Open Source eCommerce Solutions: Truths And Myths

Is Using An Open Source eCommerce Platform Solution Right For Your Business?

with Patti Freeman Evans, Brendan McGowan

Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Open source eCommerce solutions are gaining the attention of eCommerce business and technology leaders, who are curious about their viability and applicability to their business needs. While open source offers many potential benefits, Forrester uncovered some truths and myths about these solutions in many interviews and recent discussions. Our findings indicate that businesses should evaluate the products on their fundamental merits and should not overlook the downsides associated with customizing and supporting these solutions to meet their eCommerce needs and goals. As they say, there is no free lunch.

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NOTES & RESOURCES

Interest In Open Source eCommerce Applications Is Growing

Lower Cost And Increased Flexibility Are Driving Interest In Open Source Solutions

Truths And Myths Behind The Promises

Promise No. 1: Open Source Software Is Less Costly

Promise No. 2: The Same Important Core eCommerce Features That I Need Are There

Promise No. 3: I Have More Flexibility With Open Source

Promise No. 4: I Can Leverage A Community To Drive Innovation

Promise No. 5: It Will Be Easier To Access Resources And Do So At A Lower Cost

Expect To See More And More Midsize eCommerce Sites On Open Source

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Forrester interviewed users of the leading open source commerce solutions in the preparation of this report.

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Analyst:	Brian K. Walker
Technology:	Application Development, Application Infrastructure Technologies, Architecture & Technology Strategy, eBusiness/eCommerce
Industry:	eCommerce Platforms & Technologies, Retail
Geography:	Europe, North America

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