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Feature Set Ratings
Online Storefront
8.4
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
84%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 9/9 features
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 9/9 features
Product catalog & listings
8.7
87%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Product management
8.7
87%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Bulk product upload
8.0
80%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Branding
8.5
85%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile storefront
7.8
78%
8 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Product variations
8.2
82%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Website integration
8.6
86%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Visual customization
8.5
85%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
CMS
8.6
86%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Online Shopping Cart
8.0
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
80%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 2/2 features
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 2/2 features
Abandoned cart recovery
7.8
78%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Checkout user experience
8.3
83%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Online Payment System
8.7
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
87%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 1/1 features
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 1/1 features
eCommerce security
8.7
87%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
eCommerce Marketing
8.1
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
81%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 3/3 features
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 3/3 features
Promotions & discounts
8.5
85%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Personalized recommendations
7.6
76%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
SEO
8.1
81%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
eCommerce Business Management
8.0
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
80%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 5/5 features
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform ranks higher in 5/5 features
Multi-site management
8.7
87%
8 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Order processing
8.3
83%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Inventory management
6.8
68%
10 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Shipping
7.3
73%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Custom functionality
8.7
87%
9 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Security
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.4
WordPress
84%
WordPress ranks higher in 1/1 features
WordPress ranks higher in 1/1 features
Role-based user permissions
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
125 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.3
WordPress
83%
WordPress ranks higher in 2/2 features
WordPress ranks higher in 2/2 features
API
N/A
0 Ratings

8.3
83%
91 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
77 Ratings
Web Content Creation
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.2
WordPress
82%
WordPress ranks higher in 8/8 features
WordPress ranks higher in 8/8 features
WYSIWYG editor
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
118 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness
N/A
0 Ratings

7.8
78%
120 Ratings
Admin section
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
129 Ratings
Page templates
N/A
0 Ratings

8.3
83%
126 Ratings
Library of website themes
N/A
0 Ratings

8.8
88%
128 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design
N/A
0 Ratings

8.5
85%
127 Ratings
Publishing workflow
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
124 Ratings
Form generator
N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
105 Ratings
Web Content Management
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.4
WordPress
84%
WordPress ranks higher in 5/5 features
WordPress ranks higher in 5/5 features
Content taxonomy
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
111 Ratings
SEO support
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
116 Ratings
Bulk management
N/A
0 Ratings

7.8
78%
99 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions
N/A
0 Ratings

9.3
93%
120 Ratings
Community / comment management
N/A
0 Ratings

8.6
86%
119 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
- WordPress is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability, Implementation Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
83%
10 Ratings

8.9
WordPress
89%
167 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
WordPress
81%
37 Ratings
Usability
8.3
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
83%
7 Ratings

9.2
WordPress
92%
17 Ratings
Availability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

9.5
WordPress
95%
6 Ratings
Performance
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

8.6
WordPress
86%
4 Ratings
Support Rating
8.2
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
82%
7 Ratings

6.5
WordPress
65%
21 Ratings
In-Person Training
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
WordPress
70%
1 Rating
Online Training
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
WordPress
100%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
8.2
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
82%
1 Rating

9.0
WordPress
90%
18 Ratings
Product Scalability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
WordPress
100%
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
WordPress
If your business relies heavily on content creation, and particularly on blog posts, then WordPress is really the best option you have. But if you don't have a blog, you only need static pages, or you want to build an eCommerce site, then you might want to explore other alternatives.
Digital Content Lead
Tavano TeamInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Pros
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 employeesWordPress
- WordPress is incredibly easy to set up and get running with little to no technical knowledge. Most web hosts will do it for you, since it's so easy.
- With thousands of themes available for free and for low cost, WordPress can accommodate any design you can imagine.
- The community behind WordPress is generous, and there are loads of educational opportunities both online and in person to learn and connect with other users.
Owner | Principal
LMK Web Design & ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 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
WordPress
- WordPress breaks often so you need to have someone who understands how to troubleshoot, which can take time and money.
- Some plugins are easier to customize than others, for example, some don't require any coding knowledge while others do. This can limit your project if you are not a coder.
- WordPress can be easily hacked, so you also need someone who can ensure your sites are secure.

