What is OSCommerce?
This is a complete 'open source' ecommerce shop package. The site is live straight after installation and the user needs to replace the demo information and products with their own.
OSCommerce is 'open source'. This means there is no charge at all for the package and you can download it, customize it and add your own products completely free. Some hosting companies will install the package for you.
OSCommerce is tricky to customize and you need patience and to experience a learning curve to get it to your liking. Nevertheless it is not beyond the reach of of a competent IT user.
This open source software allows you to set up your own shop with payment processing shopping basket and gateways to online payment processors.
Demos of OSCommerce The product straight after installation |
What are OScommerce Templates?
These are pre-designed commerce templates designed in the oscommerce package with the controlling software installed for you to use to modify and administer your shopping front. They have had certain elements altered such as layout and colours to make the basic layout more attractive.
Almost all OSCommerce templates have been developed by commercial firms, so a fee is charged. It is best to buy these at outset if you intend to use them.
A selection of firms offering OSCommerce templates