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CartForge

Open, self-hosted commerce platform with a one-time license.

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Product overview

Open, self-hosted commerce platform with a one-time license. Commonly chosen by teams with developer support. Suitable sizes: Small business, Mid-size.

Key features

  • Checkout
  • Custom fields
  • API access

Strengths

  • Full control
  • No monthly fees

Potential limitations

  • Requires hosting and maintenance

Best use cases

  • Custom catalogs
  • B2B ordering

FAQ

Alternatives

Shopfront

E-commerce

Subscription

Hosted online store builder with built-in checkout and inventory.

Best for: New online stores

  • Checkout
  • Inventory
  • Email marketing

Ideal size: Solo, Small business

Potential limitations: Transaction fees on some plans

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