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Based on 19 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 1 feature set: eCommerce Business Management
- Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 4 feature sets: Online Storefront, Online Shopping Cart, Online Payment System, eCommerce Marketing
Online Storefront
8.4
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
84%
8.8
Ecwid by Lightspeed
88%
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 5/9 features
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 5/9 features
Product catalog & listings
8.7
87%
10 Ratings
9.7
97%
12 Ratings
Product management
8.7
87%
10 Ratings
8.9
89%
12 Ratings
Bulk product upload
8.0
80%
9 Ratings
7.7
77%
5 Ratings
Branding
8.5
85%
10 Ratings
8.1
81%
10 Ratings
Mobile storefront
7.8
78%
8 Ratings
9.4
94%
10 Ratings
Product variations
8.2
82%
9 Ratings
9.1
91%
12 Ratings
Website integration
8.6
86%
9 Ratings
9.4
94%
11 Ratings
Visual customization
8.5
85%
10 Ratings
8.0
80%
12 Ratings
CMS
8.6
86%
10 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Online Shopping Cart
8.0
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
80%
8.8
Ecwid by Lightspeed
88%
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 2/2 features
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 2/2 features
Abandoned cart recovery
7.8
78%
9 Ratings
8.4
84%
10 Ratings
Checkout user experience
8.3
83%
10 Ratings
9.1
91%
10 Ratings
Online Payment System
8.7
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
87%
9.4
Ecwid by Lightspeed
94%
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 1/1 features
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 1/1 features
eCommerce security
8.7
87%
9 Ratings
9.4
94%
11 Ratings
eCommerce Marketing
8.1
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
81%
8.5
Ecwid by Lightspeed
85%
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 3/3 features
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 3/3 features
Promotions & discounts
8.5
85%
9 Ratings
9.1
91%
10 Ratings
Personalized recommendations
7.6
76%
9 Ratings
7.8
78%
6 Ratings
SEO
8.1
81%
9 Ratings
8.5
85%
8 Ratings
eCommerce Business Management
8.0
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
80%
7.9
Ecwid by Lightspeed
79%
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 3/5 features
Ecwid by Lightspeed ranks higher in 3/5 features
Multi-site management
8.7
87%
8 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Order processing
8.3
83%
10 Ratings
8.7
87%
12 Ratings
Inventory management
6.8
68%
10 Ratings
7.8
78%
10 Ratings
Shipping
7.3
73%
9 Ratings
7.8
78%
11 Ratings
Custom functionality
8.7
87%
9 Ratings
7.3
73%
12 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Ecwid by Lightspeed is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability, Support Rating
- CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform and Ecwid by Lightspeed are tied in 1 area: Implementation Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
83%
10 Ratings
9.0
Ecwid by Lightspeed
90%
12 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings
9.6
Ecwid by Lightspeed
96%
2 Ratings
Usability
8.3
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
83%
7 Ratings
8.8
Ecwid by Lightspeed
88%
7 Ratings
Availability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Ecwid by Lightspeed
91%
1 Rating
Performance
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
Ecwid by Lightspeed
82%
1 Rating
Support Rating
8.2
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
82%
7 Ratings
8.5
Ecwid by Lightspeed
85%
7 Ratings
Implementation Rating
8.2
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
82%
1 Rating
8.2
Ecwid by Lightspeed
82%
1 Rating
Product Scalability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
Ecwid by Lightspeed
82%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
For quickly setting up a most intuitive online marketplace, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor is the best one. The software is very well suited for those who have some basic knowledge about backend customization, installation, server setup, proper server configuration etc. Though I'm sure the support team will get you up and running. Only few third-party service providers are very professional, provide honest service and will help you to run your business smoothly. I would highly recommend to use CS-Cart Multi-Vendor.
Founder
M Dot MediaMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid is absolutely perfect for any business that is looking to start out with online sales and mobile point-of-sale. Many times, business owners may have limited experience in setting up a website or point-of-sale. Having to spend on this expertise with a limited budget can be frustrating. Ecwid allows you to have great results even if you are a novice.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Food & Beverages Company, 1-10 employeesPros
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
- Quick and easy set up of a multi-vendor marketplace
- Very easy-to-use page designer
- Huge marketplace of add-ons to cover pretty much anything you need

