Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything You Need to Know
Get answers about our Laravel Cart platform — the open source, self-hosted eCommerce solution built for Laravel developers.
What is Laravel Cart?
Laravel Cart is the "Breeze for eCommerce" — a modular, Laravel-native eCommerce platform built for developers. It provides independent engines for cart, pricing, promotions, checkout, and order management — all following Laravel conventions like Events, Pipelines, Policies, and Contracts.
How is Laravel Cart different from Bagisto?
Bagisto is a monolithic fork that doesn't feel like Laravel. Laravel Cart is built as modular, swappable engines that follow Laravel conventions. It's the Laravel eCommerce framework that feels like Cashier, not a foreign framework.
Can I use Laravel Cart for headless eCommerce?
Yes. Laravel Cart has first-class GraphQL support and 15+ webhook events. Build mobile apps, SPAs, or any frontend. Real-time cart sync via Laravel Reverb is built in. It's a headless eCommerce platform by design.
Is Laravel Cart a self-hosted eCommerce platform?
Absolutely. Laravel Cart is a self hosted eCommerce platform that you install on your own server. No monthly fees, no vendor lock-in, no transaction fees. You own your data and your infrastructure completely.
Does Laravel Cart support Stripe and PayPal?
Yes. Laravel Cart includes native Stripe and PayPal integration. We also support additional payment gateways through our extensible payment pipeline. Payment gateway integration is built right in.
Is Laravel Cart suitable for SaaS platforms?
Yes. Laravel Cart was built with multi-tenant SaaS in mind. It supports database-per-tenant or shared schema, integrates with Laravel Cashier for usage billing, and has per-tenant config pipelines for pricing, promotions, and shipping.
How long does it take to install Laravel Cart?
15 minutes, not 15 hours. Run composer require laravelcompany/commerce, publish config, run migrations, and you're ready to build. Every feature comes with real-world examples and clean documentation.
Is Laravel Cart free and open source?
Yes. Laravel Cart is completely open source under the MIT license. You can find the source code on our GitHub repository. No hidden fees, no enterprise upsells — just great eCommerce infrastructure.
Can I build a marketplace with Laravel Cart?
Yes. Laravel Cart supports multi-vendor marketplace scenarios with per-vendor cart engines, commission calculation, and vendor-specific pricing and promotions. Build a marketplace with ease.
Does Laravel Cart include subscription billing?
Yes. Laravel Cart includes complete subscription billing with plan management, trial periods, proration, dunning, and invoice generation. Built on Laravel Cashier for maximum reliability.
Is there an abandoned cart recovery feature?
Yes. Laravel Cart includes abandoned cart recovery with automated email reminders, cart restoration links, and configurable timing. Recover lost sales with built-in abandoned cart workflows.
Still have questions?
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$ composer require laravelcompany/commerce