WooCommerce
First Use: 2011
Active: Yes
Pros: Highly customizable, integrates seamlessly with WordPress, large community support.
Cons: Requires plugins for advanced functionality, performance issues with larger stores.
Shopify
First Use: 2006
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, excellent customer support, extensive app marketplace.
Cons: Expensive add-ons, transaction fees unless using Shopify Payments.
Strato
First Use: Early 2000s
Active: Yes
Pros: Affordable, suitable for small businesses, easy-to-use interface.
Cons: Limited customization, not ideal for large-scale operations.
OpenCart
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Free and open-source, easy to use, supports multiple languages and currencies.
Cons: Limited customer support, requires technical knowledge for customization.
PrestaShop
First Use: 2007
Active: Yes
Pros: Free, highly customizable, strong community support.
Cons: Requires plugins for advanced features, can be complex for beginners.
Stripe
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy integration, great for developers, transparent pricing.
Cons: Limited customer service, not suitable for high-risk businesses.
WHMCS
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Automates web hosting businesses, comprehensive billing system.
Cons: Expensive for smaller businesses, limited flexibility.
Zen Cart
First Use: 2003
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, highly customizable, robust feature set.
Cons: Dated user interface, limited official support.
Bigcommerce
First Use: 2009
Active: Yes
Pros: Scalable, robust feature set, strong SEO tools.
Cons: Pricey, some themes and add-ons are expensive.
Yahoo! Ecommerce
First Use: Late 1990s
Active: No (discontinued as Yahoo Small Business in 2022)
Pros: Once popular, simple to use.
Cons: Outdated, lack of innovation led to its closure.
EPages
First Use: 2000
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to set up, integrates with various marketplaces.
Cons: Limited customization options, small user base.
xtCommerce
First Use: 2003
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, scalable for medium to large businesses.
Cons: Requires technical knowledge, limited global presence.
Magento
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: Highly scalable, feature-rich, supports large stores.
Cons: Expensive, requires developer knowledge for customization.
osCommerce
First Use: 2000
Active: Yes
Pros: Free, customizable, large plugin library.
Cons: Outdated design, lacks modern features.
VirtueMart
First Use: 2004
Active: Yes
Pros: Works with Joomla, open-source, customizable.
Cons: Requires Joomla CMS, not as user-friendly.
nopCommerce
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, strong feature set, scalable.
Cons: Requires .NET knowledge, not as beginner-friendly.
Odoo
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: All-in-one business software, customizable.
Cons: Expensive for advanced features, requires expertise.
Tictail
First Use: 2012
Active: No (acquired by Shopify in 2018)
Pros: Free and easy to set up.
Cons: Limited customization, shut down after acquisition.
VTEX Enterprise
First Use: 2000
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-level, scalable, omnichannel solutions.
Cons: Expensive, steep learning curve.
Volusion
First Use: 1999
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, all-in-one solution for small businesses.
Cons: Poor scalability, limited features compared to competitors.
Shoper
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: User-friendly, tailored for the Polish market.
Cons: Limited global support, smaller community.
Quick.Cart
First Use: 2006
Active: Yes
Pros: Simple to use, lightweight.
Cons: Limited functionality, not ideal for larger stores.
3dCart (now Shift4Shop)
First Use: 1997
Active: Yes
Pros: Feature-rich, SEO-friendly, no transaction fees.
Cons: Complicated interface, requires some technical knowledge.
CS Cart
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Multi-vendor marketplace support, customizable.
Cons: Requires technical expertise, expensive for full features.
EC-CUBE
First Use: 2006
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Japan, open-source, customizable.
Cons: Limited global community, requires technical knowledge.
IBM WebSphere Commerce
First Use: 1996
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-level, scalable, strong customer support.
Cons: Expensive, complex to implement.
Haravan
First Use: 2014
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Southeast Asia, integrates with local marketplaces.
Cons: Limited to regional use, not as feature-rich globally.
