{"id":6141,"date":"2021-12-06T14:41:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.secomm.vn\/?p=6141"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:53:25","slug":"saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"SaaS Ecommerce Platforms Vs Open Source Ecommerce Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2516c7;color:#2516c7\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2516c7;color:#2516c7\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#1_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\" >1. SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#Advantages_of_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\" >Advantages of SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#Disadvantages_of_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\" >Disadvantages of SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#2_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\" >2. Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#Advantages_of_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\" >Advantages of Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-platforms-vs-open-source-ecommerce-platforms\/#Disadvantages_of_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\" >Disadvantages of Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"short-desc\">The technological infrastructure is regarded as the core value for the whole eCommerce system, and selecting an appropriate platform will assist firms in growing sustainably and developing extensively in the market.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"short-desc\">Businesses must first grasp the benefits and drawbacks of each type of platform before making a decision. Ecommerce platforms are classified into two groups based on their implementation characteristics: SaaS (Software as a Service) Platforms and Open Source Platforms.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><b>1. SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/saas-ecommerce-platforms-haravan-shopify-bigcommerce\/\">A SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/a> is a service delivery paradigm for developing a software-based website system. Data is kept on the provider&#8217;s server system under this approach, and that platform is in charge of dealing with technical concerns for the business.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5544\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AAA-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 1 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AAA-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AAA-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AAA-min-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many Vietnamese firms use SaaS platforms like Haravan, Shopify, and BigCommerce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Available eCommerce system<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The provider pre-designs the SaaS platform for the full system, from hosting, interface, and features to technological infrastructure maintenance. As a result, organizations can quickly create and manage a website system without worrying about technological concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the platform developer offers firms 24\/7 assistance through live chat, desk help, or a hotline while the platform is in operation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5547\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-3-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 4 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-3-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-3-min-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-3-min-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Haravan platform&#8217;s website management interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5546\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-4-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 5 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-4-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-4-min-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-4-min-768x411.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shopify platform&#8217;s website management interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5545\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-5-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 6 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-5-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-5-min-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-5-min-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BigCommerce platform&#8217;s website management interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong><span class=\" jss5456 jss5650\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~0~0\" class=\"jss5458 jss5651\">Various <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5456 jss5652\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~1~0\" class=\"jss5458 jss5653\">interfaces\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5456 jss5654\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~2~0\" class=\"jss5458 jss5655\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5456 jss5656\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~3~0\" class=\"jss5458 jss5657\">functionalities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The SaaS eCommerce Platform includes a multitude of functionality and appealing UX\/UI interfaces, making it suitable for a variety of businesses.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\" jss5669 jss6101\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~0~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6102\">Furthermore,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6103\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~1~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6104\">these\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6105\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~2~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6106\">platforms\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6107\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~3~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6108\">include\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~3~1\" class=\"jss5671 jss6109\">a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6110\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~4~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6111\">wide\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~4~1\" class=\"jss5671 jss6112\">range\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~4~2\" class=\"jss5671 jss6113\">of\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~4~3\" class=\"jss5671 jss6114\">essential\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6115\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~5~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6116\">eCommerce <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6117\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~6~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6118\">functions,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6119\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~7~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6120\">including <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6122\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~8~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6123\">product\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6124\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~9~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6125\">administration,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6126\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~10~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6127\">order\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~10~1\" class=\"jss5671 jss6128\">management,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6129\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~11~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6130\">customer\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~11~1\" class=\"jss5671 jss6131\">management, marketing<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6134\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~13~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6135\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6136\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~14~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6137\">business analysis, <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6138\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~15~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6139\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6140\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~16~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6141\">reporting <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6142\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~17~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6143\">to <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6144\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~18~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6145\">let <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6146\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~19~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6147\">firms <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6148\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~20~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6149\">quickly\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6150\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~21~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6151\">develop\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6152\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~22~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6153\">an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6154\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~23~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6155\">e-commerce\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss5669 jss6156\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~24~0\" class=\"jss5671 jss6157\">website. Moreover, extensions such as Omni-channel, Affiliate Marketing, E-Payment, E-Logistic, and so on are constantly added to these platforms to strengthen the e-commerce system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Quick implementation<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The time it takes to establish a website on a SaaS eCommerce Platform is quite fast, ranging from 1 to 7 days on average, depending on the website&#8217;s setup.