osCommerce
Pioneer open source e-commerce: ready-to-use store with multi-language, multi-currency and SSL transactions.
What is osCommerce?
osCommerce is a historically significant open source e-commerce solution for setting up online stores with ready-to-use features. It supports multi-language, unlimited categories and products, multiple currencies, temporary and permanent carts, secure SSL transactions and real-time shipping quotes.
What is osCommerce for?
- A merchant who wants an established online store platform with a large base of contributors and modules.
- A store with a large catalogue that needs unlimited categories and products.
- A business selling to international customers that needs multi-currency and multi-language.
Main benefits of osCommerce
One of the most established open source e-commerce platforms with the largest historical module base.
Unlimited categories and products with temporary and permanent cart.
Real-time shipping quotes with UPS and other carriers.
Secure transactions with integrated SSL.
Who should use osCommerce?
Merchants looking for a proven open source e-commerce platform with a long track record.
Is osCommerce the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a veteran open source e-commerce platform with many historical modules.
- If your business sells in multiple countries and needs multi-currency and multi-language.
- If you need real-time shipping quotes with carriers.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need a more modern, lighter platform, where CE Phoenix (an osCommerce fork) or OpenCart have a better UX.
- If the heavy install is a concern, as osCommerce takes up nearly 600 MB.
How to install osCommerce on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find osCommerce
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details; Softaculous sets up the database automatically.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install osCommerce on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of osCommerce.
Install osCommerce today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your osCommerce project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about osCommerce
Is osCommerce still actively supported?
Yes, although it's a veteran platform it still receives updates; for a more modern version based on the same technology, CE Phoenix is its successor.
Does osCommerce support multiple languages?
Yes, it includes multi-language and multi-currency support for selling to customers in different countries.
Launch your project with osCommerce today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.