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About the service
OpenCart development is building an online store on a free, open-source platform that ships with a catalog, cart, and multi-language and multi-currency support out of the box. An OpenCart store suits businesses with a large product range that mainly need a solid store back office rather than a blog or media hub. Pricing starts from $2,000.
We start by analyzing your product range and how shoppers search for it, then build categories and filters that Google can index. Design, SEO, and development sit on one team, so your store gets a custom template, only the modules it needs, and local integrations — for stores selling in Ukraine, that means Nova Poshta, LiqPay, monobank acquiring, and fiscal receipts via a software cash register.
You get a fast store your manager runs on their own: products, prices, stock, and orders in one admin panel, sales analytics in GA4, and a Google Merchant Center feed. Already have a store? We’ll improve it or migrate it while keeping your page URLs.
- Time to launch
- from 5 weeks
- Price
- from $2,000
- Integrations
- payments and shipping
- Getting started
- free consultation
OpenCart vs. WooCommerce vs. Shopify
OpenCart makes sense when the store is the heart of the site, the catalog is large, and your team needs a simple store back office. A quick comparison:
| Criteria | OpenCart | WooCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | standalone store platform | WordPress plugin | hosted service |
| Platform cost | free, hosting only | free, hosting only | monthly subscription |
| Blog and content | via modules | everything WordPress offers | basic blog |
| Ukrainian payments and shipping | ready-made modules | ready-made plugins | via third-party apps |
If you need a strong blog and SEO pages next to the catalog, we recommend WooCommerce. If you don’t want to think about servers at all, Shopify.
Payments and shipping for stores selling in Ukraine
For stores that sell in Ukraine, we connect the services local shoppers already use. These are common integrations, not partnership programs: you sign the contracts with the providers, and we set up and test the modules.
- Nova Poshta — city, branch, or parcel locker selection and shipping costs in the cart;
- LiqPay or monobank online acquiring — card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay checkout;
- Checkbox or another software cash register (PRRO) — fiscal receipts for online payments;
- order notifications by Telegram and email, plus order sync to your CRM.
Migrating to OpenCart or away from it
A store migration moves your products, categories, customers, and orders to a new platform without throwing away what you’ve built up in search. We migrate stores to OpenCart from other platforms, and from OpenCart to WooCommerce or Shopify when a store has outgrown it.
- we take a full backup and list every page URL;
- we move products, photos, attributes, and reviews;
- we keep the URLs or set up 301 redirects;
- we check orders, payments, and indexing in Search Console.
We don’t guarantee rankings after a move, but we do everything we can so Google finds the same pages at their new addresses.
What's included
Catalog and filters
Categories, attributes, and filters that Google can index.
Catalog SEO
Readable URLs, category meta tags, and product markup — with no duplicate pages.
Payments
LiqPay, monobank acquiring, or another provider — cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Shipping
A Nova Poshta module with branches, parcel lockers, and shipping costs right in the cart.
Clean module setup
We check compatibility and install only the modules you need.
Speed
Caching, lightweight images, and a clean template keep the store fast on phones.
How we work
Platform choice
We review your products and processes and honestly compare OpenCart with the alternatives.
Catalog structure
We plan categories, filters, and the shopper’s path to checkout.
Design and build
We design the template, configure modules, and connect payments and shipping.
Import and launch
We load the products, test orders, and hand the admin panel over to your team.
What happens after launch
We fix bugs, make small edits and make sure every lead from the site reaches you.
We show you how to run the site
You learn to update texts, photos, services and articles yourself, no developer needed.
Every login is yours
Admin panel, domain, hosting, design files and analytics move to your account.
After that, it's up to you
Monthly tech support, SEO and site growth, only when you need them.
Packages and pricing
OpenCart store
- Template designed around your brand
- Catalog, filters, and product pages
- Payment and shipping integrations
- SEO-friendly categories and a Merchant Center feed
- Admin panel training for your manager
Store improvements
- New modules and integrations
- Fixing bugs and module conflicts
- Speed and technical SEO
- OpenCart and PHP version upgrades
Store migration
- Products, categories, customers, and orders
- URLs preserved or 301 redirects
- Payment and shipping checks
- Indexing monitored in Search Console
Frequently asked questions
How much does an OpenCart store cost?
A new turnkey OpenCart store starts from $2,000; the final price depends on the design, the number of products, and the payment and shipping integrations. Improvements and migrations are quoted separately, after we review the code, modules, and catalog size. The consultation and estimate are free.
How long does OpenCart development take?
A new store takes from 5 weeks. The timeline depends on the number of products, the design, and the integrations; importing a large catalog is planned as its own stage.
Which is better: OpenCart or WooCommerce?
It depends on the job. OpenCart is more convenient when the catalog and orders come first; WooCommerce wins when you also need strong content and a blog on WordPress. On the consultation call, we compare both options for your product range.
Can you connect Nova Poshta, LiqPay, and monobank?
Yes — these are standard integrations for stores selling in Ukraine. You sign the contracts with the payment and shipping providers, and we install the modules, configure them, and check everything with test orders.
Will we lose Google rankings after a migration?
Any move carries some risk, so we keep page URLs or set up 301 redirects and carry over the meta tags. After launch, we monitor indexing in Search Console. We can’t guarantee rankings, but we do everything we can to keep what you’ve built.
Do you work with stores on older OpenCart versions?
Yes. If your store runs on the 2.x or 3.x branch, we first check which modules work with the current version. Then we recommend a path: upgrade, improve, or migrate.
Other formats
We’ll show you your future website and what it will cost
Free consultation: we’ll dig into your niche and competitors and propose a structure, estimate, and timeline — even if you’re still comparing agencies.
- Estimate and timeline — before we start
- Payment in stages
- The site and all accounts are yours
After you send a request, our lead manager will contact you: they’ll give you a free consultation, discuss your goals, and answer your questions about strategy.