How to Migrate osCommerce to OpenCart [Video]

While once a widely used platform, osCommerce now powers a significantly smaller number of online stores. Historically, osCommerce offered features such as simple installation, robust front-end capabilities, a variety of payment gateways, and user-friendly product management, making it a viable choice for many businesses. However, as of October 2025, the platform faces significant challenges in keeping up with modern eCommerce demands.

However, as of October 2025, osCommerce presents several notable disadvantages, including the absence of a robust, modern coupon system and native multi-store functionality, alongside a less comprehensive import/export tool. These limitations often lead users to seek a more flexible and powerful solution, with OpenCart being a popular alternative.

You are willing to improve your store and use all the benefit of the new platform? Keep on reading and find out how you can easily migrate from osCommerce to OpenCart within several hours with Cart2Cart.

1. Create Cart2Cart Account

First of all, register a new account. You can also use your Facebook or Google account to sign in.

2. Choose Your Source Cart

At this step, you need to specify your osCommerce as a source shopping cart. From the drop-down list choose your platform. After that enter URL of your web site. Next you need to download Connection Bridge on your computer. Extract files from the archive to the root directory of the store via FTP client. You may perform this action using Total Commander or FileZilla. Find more information on how to install Connection Bridges in FAQ.

3. Choose Your Target Cart

Following the same steps select OpenCart as your target cart. From the drop-down menu select OpenCart, include your Target Cart URL and download Connection Bridge.

4. Entities Selection

Now, choose what entities you would like to migrate. Select several items or check all of them. You may choose additional options, which make migration more flexible. Please note that will cost you an extra price.

5. Currencies Mapping

Cart2Cart allows to migrate currencies. At this step you have a chance to map them.

6. Orders Status Mapping

In case you choose to transfer orders from your current store, you can map your osCommerce order statuses with the appropriate statuses in Opencart.

7. Start Demo Migration

You passed several steps, and now you are ready to start Demo Migration. We suggest you not to skip this step. This procedure will take you only a few minutes and let you evaluate the process. Find more information about Demo Migration in this article. When the migration is completed, check transferred data. We really appreciate your opinion, so please rate the outcome.

8. Full Migration

If all the data after Demo Migration was transferred properly, click Start Full Migration button. If you would like to add another entities or options for migration, you can easily go to previous steps and make correction. Now your data transfer is in progress. You can watch migration or close the window. After everything is done you will receive an email notification.

9. Check Results of Migration

When your migration is finished all your data will appear on your target store. That’s all! You transferred your online store from OsCommerce to OpenCart easily and quickly!

Monthly Update – October 2025

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, eCommerce stores are gearing up for the critical holiday shopping season. A key trend for October 2025 is the intensified focus on omnichannel retail strategies and hyper-personalized customer experiences. Merchants are leveraging AI-driven analytics to understand purchasing patterns, optimize inventory, and deliver tailored promotions across all touchpoints – from social media to in-store interactions. Seamless integration of sales channels, including marketplaces and direct-to-consumer platforms, is crucial for maximizing reach and conversion. Furthermore, efficient logistics and supply chain transparency remain paramount, as consumers expect faster delivery and clear communication regarding their orders. For those considering re-platforming or optimizing their current store, prioritizing solutions that offer advanced AI capabilities, robust omnichannel synchronization, and scalable infrastructure will be essential for success this holiday season and beyond. Ensuring your platform can handle peak traffic and provide a flawless customer journey is more important than ever.

For more details, explore our FAQ section or schedule a call with a migration expert.