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Affordable investment budget<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The initial building cost is pretty cheap because firms would pay monthly or yearly use fees (subscription-based) to establish a website using SaaS eCommerce Platforms, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haravan:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Standard (200,000 VND\/month): Appropriate for independent sellers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Pro (600,000 VND\/month): For organizations who wish to implement Omnichannel<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Grow (1,500,000 VND\/month): For firms need automating processes to take care of and resell current customers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Scale (3,000,000 VND\/month): Help establish loyal customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify<\/a>:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Basic Shopify ($29\/month): Suitable for new businesses with small sales.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Shopify ($79\/month): Appropriate for growing online enterprises<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Advanced Shopify ($299\/month): Ideal for firms that need to expand and want advanced reporting capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BigCommerce:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard: $29.95\/month for businesses with more than $50,000 in revenue<\/li>\n<li>Plus: $79.95\/month for enterprises with more than $180,000 in revenue<\/li>\n<li>Pro: $299.95\/month for companies with more than $400.000 in revenue<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise: For firms with high sales volumes, costs will be calculated depending on the brand&#8217;s online sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aside from the monthly\/yearly licensing charge, businesses must pay extra expenditures such as interface fees, new features, expanding the number of backend users, and POS (Point of Sale) to grow the eCommerce system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_SaaS_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages of SaaS eCommerce Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Having no control over the source code and data<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Because the enterprise&#8217;s whole website system is housed on the provider&#8217;s server, ownership and control of the website source code will belong to that platform, not the firm.\u00a0 Businesses who transfer platforms can no longer utilize the previous site source code and must rebuild from scratch on the new platform. Moreover, data loss or misalignment is usually unavoidable.<\/p>\n<p>The enterprise&#8217;s data, like the source code, is likewise kept on the provider&#8217;s server, thus ownership and control over the data remains constrained. There are many difficulties for not owning and controlling data, such as linking data between departments, customizing users, and so on.<\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Poor scalability and flexibility<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Because the website system depends on the SaaS platform, customization and expansion are currently limited. When it comes to upgrading existing features, developing new functions for the company&#8217;s development, in line with the particular requirements of the product and industry, and optimizing the user experience, SaaS platforms are frequently unable to adapt. As a result, switching platforms after a period of usage is unavoidable, and of course, this change will take significant time and money for the company.<\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Usage costs increase over time<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Because you must pay monthly or yearly license fees, the longer you use the higher the overall cost of use. Furthermore, the SaaS eCommerce Platform charges on the revenue online sales.<\/p>\n<p>For example, various Shopify apps, such as DCart (Create Discount Codes on Cart), OctaneAI (Similar Product Suggestions), Ali Reviews (Product Reviews), and others, would charge a monthly fee, average $10 \/month\/features. The more applications that are installed, the more the monthly or yearly expenses will be.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5548\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5548 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-1-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 3 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-1-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-1-min-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-1-min-768x477.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Businesses need to pay about $10\/month\/additional functionality on Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Businesses can use the SaaS platform if they wish to enter the e-commerce industry rapidly, have minimal need for customization, and do not need to enhance the system. As a result, SaaS systems are frequently selected by startups, SMEs (small and medium enterprises), and businesses just getting started in the e-commerce industry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><b>2. Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open Source\u00a0is software whose source code is publicly available and freely used by anyone.<\/p>\n<p>Because the data and source code will be housed on a separate server system, Open Source eCommerce Platforms have the opposite aspects of SaaS platforms. Businesses that use open source platforms must collaborate with professional website developers or build a highly specialized in-house team for the website system to achieve maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5543\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5543\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 2 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min.png 1920w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FULL-23-1-min-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The most popular Open Source E-Commerce Platforms are <a href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/a-look-back-on-the-magento-timeline\/\">Magento<\/a>, WooCommerce (WordPress plugin), OpenCart, and PrestaShop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><b>Advantages of Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Control the data and own the source code.<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Businesses have complete ownership and control over the source code and data on the system due to the characteristic of being housed on a separate server system. As a consequence, while deploying an eCommerce website, companies only need to pay development expenses in order to utilize the source code, rather than monthly\/yearly license fees just like SaaS platforms. At this point, you could reuse the previous source code if you change developers or platforms. Furthermore, security is improved, reducing hacker attacks, server failures, and technical faults from staff and consumers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5549\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-7-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 7 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-7-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-7-min-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-7-min-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owning the source code and controlling the data is the great advantage of open source eCommerce platforms<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Customize the interface to meet your requirements.