Alternatives to WooCommerce.
PRESTASHOP
A dedicated ecommerce platform rather than a plugin on a content system. Suits shops where commerce is the whole purpose.
Installs via Softaculous or manually. Requires a supported PHP version and several extensions.
After installing, delete the install directory and rename the admin directory, which PrestaShop generates with a random name for security.
OPENCART
Lighter than PrestaShop, simpler to configure, with a smaller extension ecosystem.
MAGENTO
Powerful and very demanding. It generally needs dedicated resources rather than shared hosting. Check requirements carefully before committing.
CHOOSING BETWEEN THESE AND WOOCOMMERCE
WooCommerce suits shops where content and commerce sit together, and where finding help matters. The ecosystem is larger than any alternative.
A dedicated platform suits shops with complex commerce requirements: multiple stores, complex tax, advanced inventory.
FOR NIGERIAN SHOPS
Check that your payment gateway has a maintained module for the platform before choosing it. Paystack and Flutterwave support the major platforms, but coverage varies.
