### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Shopping Cart Software Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Shopping Cart Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Shopping Cart Software Articles [![5 Best Free Shopping Cart Software in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1078_Learn_Article_%5BFree_Shopping_Cart_Software%5D_V1a.png "5 Best Free Shopping Cart Software in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-shopping-cart-software) [ ### 5 Best Free Shopping Cart Software in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-shopping-cart-software) Small business, big dreams? [ ![Devyani Mehta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devyani Mehta") DM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devyani-mehta) by Devyani Mehta [![Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/recap%20ecommerce%20report-GG.jpg "Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) [ ### Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) The e-commerce software market experienced significant changes in the past quarter caused by market corrections, changes in buyer behavior, and supply chain challenges. To understand how these changes impacted users, I analyzed the most recent G2 e-commerce reports data for fall 2022. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Social%20commerce%20platforms.jpg "What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) [ ### What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) The fact that social media is critical for e-commerce is obvious. There are billions of users on social media platforms, and many of them buy online. It is estimated that the number of social media users worldwide will reach 5.85 billion by 2027. In addition, sellers also use social media to share and promote their products—the value of social commerce sales worldwide is estimated at 2.9 trillion dollars by 2026. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ecommerce%20and%20industry%204.0%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/were%20open%20sign%20on%20shop%20door.jpg "Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One")](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) [ ### Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One ](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) If you sell online, you surely use an e-commerce platform or shopping cart software to create and manage your online store, track inventory and payments, and maybe personalize your buyers’ shopping experience. But your competitors also use similar tools—so what is your competitive advantage? [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/igor-miske-Px3iBXV-4TU-unsplash.jpg "How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) [ ### How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) If you are reading this, you have internet access and have probably already tried to buy something online. That's what e-commerce is about, at least from a buyer perspective. When it comes to sellers, things can be a lot more complicated. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu Show More ## Shopping Cart Software Discussions 0 [Which shopping cart platforms integrate with the most existing systems so an ecommerce team does not have to rebuild its entire tech stack when switching?](/discussions/which-shopping-cart-platforms-integrate-with-the-most-existing-systems-so-an-ecommerce-team-does-not-have-to-rebuild-its-entire-tech-stack-when-switching) Hi G2 community, I’m exploring which shopping cart platforms integrate with the most existing systems so an ecommerce team does not have to rebuild its entire tech stack when switching. Reviews in the[](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart)[shopping cart](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart) category suggest that integration depth can look very different depending on the existing environment: 1. [**Salesforce B2C Commerce**](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-b2c-commerce/reviews) is best known for connecting with Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud, and Service Cloud. How much specialist support is typically needed to make those connections useful? 2. [**Adobe Commerce**](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-commerce-formerly-magento-commerce/reviews) works with complex ERP, CRM, and PIM environments. Do the most important integrations remain developer-dependent after launch? 3. [**Shopware**](https://www.g2.com/products/shopware/reviews) uses an API-first, modular approach for ERP, accounting, logistics, and payment connections. How disruptive are plugin compatibility issues during updates? 4. [**Ecwid**](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) adds commerce to an existing WordPress, Drupal, or standalone website instead of replacing it. Is its lower integration ceiling a meaningful limitation for growing teams? Which connection appeared straightforward during evaluation but became the hardest one to reproduce during migration? The thing nobody really talks about is the difference between a platform having an integration listed versus that integration actually working smoothly day to day. Salesforce and Adobe Commerce both look impressive on paper but I've heard more than a few stories about integrations that needed a developer to babysit them after launch. Has anyone found one that's actually low-maintenance post-migration? Answered: Yashwathy Marudhachalam on July 24, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/which-shopping-cart-platforms-integrate-with-the-most-existing-systems-so-an-ecommerce-team-does-not-have-to-rebuild-its-entire-tech-stack-when-switching/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [What shopping cart app is most user-friendly for selling digital downloads and memberships together from the same storefront without hacking multiple tools together?](/discussions/what-shopping-cart-app-is-most-user-friendly-for-selling-digital-downloads-and-memberships-together-from-the-same-storefront-without-hacking-multiple-tools-together) Hello G2, I’m researching which shopping cart app is most user-friendly for selling digital downloads and memberships together from the same storefront without hacking multiple tools together. ThriveCart, SamCart, and Ecwid are the three names that appear most relevant, though only one seems to cover most of the workflow natively. The[](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart)[shopping cart](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart) category often focuses on physical products, so this use case is harder to compare. 1. [**ThriveCart**](https://www.g2.com/products/thrivecart/reviews) supports downloads, subscriptions, order bumps, and membership delivery through Learn and Learn+. Reviewers describe replacing WooCommerce and a separate course platform. 2. [**SamCart**](https://www.g2.com/products/samcart/reviews) is known for digital-product checkout, product pages, and upsell flows. Membership delivery may still require another platform. 3. [**Ecwid**](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) handles digital downloads and multichannel selling well, but its native membership capabilities are more limited. ThriveCart appears to cover the broadest part of the workflow, although checkout design and multi-item purchases can be restrictive. For creators using it daily, does ThriveCart function like a complete storefront, or does it still feel mainly like a checkout tool with membership features added around it? ThriveCart is probably the closest to a single tool for this. I've seen people use it to replace WooCommerce plus a separate course platform, and the one-time pricing makes the math easy. That said it still feels more like a checkout tool with membership stuff bolted on rather than a real storefront, so if you want a proper browsable shop it might feel a bit limited. Answered: Yashwathy Marudhachalam on July 24, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-shopping-cart-app-is-most-user-friendly-for-selling-digital-downloads-and-memberships-together-from-the-same-storefront-without-hacking-multiple-tools-together/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [Is Shopify worth the monthly fee for a small ecommerce store?](/discussions/is-shopify-worth-the-monthly-fee-for-a-small-ecommerce-store) Hi G2, Shopify being worth the monthly fee for a small ecommerce store depends on whether its integrated ecosystem saves enough time to offset the subscription and additional app costs. I’m researching where that calculation starts to make sense in practice. What I’m hoping to understand: - Whether the platform reduces everyday store maintenance - When its app ecosystem becomes necessary - How quickly transaction fees and paid apps raise the total cost - Whether a cheaper alternative remains manageable as the store grows A few options in the[](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart)[shopping cart](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart) category help frame the tradeoff: - [**Shopify**](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify/reviews) combines inventory, orders, payments, and store management in one dashboard. Reviewers praise its setup experience but note that apps and fees can accumulate. - [**Ecwid**](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) offers a lighter option for stores that already have a website, with a smaller app marketplace. - [**Square Online**](https://www.g2.com/products/square-online-formerly-weebly/reviews) works naturally for businesses already using Square in person, although its customization ceiling is lower. - [**PrestaShop**](https://www.g2.com/products/prestashop/reviews) removes the monthly subscription, but modules and maintenance can narrow the savings. What made Shopify worth the premium for your store, or what convinced you that a simpler alternative was enough? It really depends on how much you value not thinking about it. Shopify charges you for convenience and for a lot of small stores that trade is worth it, especially if your time has any value. Where it gets annoying is when you realize you're paying for 3-4 apps on top of the base plan just to do fairly standard stuff. At that point you start doing the math. Answered: Yashwathy Marudhachalam on July 24, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/is-shopify-worth-the-monthly-fee-for-a-small-ecommerce-store/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/shopping-cart/resources) - [1](/categories/shopping-cart/resources) - 2 - [3](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=3) - [4](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=6) - … - [24](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=24) - [25](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=25) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/shopping-cart/resources?discussions_page=3) ## Shopping Cart Software Reports Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Winter 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Shopping Cart Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report