Filtered ranking
Best Free Ecommerce Platforms in 2026
5 of the 8 ecommerce platforms ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
WooCommerce
Free open-source plugin with the most control over code and data, provided the owner handles hosting and upkeep. Its extension marketplace is broad, but costs rise with add-ons and a managed host, unlike the hosted platforms above.
Best for Owners who run WordPress and want open-source control
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
PrestaShop
Open-source store software with a module ecosystem and a hosted option for owners who do not want servers. Setup, upgrades and security remain the owner's job unless a host manages them, so it is less simple than the hosted tools.
Best for Self-hosted shops that want an open-source core
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 3
Medusa
A modern headless backend under MIT, with a promotion engine and a cloud option for teams that build their own storefront. It needs developers from the start, so it ranks below the turnkey platforms for most owners.
Best for Developer teams building custom headless stores
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
Saleor
Open-source headless platform with a GraphQL API, a BSD-3-Clause license and a free cloud sandbox. Its storefront and setup need developer time, so it ranks below the turnkey platforms and suits teams that want a headless core.
Best for Headless GraphQL stores with open-source control
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
OpenCart
Free, open-source PHP store with a large marketplace of modules and themes, and a hosted option. Extension quality varies, and the owner carries updates and security, so it ranks below PrestaShop and WooCommerce for most small shops.
Best for Budget self-hosted stores on a PHP host
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting | Headless option | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WooCommerce | 91.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Owner's WordPress host | No | Hundreds of extensions |
 PrestaShop | 79.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or partner-hosted | No | Modules |
 Medusa | 76.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or Medusa Cloud | Yes | Modules |
 Saleor | 74.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or Saleor Cloud | Yes | Composable extensions |
| OpenCart | 70.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or OpenCart Cloud | No | 13,000+ modules and themes |