Customer Reviews (10)
Steven G.
Decent but could improve
Setup took a bit longer than I expected and some plugins were kinda flaky, but once it’s running, it’s alright for a basic store.
Rhett M.
Decent but needs work
Started using OpenCart about five years ago, and while it’s definitely improved in some areas, it still feels a bit clunky and outdated compared to newer platforms. I appreciate the flexibility and the community support, but managing extensions and updates can be a headache. Overall, it works okay if you don’t need anything too fancy, but it’s not the smoothest experience out there.
Jerry J.
Great Product Management Features
The product management system in OpenCart is exactly what we needed to keep our inventory organized and easy to update. Adding new products and setting options like sizes and colors is straightforward, which saves a lot of time. The built-in template system is flexible enough, but I did find customizing the themes a bit tricky without digging into the code more than I expected.
Violet W.
Reliable and Improving Over Time
After running my online store on OpenCart for over five years, I’ve seen it grow into a much more stable and flexible platform. The updates have brought in better functionality without making things too complicated, which I really appreciate since I’m not super tech-savvy. Managing multiple product categories and extensions has become smoother, and the community support still comes through when I hit a snag. Overall, it’s been a solid choice that keeps getting better with time.
Hunter P.
Shipping setup lifesaver
Our store was drowning in managing multiple shipping options until OpenCart made it simple to set up and customize rates per region. It saved me hours of manual work and confusion with its straightforward interface.
Quentin C.
Decent but mixed experience
Our team of six started using OpenCart to manage our online store, but getting everyone comfortable was a bit of a hurdle since the interface isn’t the most intuitive. Collaboration on updates was okay, though some of us preferred other tools, making the experience mixed overall.
Susan G.
Good catalog, weak reporting
The product catalog management in OpenCart is pretty solid and makes organizing items fairly straightforward, which saved me a lot of time. However, the built-in reporting tools felt kinda limited and not very intuitive—I had to rely on third-party extensions to get the insights I needed. Also, setting up shipping options was more confusing than I expected, with some options not working as smoothly as advertised.
Dennis H.
Solid and Improving Platform
Started using OpenCart about 5 years ago and it’s def improved since then. The interface feels cleaner now and it’s easier to customize, though sometimes updates mess with some extensions.
Clive Y.
Smooth and straightforward setup
Getting OpenCart up and running was surprisingly smooth. The onboarding guides were clear enough to follow without feeling overwhelmed, and I had the basic store setup in about an hour. There was a bit of a learning curve when it came to customizing certain features, but nothing too frustrating. Overall, the process felt straightforward and manageable even if you’re not super tech-savvy.
Percival A.
Simple and effective ecommerce
Tried Magento and WooCommerce before settling on OpenCart. I liked how lightweight and straightforward OpenCart is compared to the others, which felt way too complicated for what I needed. Setting up products and extensions was smoother here, though the interface could use a bit of updating—it’s a little clunky at times.