Many multi-vendor scripts, including 6amMart, 6Valley and Active eCommerce CMS, are sold on CodeCanyon. Others, including VendMart, are sold directly by their makers. The marketplace you buy from changes the license, the support and sometimes the price. Here is what to check before you buy from either. We sell VendMart directly, so read the license terms of any option yourself.
Regular vs extended licenses
CodeCanyon sells items under a regular or an extended license. In general, the regular license is the lower-priced option, and the extended license is meant for commercial projects where end users are charged. 6amTech's own blog lists regular and extended prices side by side, and the extended prices are several times higher. Read Envato's current license terms to see which one your marketplace needs, because the answer depends on how you will use and charge for it.
What to compare when you choose where to buy
- License scope: how many projects or domains it covers and whether you can resell or white-label.
- Price: marketplace prices and promotions change often, so compare current listings.
- Support: how long support lasts and whether it can be extended.
- Updates: how updates are delivered and for how long.
- Add-ons: some scripts sell integrations, payment gateways or apps separately, which raises the total cost.
- Demos: whether you can try the admin, vendor and customer sides before paying.
Buying through a marketplace
A marketplace gives you reviews, sales counts and a standard purchase process, which help when judging a script. The trade-offs are the marketplace's own license terms and a fixed support and update arrangement.
Buying direct
Buying direct usually means a clearer view of each package, direct contact with the maker and flexibility on terms such as white-label rights. VendMart's tiers are listed on the pricing page, and you can try the live demo first.
How the main scripts compare
For the wider shortlist, read the best multi-vendor marketplace scripts compared and the complete buyer's guide. To see what costs add up over time, use the total cost of ownership comparison.
