nopCommerce README

The project's README from github.com/nopSolutions/nopCommerce. As one markdown file: README.md.

nopCommerce: free and open-source eCommerce solution

nopCommerce is the best open-source eCommerce platform. nopCommerce is free, and it is the most popular ASP.NET Core shopping cart.

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Key features

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nopCommerce architecture follows well-known software patterns and the best security practices. The source code is fully customizable. Pluggable and clear architecture makes it easy to develop custom functionality and follow any business requirements.

Using the latest Microsoft technologies, nopCommerce provides high performance, stability, and security. nopCommerce is also fully compatible with Azure and web farms.

Our clear and detailed documentation and online course for developers will help you start with nopCommerce easily.

The advantages of working with nopCommerce

nopCommerce offers powerful out-of-the-box features for creating an online store of any size and type.

nopCommerce is integrated with all the popular third-party services. You can find thousands of integrations on nopCommerce Marketplace.

The Web API plugin by the nopCommerce team lets you build integrations with third-party services or mobile applications using REST. The Web API plugin is available with source code and covers all methods of nopCommerce: backend and frontend. You can read more about it here.

Friendly members of the nopCommerce community will always help with advice and share their experiences. nopCommerce core development team provides professional support within 24 hours.

Store demo

Evaluate the functionality and convenience of nopCommerce as a customer and store owner.

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nopCommerce resources

nopCommerce official site: https://www.nopcommerce.com

nopCommerce YouTube: The Architecture behind the nopCommerce eCommerce Platform

Earn with nopCommerce

60,000 stores worldwide are powered by nopCommerce, and 10,000 new stores open every year. nopCommerce solution partners’ directory gets 80,000+ page views per year from store owners who are looking for a partner to build a store from scratch, migrate from another platform, or improve and customize an existing store.

Become a solution partner of nopCommerce and get new clients – learn more.

Create a new graphical theme or develop a new plugin or integration and sell it on the nopCommerce Marketplace.

Contribute

As a free and open-source project, we are very grateful to everyone who helps us to develop nopCommerce. Please find more details about the options and bonuses for contributors at contribute page.

nopCommerce (nopSolutions/nopCommerce)

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What is this?nopCommerce is a free, open-source eCommerce platform — a full shopping cart built on ASP.NET Core. Developed by a professional team since 2008, it has been downloaded over 3 million times and powers about 60,000 stores worldwide.
Is it a finished store I deploy, or a framework I build a store with?It is a complete, ready-to-run store application with a customer-facing storefront and an admin area, with out-of-the-box features for stores of any size. At the same time the source code is fully customizable, and its pluggable architecture lets developers add custom functionality.
How do I get it running?Download a release from the official site and deploy it as an ASP.NET Core app, or run it with Docker — supported out of the box, with Compose files in the repository. A live demo of the front end and admin area is available if you just want to look around first.
What does it need on the server — a particular runtime or database?It runs on .NET 9 and needs a database: MS SQL 2012 or higher by default, with PostgreSQL and MySQL also supported.
Is the whole thing free, or will I hit paid walls along the way?The platform itself is free and open-source. Paid offerings live around it: premium support services, a certified developer program, and a Marketplace where partners sell themes, plugins, and integrations.
Is this for developers only, or can a non-technical person run a store on it?Both. Store owners get a full admin area and out-of-the-box features, while customization and plugin development require ASP.NET Core skills — there is detailed documentation, an online course for developers, and professional support from the core team within 24 hours.
ASP.NET — does that mean I need Windows hosting?No. It is cross-platform and runs on Windows, Linux, or Mac, works with Docker, and is fully compatible with Azure and web farms.
Does it have a REST API for mobile apps or third-party integrations?Yes — the official Web API plugin covers all nopCommerce methods, both backend and frontend, and is available with source code, so you can connect mobile apps or external services over REST.
Can I try it before installing?Yes, the README links a demo store where you can evaluate nopCommerce both as a customer in the front end and as a store owner in the admin area.
How big is the ecosystem around it?Thousands of integrations are listed on the nopCommerce Marketplace, the active developer community counts more than 250,000 members, and 10,000 new stores open on the platform every year.
Does it handle account security out of the box?Yes, multi-factor authentication is supported out of the box, and the architecture follows well-known software patterns and security best practices.
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