Verified User
Manager in Human Resources
Events Services Company, 51-200 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
—WordPress
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 8.1
Based on 37 answers
My rating is based on the knowledge I have of the community that WordPress has had built around it for years now. It's as solid as it comes when you talk about community involvement and expansion. There's no other CMS out there that can match-up with it, hands down.
VP of Online Marketing
mriexinger@gmail.comMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Usability
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
WordPress
WordPress 9.2
Based on 17 answers
I give it an 8 rating because it's a great piece of open-source software that can be customized easily. There is an ease of use and the customizations are a treat. There are a lot of themes to choose from (though paid themes are the best as they provide more support).

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesReliability and Availability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 9.5
Based on 6 answers
Anyone can visit WordPress.org and download a fully functional copy of WordPress free of charge. Additionally, WordPress is offered to users as open-source software, which means that anyone can customize the code to create new applications and make these available to other WordPress users.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Performance
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 8.6
Based on 4 answers
Mostly, any performance issues have to do with using too many plugins and these can sometimes slow down the overall performance of your site. It is very tempting to start adding lots of plugins to your WordPress site, however, as there are thousands of great plugins to choose from and so many of them help you do amazing things on your site.If you begin to notice performance issues with your WordPress site (e.g. pages being slow to load), there are ways to optimize the performance of your site, but this requires learning the process. WordPress users can learn how to optimize their WordPress sites by downloading the WPTrainMe WordPress training plugin (WPTrainMe.com) and going through the detailed step-by-step WordPress optimization tutorials.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Support 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 employeesWordPress
WordPress 6.5
Based on 21 answers
WordPress itself only has community service so your experience will depend on where you turn. Online, through forums and community boards, support is rudimentary but effective. You can easily turn to your local community and find exceptional individuals who know and use WordPress regularly for more advanced, inexpensive, support. I'm rating this less than 10 because of the lack of any formal support provided by a company.

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesIn-Person Training
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 7.0
Based on 1 answer
Varies by the person providing training. High marks as it's incredibly easy to find experienced individuals in your community to provide training on any aspect of WordPress from content marketing, SEO, plugin development, theme design, etc. Less than 10 though as the training is community based and expectations for a session you find may fall short.

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesOnline Training
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It is very easy to find online resources to learn how to do just about anything with WordPress.
Web Developer
BeeDragon Web ServicesInternet, 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 employeesWordPress
WordPress 9.0
Based on 18 answers
WordPress is not a great solution if you have:1) A larger site with performance / availability requirements.2) Multiple types of content you want to share - each with its own underlying data structure.3) Multiple sites you need to manage.For very small sites where these needs are not paramount, WordPress is a decent solution

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Marketing
Marketing and Advertising Company, 11-50 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
WordPress
We have considered and operated within Shopify and Squarespace. Both serve their purpose for niche clients, but we do recommend WordPress as being the superior option. We find that WordPress is easier to use and offers maximum scalability while the others are more challenging to design, code, configure and launch.

Verified User
Account Manager in Marketing
Design Company, 11-50 employeesScalability
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 10.0
Based on 1 answer
WordPress is completely scalable. You can get started immediately with a very simple "out-of-the box" WordPress installation and then add whatever functionality you need as and when you need it, and continue expanding. Often we will create various WordPress sites on the same domain to handle different aspects of our strategy (e.g. one site for the sales pages, product information and/or a marketing blog, another for delivering products securely through a private membership site, and another for running an affiliate program or other application), and then ties all of these sites together using a common theme and links on each of the site's menus.Additionally, WordPress offers a multisite function that allows organizations and institutions to manage networks of sites managed by separate individual site owners, but centrally administered by the parent organization. You can also expand WordPress into a social networking or community site, forums, etc.The same scalability applies to web design. You can start with a simple design and then scale things up to display sites with amazing visual features, including animations and video effects, sliding images and animated product image galleries, elements that appear and fade from visitor browsers, etc.The scaling possibilities of WordPress are truly endless.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Return 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 employeesWordPress
- WordPress helps us reduce website management costs because we can oversee updates in-house.
- WordPress is easy to use, reducing the amount of time we spend on website management.
- The ease of use enables us to offer website management for clients, helping us grow our capabilities/business.
Account Director
Mulberry Marketing CommunicationsPublic Relations and Communications, 11-50 employees