CS-Cart Multi-Vendor
Overview
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor is a self-hosted, award-winning marketplace software that gives you full control over your platform. It supports multiple storefronts, advanced catalog management, and a rich ecosystem of add-ons. With its developer-friendly architecture, CS-Cart is ideal for businesses that want to build a customized, feature-rich online marketplace with complete source code access.
Best for: Businesses with development resources who want a self-hosted, highly customizable marketplace with a one-time license.
Key features
- Multi-vendor marketplace engine
- Multiple storefronts
- Advanced product catalog
- Built-in payment processing
- Add-on marketplace
- SEO tools
- Mobile-responsive themes
Pricing
Model: One-time license fee
Pros & cons
Pros
- + Self-hosted with full source code access
- + Multiple storefronts from a single admin panel
- + Large add-on marketplace for extended functionality
- + Mobile-responsive design out of the box
- + Strong catalog and product management
Cons
- − Steeper learning curve than SaaS solutions
- − Requires server setup and ongoing maintenance
- − Design customization requires PHP/Smarty knowledge
- − Support quality varies on lower-tier plans
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