Shopware vs Magento Open Source Comparison

91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Shopware

Ecommerce Software

4.4 71 user ratings

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82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Magento Open Source

Ecommerce Software

4.2 377 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Shopware is an ideal tool to create an online shop that meets the changing demands of eCommerce. The tool helps to create interactive shopping experiences and unlimited connection possibilities for the owner. The user can meet the dynamic needs of e-commerce, leverage growth potential, and focus on the perfect customer experience. It has several out of the box features for smooth globalization of the user’s business. Shopware’s modular architecture enables users to launch quickly. The scalable, fully-customizable platform gives the users significant flexibility when it comes to adapting the software to meet your specific business requirements. Its dealer integration module allows users to create and manage storefronts for resellers and drop-shippers – a compelling feature for those who work with distributors or third-party sellers. The platform's key features are intuitive and have extremely rich content management capabilities, drag and drop design layouts, comprehensive multi-store, and flexible product and catalog-management tools. Read more	Magento Open Source is an expertly designed e-commerce platform helping small businesses get access to a flexible, digital commerce solution for successful online sales. Its intuitive features deliver a heap of complex e-commerce capabilities that let developers build unique online stores from scratch and boost sales in an instant. With Magento Open Source users get access to integrated checkouts, payment, and shipping facilities. Moreover, with this platform, businesses can widen their reach to a global level and sell products outside local channels. A comprehensive catalog management facility lets organizations design and curate individual product lists to cater to customer needs effectively. Also, businesses can optimize their web stores and applications to help customers purchase items in an instant and complete transactions securely. Furthermore, customers can even find products or services with site-wide search features equipped with multiple filters and functionalities alike. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 98% Reviews 75% Momentum 71% Popularity 87%	82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 91% Reviews 81% Momentum 60% Popularity 61%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 15 Highly Rated

Features

Total Features	12 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Catalog Management Helps managing and monitoring business product or service catalog Channel Management It is the process that assists businesses to develop various marketing strategies and techniques in order to reach out to the potential customer base as much as possible. Customer Accounts Facilitates maintaining and monitoring accounts of customers and records critical data concerning them Email Marketing Helps to do email marketing and customizes emails to make a good impression to audiences Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-store Management Provides technological help in electronically manage multiple stores using just a single platform Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Configurator Helps to configure or to design products almost exactly the way a specific customer wishes it to be Promotions Management Supports and assists in handling several promotional or marketing activities of a company online Returns Management Helps with the supply chain management including returns, gatekeeping, reverse logistics, etc. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Shopping Cart Helps to select a product or service displayed on the website, order it and eventually helps with the purchasing process + 9 More - Show Less	Catalog Management Helps managing and monitoring business product or service catalog Channel Management It is the process that assists businesses to develop various marketing strategies and techniques in order to reach out to the potential customer base as much as possible. Customer Accounts Facilitates maintaining and monitoring accounts of customers and records critical data concerning them Email Marketing Helps to do email marketing and customizes emails to make a good impression to audiences Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-store Management Provides technological help in electronically manage multiple stores using just a single platform Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Configurator Helps to configure or to design products almost exactly the way a specific customer wishes it to be Promotions Management Supports and assists in handling several promotional or marketing activities of a company online Returns Management Helps with the supply chain management including returns, gatekeeping, reverse logistics, etc. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Shopping Cart Helps to select a product or service displayed on the website, order it and eventually helps with the purchasing process + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 71 user ratings	4.2/5 377 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 57.7% Very Good 33.8% Average 4.2% Poor 1.4% Terrible 2.8%	Excellent 44% Very Good 38.7% Average 13.5% Poor 1.6% Terrible 2.1%
User Sentiments	Open-Source Flexibility, Easy to Use Backend, Extensive Customization Options, Strong Core Functionality Inadequate Plugin Compatibility, Occasional Bugs, Limited Plugin Availability for Specific Features, Overly Complex Features	Not Available
Review Summary	Shopware is a popular, open-source e-commerce platform praised for its flexibility, customization options, and user-friendly backend. While its robust features are well-received, users highlight the need for more robust documentation and better plugin quality. Some reviewers express concern about the expensive enterprise license and unpredictable pricing, recommending the open-source version for cost-effectiveness. While Shopware 6 offers an updated backend and streamlined design, a lack of experienced developers for this version and limited plugin availability can be drawbacks. Shopware's emphasis on API-first development enables integration with various systems and facilitates automation, making it a suitable choice for medium-sized businesses seeking a scalable e-commerce solution.	Magento Open Source is a powerful and flexible ecommerce platform praised for its extensive customization options and robust features. While users appreciate its potential to manage large product catalogs and enhance SEO, they frequently mention a steep learning curve and the need for expert developers. Additional common concerns include slow performance, high maintenance costs, and compatibility issues with third-party extensions, particularly during version updates.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Starter Edition Free Professional Edition Others Enterprise Edition Others Community Edition Free	Open Source Others Magento Commerce Custom
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