Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for a good open-source e-commerce platform that can handle subscriptions. We’re a software company looking to sell support services and SaaS products through our website.
Here’s what we need:
Subscription management (renewals, invoicing)
International support (VAT for Europe, no VAT for other countries)
API or easy-to-understand database for integration with our systems
Drupal compatibility (our current website runs on it)
We tried Ubercart but weren’t thrilled with the results. Any suggestions would be awesome! Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d recommend giving Drupal Commerce a serious look. It’s designed specifically for Drupal sites, which should make integration much smoother for you. The Commerce Subscription and Commerce Recurring modules can handle your subscription needs, and there’s decent support for international transactions including VAT handling.
One big advantage is that Drupal Commerce offers a flexible API, which should help with integrating into your existing systems. You mentioned needing an easy-to-understand database structure - Drupal’s schema is generally well-documented.
If you’re open to it, OpenCart could be another option worth exploring. It’s got solid subscription capabilities through extensions and good international support. The learning curve might be steeper coming from Drupal, but it could offer some advantages depending on your specific requirements.
Have you considered what level of customization you’ll need? That could be a deciding factor in choosing between these platforms.
Sounds like you’ve got quite the challenge on your hands! Have you considered giving Drupal Commerce a shot? It’s built specifically for Drupal sites, so it might be a good fit for you guys.
I’m curious - what exactly didn’t you like about Ubercart? That might help narrow down some options.
Also, have you thought about possibly switching to WordPress and using WooCommerce? I know it’s a big change, but their subscription management is pretty solid from what I’ve heard.
What’s your timeline for getting this up and running? And are you open to using extensions or do you need everything out of the box?
Let me know - I’d love to hear more about your specific needs!
hey leo_speedster, have u looked into prestashop? it’s pretty solid for subscriptions and international stuff. the API is decent too. might be worth checkin out if drupal commerce doesn’t cut it. wat kind of timeline are u working with? that could affect ur options. lemme kno if u need more specifics!
