Zencart vs. Magento: features comparisons

 

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ZenCart, which was initially based on osCommerce code but has developed dramatically and now it  is a fully independent product. Known for its long list of added features, ZenCart is PHP-based and uses a MySQL database and HTML components.

Zen Cart is unique in its own way. Some of its features are as under:

Wide Range of Administrative Tools:

a) You can configure image of products, customer details and other things very easily.
b) You can Edit HTML code if you have knowledge of HTML.
c) You can add/edit/delete product/category details.

Simple Installation

a) Built in installation tool can be used to install zencart.
b) A separate section for demo products.
c) Before installing zencart, you can check server and database requirements.

Status Mode of Customers

a) This feature can force your visitors to get registered before viewing the price of a product.
b) A visitor  can shop whatever he likes from your online stores.

Products and Proper Categories

a) You can add whatever category that suits your requirements.
b) You can a separate section for downloadable products such as video games, softwares, anti-virus etc.
c) You can one product in multiple categories as well.
d) Radio Button, check box, drop down menus can be added in your e-commerce website.

Some other Features

    * Multiple display modes
    * Multiple shipping options
    * Multiple payment options
    * Multiple ad banner controller
    * Multiple discounts and sales
    * Numerous Zen Cart Temples to choose from

As for Magento, here is a simple description: a basic, simple shopping cart that:

"paging” within a Wordpress blog—able to easily design it to look like the blog.
Does not require an SSL to work.
Does not require customers to set up an account.
Uses Google checkout AND Paypal as payment gateways.

Furthermore, one of the things that make Magento such a helpful tool to use when setting up an eCommerce site is the reports and analytics feature. This tool, which is built into the core Magento code, allows you to track sales, watch your shopping carts, learn about your customers, and analyze your traffic patterns, all from your administrative panel. You can also download all of the reports to an Excel spreadsheet or CSV to make it easier to keep track of your numbers.

In summary, as people always say: choose the one you like.