
xt:Commerce
E-commerce tools
E-commerce software
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What is xt:Commerce
xt:Commerce is a self-hosted e-commerce platform used to build and operate online stores. It provides core storefront and back-office functions such as product catalog management, checkout, order processing, and customer accounts. The product is typically used by small to mid-sized merchants and agencies that want to run an online shop on their own infrastructure and customize the storefront and workflows. It is commonly deployed in German-speaking markets and supports extension-based customization.
Self-hosted deployment control
xt:Commerce runs on the merchant’s or agency’s hosting environment, which can be important for organizations with specific infrastructure, data residency, or operational requirements. This model allows teams to control update timing, server configuration, and performance tuning. It also reduces dependency on a single hosted service’s availability and policy changes compared with fully hosted commerce tools.
Core commerce features included
The platform covers standard online store requirements such as product and category management, pricing, taxes, shipping configuration, and order handling. It supports typical storefront functions like customer registration and account management. For many SMB use cases, these baseline capabilities reduce the need to assemble multiple point solutions to launch a functional store.
Customizable via extensions and code
xt:Commerce is designed to be customized through modules/extensions and theme changes, which can help agencies tailor checkout, catalog behavior, and integrations. This approach supports incremental enhancement without rebuilding the entire store. It can be a fit for teams that prefer code-level control rather than relying only on no-code configuration.
Higher operational overhead
Because it is self-hosted, teams must manage hosting, security patching, backups, and monitoring. This adds ongoing cost and requires technical skills that some merchants do not have in-house. In contrast to more managed e-commerce tools, time-to-resolution for infrastructure issues often falls on the merchant or their implementation partner.
Integration ecosystem varies
Availability and maturity of prebuilt integrations (payments, shipping, marketing, customer support, and analytics) can vary by region and version. Some integrations may require custom development or third-party modules, increasing implementation time. Organizations evaluating it should validate required connectors and maintenance expectations before committing.
Customization can increase complexity
Deep customization through modules and code can complicate upgrades and long-term maintenance, especially when multiple third-party extensions are involved. Version changes may require regression testing and refactoring of custom code. This can make total cost of ownership less predictable for teams that frequently change requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| xt 6 PRO (Single-shop license) | €499.00 (one-time) excl. VAT | Single shop (1 installation / 1 shop). Includes responsive template, PHP 8.1 support, automatic updates, plugin system. Optional add‑ons: Premium Support PLUS (annual) + €759.00/year; Installation service + €249.00. License issued after payment. |
| xt 6 Multishop | €998.00 (one-time) excl. VAT | Multishop (includes 5 subshops). Supports 1–30 shops via subshop add‑ons (10 subshops +€500; 15 +€1,000; 30 +€2,500). Optional add‑ons: Premium Support PLUS (annual) + €759.00/year; Installation service + €249.00. |
Note: All prices on the official site are stated excl. VAT. A downloadable 30‑day demo/test license is available on the vendor site.
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