| General
Usage |
Softcart |
Miva
M. |
phpAgency |
| You own the code. |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Monthly Recurring Fees? |
Monthly |
From Host |
None |
| 100% Custom Visual Design |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Total Control of Checkout Logic |
No |
No |
Yes |
| 100% Custom Product Display, Including Alternate Views |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Unlimited Products, Categories, and Sub-Category Mapping |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Admin
Controls |
Softcart |
Miva
M. |
phpAgency |
| Edit Pending Orders |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Import and Export Quickbook Files |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Integrated Helpdesk and Ticketing System |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Take Checks & Money Orders |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Returned Merchandise Authorization Module |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Full-Site Content Manager |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Extreme Search Engine Optimization Controls |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Restricted Access to Staff and Junior Administrators |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Website
User Features |
Softcart |
Miva
M. |
phpAgency |
| Edit Order *During* Checkout |
No |
No |
Yes |
| "Welcome Back. Check Our Recommendations..." |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Non-Intrusive Registration |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Back Button Won't Destroy Order |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| "Order Has Shipped" Email with UPS Tracking Number |
No |
No |
Yes |
| "Email Your Wishlist to a Friend" |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Unlimited Creative Promotions |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Wholesaler Application & Management Tools |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Multiple Wishlist and Ship-to Addresses |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Self-Updating, "Floating" Cart |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Size and Color Options Work with Inventory Controls |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Store Customer Credit Card Information Securely |
No |
Optional |
Optional |
| Web
Commerce Reports |
Softcart |
Miva
M. |
phpAgency |
| City & County Sales Tax Report |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Low Popularity Item Alert |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Profitability Report |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Low Stock Levels Alert |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Back Orders Report |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Best Selling Items and Reordering Calculator |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Shipping |
Softcart |
Miva
M. |
phpAgency |
| Print UPS Label From Browser |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Print Custom Packing Slip From Web
Browser |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Print USPS Label From Web
Browser |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Edit Shipping Preference During Shopping and Checkout |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Unlimited Shipping Rules and Custom Shipping Charges |
No |
9 |
Unlimited |
