Open Source eCommerce Tools

Information taken from a presentation by Paola di Maio, Phuket-based open source advocate:

"Open Source CRM tools, like SugarCRM and CiviCRM offer complete, enterprise-class systems built on open source technologies, including PHP, MySQL, and the Apache Web server. The base packages are free to download and commercial versions of the software, supported, are also available for a fee Compiere for example is an ERP solution offering some CRM functionality. The Open for Business Project offers a suite of e-business applications under the MIT License, including CRM, ERP, and e-commerce features.

osCommerce is a leading Open Source online shop e-commerce solution available free under the GNU General Public License. It features a rich set of out-of-the-box online shopping cart functionality that allows store owners to setup, run, and maintain their online stores with minimum effort and with no costs, license fees osCommerce is used by 62,000 store owners, developers, designers, and enthusiasts. Other popular open source ecommerce solutions include Zen Commerce, and Vstore."