nopCommerce development in Ireland
We build and integrate nopCommerce online stores for businesses selling physical products, with stock, pricing and orders connected to your back office.
nopCommerce is a free, open-source ecommerce platform built on Microsoft ASP.NET Core and available since 2008. Unlike Shopify, there are no monthly platform or transaction fees, and unlike WooCommerce it doesn't rely on WordPress plugins. You own the code and the data, and it can be customised to fit how you sell.
nopCommerce vs Shopify vs WooCommerce
| Feature | nopCommerce | Shopify | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (open source) | Monthly plans plus transaction fees | Free plugin, but many paid add-ons |
| Customisation | Unlimited, full source code | Limited to themes and apps | Moderate, through WordPress plugins |
| Technology | ASP.NET Core / SQL Server | Proprietary (hosted) | PHP / WordPress |
| Hosting | Self-hosted, you choose | Hosted by Shopify | Self-hosted, via WordPress |
| Ownership and control | Full ownership | Shopify controls the platform | Depends on WordPress |
| Large catalogues | Yes | Yes | May need optimisation |
For a longer comparison, read our guide: the best ecommerce platform for selling physical products.
What nopCommerce includes
- Advanced product catalogue and search
- Shipping, billing and tax modules
- A secure, customisable checkout
- Multi-vendor and multi-store support
- Responsive, mobile-friendly design
What we do
We design, build and implement nopCommerce stores for businesses of all sizes, from a straightforward online shop to a multi-store B2B setup. We also develop custom plugins and integrations, and support and upgrade existing stores.
Connect your store to the back office
An online store works best when it shares data with the rest of the business. We link nopCommerce to your inventory, ERP and accounts so stock levels, prices and orders flow automatically. Dave Joyce, our founder, built Turbo Inventory (now part of Big Red Cloud) with a nopCommerce integration, so this is familiar ground.
Frequently asked questions
Is nopCommerce better than Shopify?
It depends on what you need. Shopify is quick to start but charges monthly fees and limits how far you can customise. nopCommerce has no platform fees, gives you full source code and suits businesses with large catalogues, B2B pricing or close integration with stock and ERP. We'll tell you honestly which fits.
Can nopCommerce connect to our stock and accounts systems?
Yes. We connect nopCommerce to inventory, ERP, POS and accounting systems so stock levels, prices and orders stay in sync without re-keying.
Can you move our existing store to nopCommerce?
Yes. We plan the migration of products, customers and orders, keep your existing URLs or redirect them so you don't lose search rankings, and test thoroughly before switching over.
Does nopCommerce support B2B selling?
Yes. It supports multiple stores, customer-specific pricing and roles, and can be extended for approval workflows, bulk ordering and quote requests.
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Tell us what's slowing your team down
Book a free 30-minute review. We'll look at where your stock, orders and reporting are losing time and tell you honestly what would help.
- Call 087 998 0396
- Email info@joycesoftware.ie
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- 4 Clarke Ave, Mervue, Galway