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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
FastSpring
Star Rating
(186)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about FastSpringMagento Open Source
Star Rating
(255)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Magento Open SourceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FastSpring excels in ease of use with a score of 8.8, while Magento Open Source lags behind at 7.3. Reviewers mention that FastSpring's intuitive interface simplifies the onboarding process, making it more accessible for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that FastSpring's quality of support is notably high, scoring 9.1, compared to Magento Open Source's 6.9. Users on G2 highlight FastSpring's responsive customer service as a key factor in their satisfaction.
- G2 users report that FastSpring offers superior billing automation features, scoring 8.8, while Magento Open Source's capabilities in this area are less robust. Reviewers say that FastSpring's automated billing processes save them significant time and reduce errors.
- Users say that FastSpring's product direction is viewed positively at 8.2, whereas Magento Open Source's score of 7.1 indicates some concerns about future updates and enhancements. Reviewers mention that FastSpring's commitment to innovation reassures them about long-term viability.
- Reviewers mention that FastSpring's checkout process is highly rated at 9.2, significantly outperforming Magento Open Source's 8.2. Users report that FastSpring's streamlined checkout experience leads to higher conversion rates.
- Users on G2 highlight FastSpring's multi-currency support as a strong feature, scoring 8.5, while Magento Open Source's capabilities in this area are less favorable. Reviewers say that FastSpring's flexibility in handling various currencies is crucial for their international sales.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FastSpring
No pricing availableMagento Open Source
No pricing availableFree Trial
FastSpring
Free Trial is available
Magento Open Source
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
153
8.5
186
Ease of Use
8.8
153
7.3
187
Ease of Setup
8.2
110
6.8
142
Ease of Admin
8.9
109
7.7
129
Quality of Support
9.1
149
7.0
160
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
109
7.7
121
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
147
7.2
181
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Billing
8.8
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Dunning
8.9
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.1
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Management
8.5
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Products & Plans
8.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Pricing
9.0
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue Management
8.3
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remittance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
7.9
56
7.7
5
8.4
59
9.0
5
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.5
62
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Merchandising/Marketing
8.2
68
7.7
146
8.3
65
Feature Not Available
8.4
52
7.8
146
|
Verified
9.1
66
8.0
155
|
Verified
7.8
39
7.1
141
|
Verified
7.7
34
7.8
143
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
155
Product Catalog
8.4
65
8.3
155
8.6
63
Feature Not Available
8.3
42
7.8
155
|
Verified
9.1
58
7.9
126
|
Verified
Order Process
9.2
85
8.3
155
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
154
|
Verified
9.0
84
8.2
153
|
Verified
9.4
86
8.5
153
|
Verified
9.2
85
8.5
156
9.1
80
8.0
147
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
148
8.6
23
8.0
128
Multi-Channel Support
8.7
46
8.0
134
9.0
47
7.8
142
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
7.6
129
|
Verified
9.0
61
|
Verified
7.6
127
|
Verified
8.6
28
|
Verified
7.7
113
|
Verified
8.6
29
Feature Not Available
8.7
26
8.1
112
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
58
8.2
134
|
Verified
8.2
74
8.3
146
|
Verified
8.4
50
8.3
138
|
Verified
8.6
58
8.4
150
|
Verified
8.3
81
Feature Not Available
9.1
78
8.4
147
|
Verified
8.7
31
Feature Not Available
8.8
62
8.9
140
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
129
|
Verified
9.1
66
8.4
123
|
Verified
9.2
77
8.4
139
|
Verified
9.4
82
8.1
151
|
Verified
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Omnichannel Features
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FastSpring and Magento Open Source are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
FastSpring is categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Subscription Management, Sales Tax and VAT Compliance, Billing, and Merchant of Record
Magento Open Source is categorized as Omnichannel Commerce
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FastSpring
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Magento Open Source
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Internet
6.8%
Music
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
30.7%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Retail
13.6%
Computer Software
7.7%
Apparel & Fashion
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
50.7%
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Discussions
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1 Comment
CG
Hi Jean, thank you for your question. We have made some significant changes to our affiliate program over the years in an effort to make it easier to use for...Read more
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1 Comment
MH
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How much does FastSpring cost?
1 Comment
EM
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Is there an option to use it on Learner Management System? Currently i know of Moodle.
1 Comment
SH
Hi.
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How can I use Magento without the burdensome administrative load of keeping it updated?
1 Comment
TR
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