Pimcore
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Flexible, combines CMS, eCommerce, and PIM.
Cons: Requires technical expertise, complex to implement.
Shoptet
First Use: 2009
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in the Czech market, easy to set up.
Cons: Limited customization, regional platform.
Lightspeed eCom
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Strong POS integration, scalable.
Cons: Expensive, fewer apps and themes than competitors.
Gambio
First Use: 2004
Active: Yes
Pros: German-based, easy to use, strong support for EU businesses.
Cons: Limited global reach, requires technical knowledge.
Modified
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: German-based, open-source.
Cons: Smaller community, less global reach.
JTL Shop
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: Free, German-based, robust inventory management.
Cons: Limited customization without technical expertise.
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
First Use: 2004
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-level, integrates well with Salesforce CRM.
Cons: Expensive, requires expertise to set up.
MakeShopKorea
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Tailored to Korean market, easy to use.
Cons: Limited outside of South Korea.
Google Wallet
First Use: 2011 (now part of Google Pay)
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, seamless integration with Google services.
Cons: Limited to digital payments, not as robust for full eCommerce solutions.
Plentymarkets
First Use: 2001
Active: Yes
Pros: All-in-one eCommerce solution, supports multiple sales channels.
Cons: Complex interface, not ideal for beginners.
Tray
First Use: 2012
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Brazil, integrates with local marketplaces.
Cons: Limited to Brazilian market, fewer global features.
CubeCart
First Use: 2003
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, free open-source version available.
Cons: Limited in customization without extensions, small community.
Braintree
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Supports multiple payment methods, seamless integration with PayPal.
Cons: Higher fees for smaller merchants, complicated setup for non-developers.
Ubercart
First Use: 2007
Active: Yes
Pros: Integrates with Drupal, flexible, open-source.
Cons: Requires Drupal CMS, steep learning curve.
Intershop
First Use: 1992
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-level, highly scalable, strong B2B features.
Cons: Expensive, complex to implement and manage.
Future Shop
First Use: Late 1990s
Active: No (discontinued)
Pros: Was one of the early eCommerce platforms.
Cons: Lacked innovation, eventually discontinued.
Kajabi
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Great for digital products and courses, all-in-one marketing tools.
Cons: Expensive for smaller creators, not ideal for physical products.
PayPal
First Use: 1998
Active: Yes
Pros: Widely used and trusted, easy to integrate.
Cons: High transaction fees, limited customer support.
OXID eShop
First Use: 2003
Active: Yes
Pros: German-based, flexible and scalable.
Cons: Requires technical knowledge, smaller community.
X-Cart
First Use: 2001
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, customizable, supports larger stores.
Cons: Requires technical expertise, paid features can be expensive.
eZ Publish
First Use: 1999
Active: Yes (rebranded as Ibexa)
Pros: Strong content management features, flexible.
Cons: Expensive enterprise solution, requires expertise.
Storeden
First Use: 2015
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to set up, integrates with multiple marketplaces.
Cons: Limited customization compared to larger platforms.
Drupal Commerce
First Use: 2011
Active: Yes
Pros: Flexible, open-source, integrates with Drupal.
Cons: Requires Drupal CMS, technical expertise needed.
Textalk
First Use: 1993
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, popular in Scandinavian markets.
Cons: Limited outside of Scandinavia, smaller feature set.
Ticimax
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Turkey, easy to use.
Cons: Limited outside of Turkey, lacks global features.
Smartstore
First Use: 2012
Active: Yes
Pros: Free and open-source, strong German community.
Cons: Limited compared to larger platforms, not ideal for global reach.
iPresta
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Customizable PrestaShop themes and modules.
Cons: Requires PrestaShop, limited beyond design services.
Wikinggruppen
First Use: 2007
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Nordic regions, strong local support.
Cons: Limited global reach, fewer customization options.
UltraCart
First Use: 2001
Active: Yes
Pros: Comprehensive eCommerce features, no transaction fees.
