1. StoreHippo
StoreHippo · Gurugram · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Headless e-commerce platform built in Gurugram.
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with CS-Cart
- Built in India (Gurugram)
E-commerce platforms & website builders · Alternatives
Best CS-Cart alternatives in India (2026)
CS-Cart is an e-commerce platforms & website builders product from CS-Cart, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to CS-Cart are StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Shopmatic (₹1,000/mo), Wix eCommerce (₹1,500/mo) and Squarespace Commerce (₹2,000/mo). Swiggy Minis is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a CS-Cart alternative
There is no free plan
CS-Cart has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
CS-Cart is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
CS-Cart does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
CS-Cart alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches CS-Cart's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CS-Cart (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | StoreHippo | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  BigCommerce | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Shopmatic | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Wix eCommerce | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Squarespace Commerce | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Browntape Marketplace | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zepo | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Shopaccino | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Etsy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  KartRocket (Shiprocket) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Simpl Checkout | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Elementor WooCommerce Builder | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Shopify | ₹1,994/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Swiggy Minis | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Instamojo Store | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  WooCommerce | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Shift4Shop | $41/month | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Sellfy | $22/month billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Square Online | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Swell | $29/month billed yearly (Starter) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 CS-Cart alternatives in detail
2. BigCommerce
BigCommerce · Austin · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Hosted e-commerce for growing brands.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
3. Shopmatic
Shopmatic · Singapore · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
E-commerce platform for Asian SMEs.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
4. Wix eCommerce
Wix · Tel Aviv · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Online store in Wix.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
5. Squarespace Commerce
Squarespace · New York · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Online store in Squarespace.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
6. Browntape Marketplace
Browntape · Goa · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.5/5
Marketplace order management.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with CS-Cart
- Built in India (Goa)
7. Zepo
Zepo · Mumbai · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
Indian e-commerce store builder.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with CS-Cart
- Built in India (Mumbai)
8. Shopaccino
Shopaccino · Jaipur · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
E-commerce platform built in Jaipur.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with CS-Cart
- Built in India (Jaipur)
9. Etsy
Etsy · Brooklyn · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.3/5
Marketplace for handmade and vintage.
Pay as you go
Free trial
10. KartRocket (Shiprocket)
Shiprocket · Gurugram · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
Store builder that became Shiprocket.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with CS-Cart
- Built in India (Gurugram)
CS-Cart alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free CS-Cart alternatives
How to choose a CS-Cart alternative
- Add up platform fee, transaction fee, apps and theme costs — the platform subscription is often the smallest line.
- Check COD, UPI and EMI support in checkout; they drive Indian conversion.
- If you sell mostly on marketplaces, a multichannel order tool may matter more than the storefront.
CS-Cart alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to CS-Cart in 2026?+
The closest matches to CS-Cart on App Advisor are StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), BigCommerce (₹2,400/mo), Shopmatic (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match CS-Cart, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to CS-Cart?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Swiggy Minis (Free), Instamojo Store (Free plan), WooCommerce (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to CS-Cart?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Shopaccino starts lowest at ₹999/mo. Swiggy Minis also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to CS-Cart?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including StoreHippo (₹3,500/mo), Browntape Marketplace (₹4,000/mo), Zepo (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
CS-Cart vs StoreHippo: which is better?+
StoreHippo is the closest match to CS-Cart in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Gurugram). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these CS-Cart alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in e-commerce platforms & website builders or a category CS-Cart also covers, and CS-Cart's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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