eCommerce & CMS
nopCommerce on .NET
nopCommerce is an open source commerce platform for the .NET world. We customize it with plugins, themes and integrations for Microsoft-based businesses.
Overview
nopCommerce
nopCommerce is a free, open source eCommerce platform built on ASP.NET Core. It ships with multi-store and multi-vendor support, localization, a plugin architecture and a stock admin, and typically runs on SQL Server, though other databases are supported. It is a natural choice for organizations already standardized on .NET and Windows or Azure hosting.
Customization is done through plugins and themes rather than editing core code, which keeps upgrades manageable. We develop plugins for payment, shipping, tax and custom business rules, build Razor-based themes, and integrate ERP and accounting systems common in .NET shops. We also handle version upgrades, performance tuning with caching and database optimization, and deployment to IIS or Azure.
Context
Why teams choose it
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Fits .NET teams
Built on ASP.NET Core and SQL Server, it uses the language and tools your developers already know.
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Open source with source access
Free to use with full code access, so there are no platform license fees.
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Multi-store and multi-vendor
Run several stores or a marketplace of vendors from one installation.
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Plugin architecture
Extensions and themes keep customization separate from core, easing upgrades.
Capabilities
What we build with it
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Plugin development
Custom payment, shipping, tax and workflow plugins in C# following nopCommerce conventions.
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Theme customization
Razor view themes that match your brand while staying compatible with upgrades.
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ERP and system integration
Connections to accounting, ERP, CRM and warehouse systems, especially in Microsoft environments.
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Multi-vendor marketplaces
Vendor accounts, catalog approval and commission logic on top of the platform.
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Upgrades and performance
Version upgrades, caching, database tuning and load testing.
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Deployment
Hosting on IIS or Azure with CI pipelines, environment configuration and monitoring.
Typical projects
- Stores for organizations standardized on .NET
- Multi-vendor marketplaces
- Stores integrated with Microsoft ERP
- Multi-language regional shops
- Replacing an aging custom .NET store
Ecosystem & tooling
- nopCommerce
- ASP.NET Core
- C#
- SQL Server
- Razor
- Entity Framework
- IIS
- Azure
Approach
How we work with it
- 1
Assess
We review your goals and any existing code to decide where this technology fits best.
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Architect
We plan structure, integrations, data flow and hosting before writing production code.
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Build
Features ship in small, reviewed increments with automated checks along the way.
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Release & maintain
We deploy, monitor and keep dependencies and versions up to date.
FAQs
Common questions
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Is nopCommerce free?
The core platform is open source and free to use. Some plugins, themes and support options are paid, and you also pay for hosting and development.
Why choose nopCommerce over Magento or WooCommerce?
It suits teams that prefer the .NET stack and SQL Server. If you rely on PHP and a larger plugin marketplace, Magento or WooCommerce may be easier to staff and extend.
Can nopCommerce run a marketplace?
Yes, it has built-in multi-vendor features. Complex marketplace needs such as split payments typically require custom plugin work.
Does it work with SQL Server only?
SQL Server is the most common choice, and MySQL and PostgreSQL are also supported. We recommend based on your existing infrastructure.
Let's build what's next
Tell us about your idea, product or legacy system. Send us a message and we will help you scope the right next step.