009, 19:59

Hi, I have tried many, many shopping carts before and must say one:

I love CS-Cart, I moved to X-Cart 2 moths ago but have recently decided to go back to CS-Cart after much reviewing of another scripts.
Interspire SC was my second choice, and there are still a couple of features that I would love to see in CS Cart.

1. (and I know this is a big mod) proper order management and partial shipping of orders/individual item shipping. This would then allow for proper back orders, part payment of orders, etc etc.

2. The order process in the admin is excellent. Select customer or new customer or anon customer first, then on same page add products using ajax seach on SKU or description. Very clean process, very fast (important when you have a customer on the phone).

3. Tracking numbers for all orders (haven't found this yet in CS).

4. Allow customer to buy product? Checkbox. When unticked, an option becomes available to display price or message to customer (useful as sometimes there are products available offline only but still want them in the store).

If you want to make a business then must have a little bit of money for begin. My experience with the all free open source carts is not the best. Sure they cost nothing, but if you need a help.... Yes your help desk is the Google only. I have a few online business sites and my last (and must say the best) choice was CS Cart. It cost realy "nothing" and you get all features, the best support (the Interspire is a nightmare) and 1 year free upgrades, all what a online store need. I don't buy my CS Cart licenses direct by the company, but from a reseller page webdesign-creative.com, they sell it for $217, the price on the CS Cart site is $265, and they have often a special price (it is a coupon code) and you get yet $20 off the price. But I don't know if it's actualy, must looking on the site or on Google for cs cart coupon code.
Yes guys, the TIME is money and if you want a free cart, then must spend 100+++ hours with setup, design, bugs, and, and, and....

I am very satisfied with my CS Cart and trust me, if you want to make a serious business and want many of customers and visitors, then you need a serious tools to do it.

Miraculix · Nov 6, 2009, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyboutique

4. Allow customer to buy product? Checkbox. When unticked, an option becomes available to display price or message to customer (useful as sometimes there are products available offline only but still want them in the store).

I think you'll have to explain this part to me one more time. The logic behind this has puzzled me.

Mar 8, 2007, 12:17	#1
XraySierra SitePoint Guru Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 799	OSCommerce vs. CRE Loaded vs. Zen Cart vs. others I have a few websites which are looking to go e-commerce. I want a lot of flexibility in the design area and I want the ability to put in extra fields on the product pages. Easy of use for the user is also important. I'm considering: OS Commerce CRE Loaded (Pro version) Zen Cart Which one do you think is best? Is there an even better option out there?

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Mar 8, 2007, 14:55	#2
ugem12 SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 45	Me on the same boat of selecting one for myself. From the little research i hv done, creloaded seems to be fine tuned version of "oscommerce", with additional payment and other modules. And also provides better template integration and management than others mentioned.

Mar 8, 2007, 22:49	#3
aspen Serial Publisher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: East Lansing, MI USA Posts: 13,283	Do the creloaded one. I like it the best. Also checkout oshelpers.com from cart customizations.

Mar 9, 2007, 02:11	#4
EvolveNet SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25	If you're looking for ease of customization I'd pass on CRE and find or build an osC using STS (Simple Template System) instead. STS is MUCH easier to use IMO. Iggy

Mar 9, 2007, 04:47	#5
Euan SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 160	I looked into each one but eventually went for another cart system.

Mar 9, 2007, 07:02	#7
Euan SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 160	I went with CubeCart in the end.

Mar 11, 2007, 00:00	#8
JakeJeck O Rly?? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 733	I went with CRELoaded 6.2 Pro but to be honest if I had to do it again I'd use OSC and do all the module installs myself. I wasn't sure how hard installing OSC modules would be but it's pretty easy as long as you're comfortable modifying PHP code.

Mar 11, 2007, 09:57	#9
teotrad SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Hi, I am now are also in the stage of selecting the best ecommence option for my websites. I installed osc in my website, and realised that osc is more towrd php. Does anyone know is there any ecommerce option where they use only XHTML and CSS for the design template and editing. I read from some members comment, I think CubeCart is running using XHTML / CSS. I wonder is there any other option available? Does ZenCart operate under XHTML / CSS? Can anyone advise me? thanks

Mar 11, 2007, 15:01	#10
Euan SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 160	Well CubeCart is php but the template system is CSS & XHTML which makes skinning far easier, IMO.