Cons: Dated interface, not as beginner-friendly.
Netsuite
First Use: 1998
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-level, integrates ERP, CRM, and eCommerce.
Cons: Expensive, complex to implement.
Open Classifieds
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: Simple and easy to set up for classified ads.
Cons: Limited functionality for full eCommerce operations.
Fastcommerce
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Latin America, low-cost.
Cons: Limited for larger businesses, fewer customization options.
Mietshop
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Great for small to medium German businesses, affordable.
Cons: Limited customization, focused on German market.
Proximis Web to Store
First Use: 2013
Active: Yes
Pros: Strong omnichannel solution, connects online and offline.
Cons: Expensive, complex to implement.
Thelia
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Free and open-source, customizable.
Cons: Requires technical knowledge, limited compared to competitors.
AfterBuy
First Use: 2002
Active: Yes
Pros: Strong inventory management, popular in Germany.
Cons: Limited global support, expensive add-ons.
Jetshop
First Use: 2003
Active: Yes
Pros: Scalable, feature-rich, strong support in Scandinavia.
Cons: Expensive, limited outside Scandinavia.
Craft Commerce
First Use: 2017
Active: Yes
Pros: Flexible and customizable, great for developers.
Cons: Requires Craft CMS, complex for non-technical users.
Xonic
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Small-scale, user-friendly for basic stores.
Cons: Limited for advanced eCommerce features, smaller user base.
Fortune3
First Use: 2001
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, offers web hosting.
Cons: Dated interface, not as feature-rich as competitors.
Clientexec
First Use: 2002
Active: Yes
Pros: Great for web hosting automation and billing.
Cons: Limited for non-web hosting businesses, lacks advanced customization.
Commerce Server
First Use: 1996
Active: Yes
Pros: Enterprise-grade, scalable for large organizations.
Cons: Expensive, requires expertise to implement.
TomatoCart
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Free, open-source, lightweight.
Cons: Limited features, requires technical knowledge.
Shopfa
First Use: 2012
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Iran, easy to set up.
Cons: Limited outside of Iran, fewer features than global competitors.
CloudCart
First Use: 2014
Active: Yes
Pros: Cloud-based, easy to use, strong support in Eastern Europe.
Cons: Limited global support, fewer customization options.
Spree
First Use: 2008
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, highly customizable, strong developer community.
Cons: Requires technical knowledge, limited out-of-the-box features.
Hybris
First Use: 1997
Active: Yes (now part of SAP Commerce Cloud)
Pros: Enterprise-level, highly scalable, omnichannel capabilities.
Cons: Expensive, complex to implement.
Arastta
First Use: 2015
Active: Yes
Pros: Open-source, user-friendly.
Cons: Smaller community, limited compared to larger platforms.
iCongo
First Use: Early 2000s
Active: No (merged with Hybris in 2011)
Pros: Was a strong B2B solution.
Cons: Merged into Hybris, no longer an independent platform.
Klarna Checkout
First Use: 2005
Active: Yes
Pros: Simplifies payment process, great for customers.
Cons: Higher fees for merchants, limited in some regions.
Comandia
First Use: 2014
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to use, strong in Spanish-speaking markets.
Cons: Limited global reach, smaller feature set.
Sazito
First Use: 2016
Active: Yes
Pros: User-friendly, targeted at Middle Eastern markets.
Cons: Limited outside the Middle East, smaller community.
Mondo Media
First Use: 2013
Active: Yes
Pros: Easy to set up, supports smaller businesses.
Cons: Limited scalability, smaller feature set.
Projesoft
First Use: 2010
Active: Yes
Pros: Popular in Turkey, customizable.
Cons: Limited outside Turkey, fewer global features.
Websale
First Use: 1996
Active: Yes
Pros: German-based, scalable, secure.
Cons: Limited outside of Europe, complex for beginners.
Store Systems
First Use: Early 2000s
Active: Yes
Pros: German-based, strong POS integration.
Cons: Limited global features, smaller community.