Keep Zen Cart Free.
Zen Cart® is free to use, but it is not free to build. It takes thousands of hours of development, server hosting, and security auditing to maintain an enterprise-grade platform.
Invest in Your Independence
By choosing Zen Cart, you are likely saving anywhere from $500 to $5,000+ a year compared to what commercial SaaS platforms charge in monthly fees and transaction taxes.
We don't have billionaire investors. We rely entirely on the generosity of the store owners, developers, and designers who use this software every day to make a living. Your donation directly funds:
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Infrastructure: Hosting costs for the main site, documentation, and the bustling community forum.
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Security & Maintenance: Continuous code audits to ensure PA-DSS compliance and PHP compatibility.
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Future Development: Creating new features, refining the core architecture, and building the next major release.
"A small monthly contribution is a fraction of what I used to pay Shopify, and in return, I get a platform where I own 100% of my data and profits."
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Please note: Zen Ventures, LLC is not a charity, but your gift can be written off as a normal business expense.
Corporate Sponsorships
Are you a web host, plugin developer, or agency that builds businesses on top of Zen Cart? Consider becoming an official sponsor. Get your logo featured on our site and show the community that you support the tools they rely on.
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