Mar 12, 2007, 03:50	#11
QuirkesFurniture SitePoint Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Zen cart is open source and has great support by there forums, even though I'm not a web designer I was able design it the way I wanted it with out much hassle.

May 28, 2009, 06:21	#12
lesya SitePoint Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12	I would say cre loaded is a good choice to start with. It's reliable and will give you the functionality you need. whenever you should need to switch to some shopping cart that will meet the needs of your store better try web service cart2cart. It will transfer all your data automatically.

May 28, 2009, 16:34	#13
jghejhfd SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 36	I use zen cart for one of my site. I will wait till Magento matures

Jun 9, 2009, 22:13	#14
andrasan12 SitePoint Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	Check Zeuscart this is the best one available with the features like free GPL, Unlimited number of categories and products, advanced inventory control management, multi currency system, SEO Friendly and Fast Web Based Installation ect., They provide good support also...

Jun 12, 2009, 13:47	#15
algozone SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hackensack, NJ Posts: 51	You might want to read this http://www.ecommercewisdom.com/?s=Ze...vs.+CRE+Loaded

Jun 13, 2009, 21:43	#16
danielwku SitePoint Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	I prefer Oscommerce, CRE loaded always wants you to pay for something

Sep 29, 2009, 14:03	#19
Arcicorci SitePoint Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	I can recommend zencart. I am very happy with it and what is the most important it is for free

Oct 5, 2009, 20:13	#20
albert.ginger SitePoint Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	all of them are not so good, I prefer Opencart.

Oct 31, 2009, 04:11	#22
rajput_jitendra SitePoint Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	CRE Loaded is cost-effective feature-rich Open Source shopping cart software, CRE Loaded is similar to OScommerce yet some additional feature. It's come with integrated CRE secure payment system. CRE Loaded come with 3 (Standard, Pro, B2B) versions that can be used for any Ecommerce website.

Oct 31, 2009, 09:22	#23
osix SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 43	i suggest osCommerce

Nov 3, 2009, 19:59	#24
sandyboutique SitePoint Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Hi, I have tried many, many shopping carts before and must say one: I love CS-Cart, I moved to X-Cart 2 moths ago but have recently decided to go back to CS-Cart after much reviewing of another scripts. Interspire SC was my second choice, and there are still a couple of features that I would love to see in CS Cart. 1. (and I know this is a big mod) proper order management and partial shipping of orders/individual item shipping. This would then allow for proper back orders, part payment of orders, etc etc. 2. The order process in the admin is excellent. Select customer or new customer or anon customer first, then on same page add products using ajax seach on SKU or description. Very clean process, very fast (important when you have a customer on the phone). 3. Tracking numbers for all orders (haven't found this yet in CS). 4. Allow customer to buy product? Checkbox. When unticked, an option becomes available to display price or message to customer (useful as sometimes there are products available offline only but still want them in the store). If you want to make a business then must have a little bit of money for begin. My experience with the all free open source carts is not the best. Sure they cost nothing, but if you need a help.... Yes your help desk is the Google only. I have a few online business sites and my last (and must say the best) choice was CS Cart. It cost realy "nothing" and you get all features, the best support (the Interspire is a nightmare) and 1 year free upgrades, all what a online store need. I don't buy my CS Cart licenses direct by the company, but from a reseller page webdesign-creative.com, they sell it for $217, the price on the CS Cart site is $265, and they have often a special price (it is a coupon code) and you get yet $20 off the price. But I don't know if it's actualy, must looking on the site or on Google for cs cart coupon code. Yes guys, the TIME is money and if you want a free cart, then must spend 100+++ hours with setup, design, bugs, and, and, and.... I am very satisfied with my CS Cart and trust me, if you want to make a serious business and want many of customers and visitors, then you need a serious tools to do it.