# CodeIgniter, Slim Framework vs OpenCart Comparison | | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 58 | 6 | 106 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (85 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (70 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (78 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (69 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (82 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CodeIgniter #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Slim Framework #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### OpenCart #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Shopping Cart | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CodeIgniter** | N/A | N/A | | **Slim Framework** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenCart** | 8.8/10 | 30 | #### Administration | Feature | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | | **Cart Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | | **Shipping Information Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Payment Gateway Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | | **E-commerce Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Email Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | #### Cart Management | Feature | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi Cart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | | **Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (26 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | | **Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to CodeIgniter (1):** [PHP Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-web-frameworks) **Unique to Slim Framework (1):** [PHP Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-web-frameworks) **Unique to OpenCart (1):** [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopping-cart) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | OpenCart | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 69.8% | 66.7% | 83.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.5% | 33.3% | 12.6% | | **Enterprise** | 5.7% | 0% | 4.2% | ### By Industry #### CodeIgniter - **Computer Software:** 37.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8% - **Internet:** 9.4% - **Management Consulting:** 3.8% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 1.9% - **Computer Networking:** 1.9% - **Education Management:** 1.9% - **Financial Services:** 1.9% - **Higher Education:** 1.9% - **Other:** 17.0% #### Slim Framework - **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 16.7% - **Education Management:** 16.7% - **Construction:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 16.7% #### OpenCart - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0% - **Computer Software:** 14.7% - **Retail:** 13.7% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Food & Beverages:** 3.2% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.2% - **Program Development:** 3.2% - **Design:** 2.1% - **Human Resources:** 2.1% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.1% - **Other:** 30.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CodeIgniter - [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Laravel](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (158 reviews) - [CakePHP](https://www.g2.com/products/cakephp/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Symfony](https://www.g2.com/products/symfony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Laminas Project (formerly Zend Framework)](https://www.g2.com/products/laminas-project-formerly-zend-framework/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Yii](https://www.g2.com/products/yii/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Phalcon](https://www.g2.com/products/phalcon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Modx](https://www.g2.com/products/modx/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Laravel Development Services](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel-development-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Silex](https://www.g2.com/products/silex/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) ### Alternatives to Slim Framework - [Laravel](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (158 reviews) - [Symfony](https://www.g2.com/products/symfony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [CakePHP](https://www.g2.com/products/cakephp/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Laminas Project (formerly Zend Framework)](https://www.g2.com/products/laminas-project-formerly-zend-framework/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Phalcon](https://www.g2.com/products/phalcon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Silex](https://www.g2.com/products/silex/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Yii](https://www.g2.com/products/yii/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Laravel Development Services](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel-development-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Modx](https://www.g2.com/products/modx/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (13 reviews) ### Alternatives to OpenCart - [PrestaShop](https://www.g2.com/products/prestashop/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (160 reviews) - [osCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/oscommerce/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (31 reviews) - [Zen Cart](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-cart/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Ecwid](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (405 reviews) - [Square Online (formerly Weebly)](https://www.g2.com/products/square-online-formerly-weebly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (482 reviews) - [Salesforce B2C Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-b2c-commerce/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (594 reviews) - [Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce)](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-commerce-formerly-magento-commerce/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (609 reviews) - [Shopware](https://www.g2.com/products/shopware/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews) - [SamCart](https://www.g2.com/products/samcart/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (101 reviews) - [Salesforce B2B Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-b2b-commerce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (300 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### CodeIgniter No discussions available for this product. ### Slim Framework No discussions available for this product. ### OpenCart - Title: [How good is OpenCart?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-opencart) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Let discuss about scenario. Scenario 1 - For a non technical user it is very sophisticated eCommerce solution provided by Opencart LTD. It is user..." - Title: [how to implement product caching](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29422-how-to-implement-product-caching) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Do you have some more info about the OC version you`re using and which theme. Cache should work out of the box and this could be server related issue." - Title: [Can you do something about your Captcha?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12169-can-you-do-something-about-your-captcha) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can download and use Opencart 3.0.3.8. https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=cms/download/history There are modules on marketplace as well check..." - Title: [Why is OpenCart bad?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-opencart-bad) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Sometimes modules may not work very integrated with each other." - Title: [Is OpenCart free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-opencart-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes the original script of Opencart is completely free to build a store online." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/codeigniter-vs-slim-framework-vs-opencart)