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ShopFactory vs. LiteCommerce
Revision date: 30 Jul 2007
ShopFactory ecommerce software is available within several distribution packages containing different sets of features. This out-of-the box online store builder is simple for setup and primary configuration. ShopFactory ecommerce product has a very flexible template system with many options.
Unfortunately, this storefront builder is not open-sourced and its impossible to customize this product to suit your further needs (although several expensive additional plug-ins are available). The cost difference is very high, while LiteCommerce can be extended using dozens of add-ons offered for affordable prices. LiteCommerce can also be functionally extended using custom development service which allows achieving absolutely any custom functionality requested by ecommerce software owners.
General
Store operation
| Features |
ShopFactory |
LiteCommerce |
| Custom look & feel |
100% customizable CSS-based store layout
Static HTML pages
WYSIWYG HTML template editor
Image slideshow
Several predesigned layout schemas |
100% template-based storefront
100% CSS-compatible design
4 predesigned skin sets
Category & product thumbnail images
Build-in template editor: preview, edit
and restore templates
Built-in image and CSS editors
Support for WYSIWYG web editors (MS Frontpage, Dreamweaver and others) |
| Product presentation |
Unlimited number of products and categories
Unlimited category nesting
Unlimited number of product images
Switchable built-in page navigation styles
Visual choice for style properties |
Unlimited number of products and categories
Optimized for smooth performance with up to 7000 - 10000 products and 10000 categories
Unlimited category nesting
Unlimited number of product images
Member-only categories
One-click changes for products and categories presentation (lists, icons, tables, multi-column), menus and navigation bars layout, quick selection of product options to be shown to a customer (Showcase Organizer free add-on)
Unique WYSIWYG-editable layout for any product and category (Layout Organizer add-on) |
| Security |
Full SSL support
PGP encryption for sensitive data
Password-protected administrative access
Backup sub-system |
Full HTTPS/SSL support
Secure HTTPS/SSL administrative access
Password-protected administrative access
Real-time security notifications of all failed login attempts
List of recently logged admins
Backup sub-system
Storing images in DB or on the file system |
| Payment options |
Multi-currency support
Several payment gateways supported
PayPal support |
Accept payments in any currency
Real-time credit card processing
(Payment gateway support add-on),
dozens of payment gateways supported)
Manual (offline) credit card processing
PayPal payments
(Payment gateway support add-on)
Checks, purchase orders and phone orders |
| Shipping |
UPS/USPS shipping calculation
Shipping cost based on flate rate, weight, order total
International shipping
Several shipping methods for customers to choose from |
Real-time USPS, UPS, Intershipper, Australia Post and Canada Post shipping calculation (Real-Time Shipping Quotes add-on) Unlimited number of custom-defined delivery methods
Flate rate, weight, order total
and range based shipping
Different weight limits for different delivery methods
Handle international, domestic and local shipping
Allow your customers to choose delivery methods |
| Taxes |
Manual taxes setup on different basis |
Customizable tax calculation
Import/export predefined tax schemas
Product-specific taxes
Taxes & shipping fees depending on client's location
"Tax exempt" feature
GST/PST (Canadian tax system)
VAT (European tax system) |
| Custom functionality |
Not open source product
No custom modifications or design services
Several expensive add-ons |
Authorized custom development service
Authorized web design service
Dozens of available free and commercial open source add-ons for extended functionality
Open source code you can modify by yourself |
Marketing & Promotion
Revision date: 30 Jul 2007
ShopFactory is a Trademark of 3D3.COM Pty Ltd.
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