HellasCart vs OpenCart 2025 — Hosted vs Self-Hosted for Greek Businesses

Feature Comparison

Feature	HellasCart	OpenCart
Free forever plan	✓ Yes	~ Software free, hosting paid
Launch in ~5 minutes	✓	✗ Installation + setup required
Hosted SaaS	✓	✗ Requires a server
No technical maintenance	✓ Included	✗ Your responsibility
Full Greek language	✓ Native	~ Language file
Bank transfer	✓	✓
Stripe & PayPal	✓	✓ Via extension
Theme for free/second-hand items	✓ Unique feature	✗ Not available

Pricing

HellasCart

Free

Free forever plan · Paid from €X/month

Free forever plan

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OpenCart

€10–25/month

Hosting + extensions + developer time

Advantages

HellasCart Advantages

Free forever plan with no hosting costs
Launch in 5 minutes without installation
Zero maintenance — everything managed
Theme for free/second-hand goods

OpenCart Advantages

Open-source — full code control
Extension marketplace
No monthly fee if you already have hosting

Who Is Each Best For?

Choose HellasCart if…

SMBs without a technical team who want an immediate launch.

Choose OpenCart if…

Technical users who already have hosting available.

Migrate from OpenCart to HellasCart

Export products CSV
Create free HellasCart account
Import products
Configure payments
Go live in 5 minutes

Start free today →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HellasCart have a free plan?

Yes, a free forever plan with no hidden costs.

Do I need hosting for HellasCart?

No. It is fully hosted SaaS.

How fast can I start?

In ~5 minutes. No software to install.

What is the second-hand theme?

A unique theme for free/second-hand item stores — not available in OpenCart.

Who handles HellasCart updates?

We do — the platform updates automatically.

Start free today — launch your store in ~5 minutes

Free forever plan available. No credit card required.

✓ Free forever plan ✓ No transaction fees ✓ Bank transfer ✓ Greek support ✓ Second-hand theme

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HellasCart vs OpenCart