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 1-10 employeesEcwid by Lightspeed
- Clarity - there has been very little confusion and need to reach out to Customer Support for help
- Consistency - no big, crazy updates or changes have been made to the format of Ecwid during my time using it, so I know when I log in to preform my business tasks I can always locate what I need and accomplish what is at hand easily
- Simplicity - everything is so clear and straightforward. It's like e-commerce for dummies.
Owner
Headland HomesteadFarming, 1-10 employees
Cons
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
- The high cost of the platform itself and plugins.
- Unavailability of the mobile application in the basic version of the platform.
- Relatively difficult process of installing updates if you are new to IT.
Founder & CEO
WabrumApparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees
Ecwid by Lightspeed
- Recurring billing - ability to bill subscription customers without having to go to my payment gateway
- Robust order management - very limited in managing orders, therefore I had to subscribe to a different software
- Expensive customization - if you want to customize anything, it is very expensive

Verified User
Professional in Corporate
Medical Device Company, 1-10 employeesPricing Details
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Ecwid by Lightspeed
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
$0
Ecwid by Lightspeed Editions & Modules
Edition
Free | $0 |
---|---|
Venture | $15 |
Business | $35 |
Unlimited | $99 |
- none
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 9.6
Based on 2 answers
The value given by Ecwid is unmatched. When combined with the ease of use of the product, it is a no-brainer to continue to use the product. The only thing that could cause us to switch is if some feature we needed which is not available which is unlikely based on the feature list we reviewed when making the decision to go with them.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Food & Beverages Company, 1-10 employeesUsability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform 8.3
Based on 7 answers
The software consists of most of all e-commerce related features. Also, there are plenty of third party addons are available in the market which can improve our business. There are a lot of powerful themes available in the cs cart market which improve the look and feel on the front store.If CS-cart adjusted the price on their software license cost, controlling the third party addon cost and provide more freelancers with cheaper hourly rate for the customization on the cs-cart multi vendor software, the cs-cart company can be a master among other e-commerce software companies in the world.
DIRECTOR
OISIA PRIVATE LIMITEDComputer Software, 1-10 employees
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 8.8
Based on 7 answers
I gave a 9 instead of a 10 only because I haven't figured out a function or two. I believe it has less to do with Ecwid's overall usability and more to do with my own understanding and skill level, but regardless, it may also have something to do with the limits of Ecwid's functions.
Owner
Headland HomesteadFarming, 1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 9.1
Based on 1 answer
Always available. Very reliable

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 1-10 employeesPerformance
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Good overall performance both in desktop and mobile

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 1-10 employeesSupport Rating
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform 8.2
Based on 7 answers
inside of the support subscription, they give me all the time a fast answer and you can ask in a community forum also other users. But i miss a free support/chat like other solutions.

Verified User
Manager in Other
Luxury Goods & Jewelry Company, 1-10 employeesEcwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 8.5
Based on 7 answers
I have always received the support I need in a timely manner. I enjoy receiving emails every week on trending business topics and new suggestions. They often serve as a reminder for me to include new e-commerce tools into our strategy. And I've always had great experiences with reaching out to the support team with specific questions.
Owner
Headland HomesteadFarming, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Mostly extremely easy to implement, both back-end logic as well as styling. Great addon marketplace helped, particularly around payment options.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 1-10 employeesEcwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Fast and simple implementation of Ecwid's solutions. Easy to learn and navigate

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 1-10 employeesAlternatives Considered
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
It's a one-time payment and the entire CMS is in your control, can list unlimited products and vendors. no need to depend on an e-commerce platform to pay huge commissions. promote your own brand globally. change the looks of your listing with multiple themes, there are vast add on and page themes to enhance look and controls.
Md
LehbazaarBusiness Supplies & Equipment, 1-10 employees
Ecwid by Lightspeed
We sell a product that requires certain controls to sell and most of the companies we researched had specific policies preventing us from selling on their platform. We aren't selling anything dangerous, they are parts of ammunition (the shell casings) and not entire ammunition rounds. Most other vendors restrict the sales of firearms and ammunition, but even when just selling a part used to create ammunition, we were still restricted. I'm not really sure why they restrict sales of products like ours from different vendors. Ecwid had no such restrictions and were happy to confirm that for us.
Web Administrator
Jameson PublishingConsumer Goods, 51-200 employees
Scalability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Ecwid by Lightspeed
Ecwid by Lightspeed 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Good scalability. I use the second plan and there are 2 more plans that I could use if I needed other features or services

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 1-10 employeesReturn on Investment
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
- Positive impact in learning to set up a shopping cart
- ROI is questionable, as we are still building our business model
- Positive impact on our business model and direction

Verified User
Engineer in Corporate
Marketing & Advertising Company, 1-10 employeesEcwid by Lightspeed
- We have not been able to measure the ROI as of yet, as we cannot get out of the gate with customization required.
- It can be implemented quickly for basic online stores.
- Once the system is configured, ROI will dramatically go up.
Founder & Director
Pro Act SolutionsEvents Services, 1-10 employees