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Businesses have more choices in developing their website&#8217;s interface to boost brand image and maximize revenue since they use Open Source eCommerce Platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, there are three methods for designing interfaces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pre-existing themes: Like SaaS platforms, organizations can select and use pre-existing themes from the market, development community, or cooperation unit. This method will help businesses save the most money since a standard UX\/UI theme costs between $50 and $200 on average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize the interface based on an existing theme: Similar to the preceding method, but instead of purchasing and using the same theme, firms may design their own traits by rewriting the website&#8217;s code at the front-end. Since then, organizations have cut expenses while also expressing their own distinct characteristics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Create your own user interface: To effectively position the brand on the website, the interface should be created individually. This is typically more expensive than utilizing a theme, but it addresses the most particular and specific requirements of the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Full of features and add-ons<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of website system features, Open Source eCommerce Platforms are quite superior to SaaS platforms. <\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16366\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~9~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16367\">Not <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16368\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~0~10~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16369\">only have b<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16542\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~0~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16543\">asic <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16544\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~1~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16545\">functions, but Open Source eCommerce Platforms <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16552\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~5~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16553\">also have <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16554\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~6~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16555\">many <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16556\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~7~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16557\">advanced <\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~7~1\" class=\"jss15748 jss16558\">features <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16559\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~8~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16560\">such\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~8~1\" class=\"jss15748 jss16561\">as <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16562\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~9~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16563\">quick <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16564\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~10~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16565\">search, similar <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16566\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~11~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16567\">product <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16568\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~12~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16569\">suggestions, abandoned <\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16570\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~13~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16571\">cart\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16572\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~14~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16573\">notifications,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16574\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~15~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16575\">real-time\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~15~1\" class=\"jss15748 jss16576\">products<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16582\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~18~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16583\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\" jss15746 jss16584\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~19~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16585\">and\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~19~1\" class=\"jss15748 jss16586\">so\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~19~2\" class=\"jss15748 jss16587\">on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the <span class=\" jss15746 jss16544\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~1~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16545\">Open Source eCommerce Platforms<\/span><\/span>\u00a0also has many add-ons that are improved, provided, and shared by the developer community.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Great flexibility<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Because organizations control their own source code, they can simply update the functional system, build new features, or expand the system to suit business demands and meet consumer needs. At the same time, the open-source code&#8217;s flexibility allows businesses to easily link with third-party utilities in order to run the system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Open_Source_eCommerce_Platform\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages of <\/b><b>Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Require a professional team or experienced developer<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It is hard to build &#8220;tailor-made&#8221; systems for each firm with a system of various e-commerce features ranging from basic to complex, therefore systems developed on open source e-commerce platforms frequently have high accuracy. \u00a0As a result, in order to build and function efficiently, a specialized team or development organization must have strong knowledge and several years of experience.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Prolonged setup time<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Deployment times for open source e-commerce platforms are frequently lengthier than those for SaaS platforms. Depending on the complexity of the functional system, the average amount of time for the IT team to build a website varies from 3 months to 1 year.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><b>Expensive development<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an open-source platform is basically free, but having a full e-commerce system from website to mobile app needs a significant commitment of your own labor. The in-house IT team will design interfaces and functions. As a result, the initial cost of developing an e-commerce website using an open-source platform is pretty expensive, an average of $10,000 per project.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5550\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5550\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-8-min.png\" alt=\"So s\u00e1nh n\u1ec1n t\u1ea3ng th\u01b0\u01a1ng m\u1ea1i \u0111i\u1ec7n t\u1eed SaaS v\u00e0 m\u00e3 ngu\u1ed3n m\u1edf 8 - SaaS eCommerce Platform vs. Open Source eCommerce Platform\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-8-min.png 800w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-8-min-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/So-sanh-nen-tang-thuong-mai-dien-tu-SaaS-va-ma-nguon-mo-8-min-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The initial cost of developing an e-commerce website using an open-source platform is around $10,000 per project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <span class=\" jss15746 jss16544\"><span id=\"editable-content-within-article~1~1~0\" class=\"jss15748 jss16545\">Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/span><\/span> is suited for all sorts of enterprises due to its numerous features. However, budget and implementation time restrictions have kept many small and medium-sized businesses from utilizing it. Large firms frequently engage in these platforms to construct specialized and specialized eCommerce systems.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the decision of which eCommerce platform to select will be determined by each firm&#8217;s business plan, budget, and time of eCommerce development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In the early stages, firms who are new to eCommerce or have a restricted budget would often use a SaaS platform to develop a simple eCommerce website. Following that, companies will switch to an <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/span> to develop a comprehensive eCommerce website. However, due to budget constraints and the prolonged time required to move platforms, firms must exercise caution while selecting these platforms. Nowadays, some organizations have decided to begin an eCommerce business with an <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Source eCommerce Platform<\/span>\u00a0and then progressively enhance their websites over time in order to gain the lead in the market and avoid switching platforms.<\/p>\n<p>SECOMM has spent over 7 years implementing complicated e-commerce systems in a variety of nations, we know the challenges that businesses face.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/contact\/\">SECOMM<\/a> now for a free consultation on how to select a long-term eCommerce platform!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The technological infrastructure is regarded as the core value for the whole eCommerce system, and selecting an appropriate platform will assist firms in growing sustainably and developing extensively in the market. Businesses must first grasp the benefits and drawbacks of each type of platform before making a decision. 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