AbanteCart Hosting: Launch Your Online Store in Minutes
AbanteCart is a free, open-source eCommerce platform built on PHP and MySQL that gives you full control of your online store, from product catalogs and digital downloads to shipping, payments, and multi-language storefronts. There are no licensing fees, no transaction charges, and no vendor lock-in.
HostPapa makes it easy to get started. Our AbanteCart hosting plans include 1-click installation, NVMe storage for up to 3× faster page loads, a free SSL certificate, and 24/7 multilingual phone support from real people, not chatbots.
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AbanteCart Hosting Plans
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
Why Host AbanteCart with HostPapa?
Hundreds of hosts support AbanteCart, but most treat it as an afterthought, a line item in a list of 400 auto-installable apps. HostPapa is different. Our hosting infrastructure is optimized for the PHP/MySQL stack that AbanteCart depends on, and our support team can actually help you configure your store, not just point you to a knowledge base article.
Here's what sets us apart:
1-Click AbanteCart Installation Install AbanteCart directly from your control panel using Softaculous. No manual file uploads, no database configuration, no command-line work. Your store can be live in under 5 minutes.
NVMe Storage for Faster Storefronts Every HostPapa plan runs on NVMe solid-state drives — the fastest commercial storage technology available. Your product pages, images, and checkout process load up to 3× faster than traditional SSD hosting, which directly improves conversion rates and search rankings.
Free SSL Certificate Included Every plan includes a free SSL certificate to encrypt transactions and display the padlock icon that shoppers expect. Premium and Elite plans include upgraded SSL certificates worth up to US$139.99/year at no extra cost.
24/7 Real Human Phone Support, Our PapaSquad support team is available around the clock via live chat, email, and phone in multiple languages. Average response time is under 5 minutes, with a 99% first-contact resolution rate. Whether you need help configuring AbanteCart's shipping modules or troubleshooting a PHP issue, we're here.
Free Migration With Zero Downtime Already running AbanteCart with another host? Our migration team will transfer your entire store, files, database, emails, domain, for free, with no downtime during the move.
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What Is AbanteCart?
AbanteCart is a free, open-source eCommerce platform released under the Open Software License (OSL 3.0). It's designed for merchants who want a self-hosted, fully customizable online store without recurring software fees.
Built on PHP 8 and MySQL/MariaDB, AbanteCart powers online stores that sell physical products, digital downloads, services, and subscriptions. The platform includes a responsive storefront, a voice-controlled admin panel, built-in SEO tools, and support for major payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.Net.
Key AbanteCart features include:
- Multi-language and multi-currency storefronts
- Real-time shipping rate calculation (USPS, UPS, FedEx)
- Built-in product reviews, promotions, and coupons
- REST API for third-party integrations
- 400+ extensions and themes in the AbanteCart Marketplace
- Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and Google Maps integration
- PCI-compliant architecture
AbanteCart is often compared to platforms like OpenCart, PrestaShop, and WooCommerce. Unlike WooCommerce, it doesn't require WordPress. Unlike Shopify, there are no monthly platform fees. You own your store, your data, and your code.
System requirements: AbanteCart requires PHP 8.2+, MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.5+, Apache (recommended) or Nginx, and PHP extensions including cURL, GD Library, and fileinfo. All HostPapa plans meet or exceed these requirements.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing AbanteCart? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click AbanteCart Installation
Installing AbanteCart on your HostPapa account is quick and beginner‑friendly. There’s no need to download files, create databases, or use FTP. The Softaculous app installer does the technical work for you in just a few clicks.
Open cPanel
Log in to your dashboard, then open cPanel for your account.
Find AbanteCart
Search for AbanteCart in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the AbanteCart installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your AbanteCart installation.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
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Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions in one place! Whether it’s helping you choose a domain name, walking you through our website builder, or configuring your cloud email system for your business, we’re here to help!
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Is AbanteCart really free?
Yes. The AbanteCart software itself is 100% free to download, install, and use. There are no subscription fees, licensing costs, or per-transaction charges. Your only costs are web hosting), a domain name (included free with annual plans), and any optional premium extensions or themes you choose to install from the AbanteCart Marketplace.
Can I migrate my existing AbanteCart store to HostPapa?
Yes. HostPapa offers free website migration for all new customers. Our migration team will transfer your entire AbanteCart installation — files, database, email accounts, and domain — from your current host to HostPapa with zero downtime. Just contact our support team after signing up and we'll handle everything.
How does AbanteCart compare to WooCommerce, OpenCart, and Shopify?
AbanteCart is most similar to OpenCart — both are standalone PHP/MySQL eCommerce platforms that don't require a CMS like WordPress. Compared to WooCommerce, AbanteCart is lighter-weight and doesn't depend on WordPress. Compared to Shopify, AbanteCart gives you full ownership of your code and data with no monthly platform fees or transaction charges. The trade-off is that AbanteCart requires self-hosting, which is where HostPapa comes in.
What payment gateways does AbanteCart support?
AbanteCart supports a wide range of payment gateways out of the box, including PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.Net, Square, and many regional payment processors. Additional gateways are available through the AbanteCart Marketplace. All HostPapa plans include a free SSL certificate to secure payment transactions.
