LP7 Part3: Comparing Magento and Jotform e-commerce tools

Magento is used by businesses and individuals wanting to develop long-term
professional eCommerce sites. Magento is considered the best open-sourced builder for online
stores. Many of Magento’s features include: product management, inventory management, client
account management, customer service options, order management, International support and
promotional marketing tools. The cost of using the Magento Commerce tools is not for the faint
at heart. It is extremely pricey and not feasible for most small businesses.
Jotform is a plug-in for WordPress that allows the user to easily embed their online store
into their site creating an e-commerce marketplace. Some of Jotform’s features include: a
product list element that allows products to be simply added, the ability to customize shopping
cart functionality, create order tracking systems and the ability to customize a store’s branding
with logos, color schemes and fonts. Jotform Store Builder is compatible with over 25+ payment
gateways, some of them including PayPal, and Google Pay, without added transaction charges.The plugin is easy to use and is created for seamless customization within WordPress. Jotform is
available for free and has tiered cost increases that can cost up to $99 monthly.