Comersus Cart Reviews and testimonials

"I spent a very long time comparing professional shopping carts that I could install and manipulate myself without having to depend on slow or non-existent tech support. I was suprised to find that the cart software that fit my needs best (including easy linking to external payment gateways) was the Comersus cart, which is free! I immediately opted for the power pack cart add-ons, which add much more customizable features to the cart. The price of the add-ons was much less than a lot of basic carts from competing companies. Unfortunately, Comersus does not offer phone support, but their email/forum support is reliable- I got answers to my questions (and I had many) within 24 hours. As well, I had a few customizing ideas that were too complicated for me to create myself (the cart uses script files, which require at least some programming experience). I presented these ideas to Comersus via email, and quickly got a response with a very reasonable price quote. I was also pleased with the fact that I did not have to 'babysit' the tech support and answer tons of questions regarding what I was trying to do. These people know their product well, and customized my cart the way I explained it with almost no additional help from me. All in all, I now have a very professional-looking web store with a total cost of about $600, including 5 hours of customization time by the Comersus tech support. I feel I received an excellent return on my investment. My only negative comment is that the printed documentation could be explained a bit more thoroughly. New script-based shopping cart users/developers like myself need a little more explanation of the set up and customization process than is offered in the printed material. I was, however, able to get through these issues with the feedback I received in the Comersus tech support forum. "
Jason from http://www.italyhandbags.com


"This is an open-source shopping cart, not quite the same as a free one. Yes it is free, but support and add-ons come from many places like other users and 3rd-party companies, not just the company who wrote it. Additionally I suggest you have at least a BASIC knowledge of either HTML, ASP files, or other software development. This is because you may be required to make changes on your own, and it's easy to screw up the syntax of code if you don't at least know a little bit. The company has designed a back-office interface to allow you to set up the store via GUI. It also includes a start-up wizard and a PDF manual that will get you started. Everything is open sourced, with unrestricted access to the code and databases. Because of this, it is very flexible and you can do some serious customizations if you know what you're doing. If you don't know anything about developing in VBscript or other languages, it is very easy to follow. The authors went to great lengths to include comments throughout the coding and the flow is very logical. The free version uses an ACCESS database which is also very easy to follow and is quite reasonable for small to mid size storefronts with moderate traffic. Optional (cheap) upgrades allow you to set up full SQL databases including support for MySQL and MS-SQL. Upgraded versions also provide for real-time XML shipping quotes from all major carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPD, DHL). I've been designing websites since the World Wibe Web went public in 1993 and have been doing e-commerce since my first home-made shopping cart in 1997. I use Comersus now and doubt I will ever use any other shopping cart. The free version is PACKED with practically every feature I've ever wanted in a shopping cart, and then some. It's even WAP enabled (tested that today to look up an order and it passed!) Comersus will even customize it reasonably"
Jim from http://bikerwearonline.com


"I am a small timer and I had a few items that I wanted to sell and downloaded HUNDREDS of carts most were non functioning products. Comersus changed all that. I downloaded the free version and began selling in two days after the store was on line. Soon the store afforded me to purchase the $49.00 Basic Power Pack. Look guys and gals I am not a coder and Comersus allowed me to create a very professional and secure place for my customers to shop. If you need a way to sell online without the hassle of downloading hundreds NON functioning carts and you want a shopping cart that sets up in minutes and has a professional look with Secure features for your customers. You need to go to http://comersus.com download the free version and start selling. The product will then sell itself."
Roger from http://poppasan.com


"I first used the free version with a view to using the add on 'power pack' about 2 years ago. Since then, my company Palmedia has become a Comersus reseller developing a wide range of sites, from online sandwich shops to software downloads to motor tool retailers. It is definately the most flexible and well featured product that can be found in it's price range- or above it. The free version does more than most paid for solutions and is easy to get up an running. You can get more out of it with the power packs plus a bit of ASP knowledge. We have developed a number of modifications quite easily, and it is easy to change to meet almost any site design. It remains popular with customers, not least because with many features and scalability from Access to SQL, it allows small businesses to set up at low cost and grow with mnimal effort. It really is hard a fault. Where a problem occurs someone has usually posted the solution in the busy support forums, which also offer a lot of good ideas. It was the cost that initially attracted us to Comersus. It is that, plus the features and flexibility, that keep us using this solution. It's only weakness is that because it does so much, some of the less critical elements, such as the news page or affiliate tracking, are not as fully featured as the could be. However, most comparable products would not offer these features at all. What it needs to do well, such as shippling, tax, and ease of use for customers, it does very well. The network of resellers is also helpful, we are able to assist a wide range of comersus users, many of whom have been very creative with little knowledge or skill. It is also constantly being improved. Weaknesses we identified just months ago are already fixed in the lastest versions. "
Matt from http://www.palmedia.co.uk


"After searching the net for a free asp coded shopping cart, I came across Comersus, which stated it was a free open sourced asp shopping cart with setup in a few minutes. With such grandiose claims you would imagine some flaws or that features were not included, like many other carts available, but with Comersus all the features they could fit have been crammed in somehow. Not only that but they update the software on a regular basis adding more all the time and the support forums are extremely helpful when looking for advice or tips. If you ever needed an asp shopping cart, then look no further because this quite simply takes the top marks!!! "
James from http://www.garden-boutique.com