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TO SCORE: For each yes you answer below, put a check in the boxes below. The program with the most checks is the right one for you.
Is this your very first ecommerce website?
If yes, CRE Loaded - easiest for new users.
Is this for a corporation that has multiple users who need different levels of access?
If yes, Magento.
Do you have a technical support person (mechanic) to call on when you want help?
If yes, Magento, CRE Loaded, or Zen Cart.
Is price (or free) more important than having lots of features?
If yes, osCommerce (free).
Do you need both lots of features and a free program?
If yes, Magento, Zen Cart, or CRE Loaded Standard.
Do you want a non-free program with lots of features?
If yes, CRE Loaded Pro.
Do you prefer to pay a little to get a little more?
If yes, Cube Cart or CartXpress.
Do you prefer a small amount of well-tested features?
If yes, Cube Cart.
Do you prefer to pay the most so you get the most?
If yes, CRE Loaded Pro, at $295.
Will you be selling "Business to Business" or wholesale instead of to retail customers?
If yes, CRE Loaded Pro B2B.
Do you prefer to do EVERYTHING yourself, avoiding complex features for the sake of simplicity that you can control?
If yes, osCommerce.
Do you want to automatically install the program from your web host's cPanel control panel?
If yes, osCommerce, Zen Cart, or Cube Cart.
Do you LIKE to program (fix cars), or are you motivated to learn?
If yes, osCommerce.
Do you want a whiz-bang program that runs on the newest technology?
If yes, Magento, with object-oriented programming with the Zend Engine.
Do you want lots of "bells & whistles" (extra features) in your store?
If yes, CRE Loaded or Magento.
Do you want a powerful program (horsepower) that can grow with you, even if it might be intimidating at first?
If yes, Magento or CRE Loaded. You do not need to use all the features until you are ready for them.
Will you want to upgrade your store frequently to take advantage of new features (including security features) as they come out?
If yes, Magento or Zen Cart, with one-click upgrades.
STILL NOT SURE? Schedule a one-hour consultation to discuss your businesses needs - we may save you thousands in the long run.
